Otsego District Public Library
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September 15, October 20, November 17
3rd Fridays of the Month at 1 PM
Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration for your home that you can proudly take home to display.
You could make one (or two) of these beautiful flowers (image left) at the September 15 meetup of Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts!
Presented by Jerry and Patricia Midkiff with the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship
Saturday, September 16 from 10 AM – NOON
Drop in and experience the history of the fur trade era from the 1770’s to 1840. In Michigan, the voyagers traveled the Great Lakes. The Midkiff’s (aka Sassafras and Wildflower) will have stories to share, be wearing clothing from the 1840’s, and will have hands-on items. z
This living history event will be great for the whole family.
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riday, December 1 at 4 PM
Celebrate the season with us at our holiday party! Enjoy refreshments, treats, and all things jolly!
Bring a small inexpensive gift for the white elephant gift exchange – if you cannot provide a gift then let us know and we will make sure you can participate.
This event is for teens and tweens. Middle school and high schoolers are welcome to attend!
Led by Liliana Gonzalez, Cinthia Williams, and Doriane Le Bourse, PhD, with Perrigo
September 13 – November 15 (No meeting on October 4)
Wednesdays at 4 PM
For 3rd – 12th Grade
Come Learn to Code And Change The World… Join our Kids Who Code Club! You will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! More than just coding, you will also discover the impact that computer science can have on our community.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Led by Kris Spitzner of Redbriar Studio
Friday, September 22 from 1 – 3 PM
Saturday, September 23 from 9 – 11 AM
(A Saturday afternoon class will open if classes fill)
Fall leaves are both fun and beautiful to paint! This introduction to watercolor class provides step-by-step instruction in basic drawing and beginning watercolor technique. Kris is a Botanical Artist and Natural Science Illustrator sharing her love of nature, art, and design through vivid, detailed watercolor depictions of the natural world. You can view her work at kristinaspitzner.com.
The cost is $20 and pre-registration is required (nonrefundable). Space is limited to 30 participants per class. The cost covers the instruction of class, your finished product, and yummy treats! Stop by the library or call (269)694-9690 to register.
Join us for a series of different authors and their journeys in health, family relations, and care giving.
A Hopeful Life by Lara MacGregor
Presented by Art Plewka
Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 PM
Celebrate the life of Lara MacGregor and the publication of her book A Hopeful Life, with her father Art Plewka. Hear the journey of Lara’s story, her mission through Hope Scarves, and the importance of her book. Art will also share his own “hopeful life” story, describing a hiking trip in Lara’s memory.
Chasing North Star
Presented by author Heidi McCrary
Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 PM
An Otsego graduate, author Heidi McCrary’s debut novel, Chasing North Star borrows heavily from her time growing up in Alamo, just a short drive from Otsego. Described as dark humor, the story tells the tale of a band of siblings growing up with a mentally unstable mother who can’t help herself, and their journey to finding forgiveness. This bittersweet coming-of-age story features many locations and events that local readers will find especially entertaining. Learn more about Heidi at www. heidimccrary.net and www.facebook.com/HeidiMcCraryAuthor. Signed copies of “Chasing North Star” will be available for purchase after the presentation.
Dad, A Diary of Daring and Questioning
Presented by author Robert Weir
Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 PM
“My dad and mom took care of me when I was young. When my dad became old and needed me, I simply returned the favor.” This sentiment was the philosophical mantra of Robert’s story of his remarkable five-year journey into the realm of parental care. Robert says. “Caring for him was a challenge, but we talked in ways we never had before, and the rewards of being together were tremendous.” In his presentation, Robert will talk about those rewards. He will have signed copies of his books for sale.
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Independence Day
Monday, July 3 – Tuesday, July 4
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
June 20 @ 10:00 AMDrop in any time between 10 AM – Noon to have fun with fruit!
Ride the Fresh Fruit Fairy’s bike blender and use pedal power to blend frozen Michigan grown berries with Michigan apple cider to make and enjoy a delicious frozen fruit slushie. Fruit crafts and activities will also be available.
June 20 @ 2:00 PMPut your creative skills to the test by recreating a professionally decorated cupcake! Cupcakes are included.
This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.
June 22 @ 2:00 PMCreate fun and funky sweet creations out of candy!
This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.
