Otsego District Public Library
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Thursday, November 7 from 4 PM – 7 PM
Middle School – High School
Bring your game face, because we’re throwing down with Super Smash Bros Ultimate! The first and second place finalists shall receive glorious prizes.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. No registration required.
Saturday, November 9 from 10 AM – Noon
Fun for All Ages
Let’s Celebrate Michigan!
Drop in anytime during this event to find out what Michigan is known for. Make a Michigan car out of LEGO’s and see if it can survive a Michigan obstacle course, Pin-the-white-tail on the deer (state animal), make a painted turtle rock (state reptile), make a Kellogg’s Froot Loop necklace (Michigan-based cereal), and play Faygo ring toss.
Faygo floats and other Michigan snacks will be served.
Michigan Maritime Museum
Ashley Deming, Director of Education and Administration
Thursday, November 14 at 7PM
The Great Lakes have a long and rich maritime history. From the early fur trade to today’s vibrant use as a commercial and recreational resource, the Great Lakes have continued to grow and prosper.
Learn about the history of Great Lakes shipping, commercial fishing, shipwrecks, and all about what makes the Great Lakes so great!
Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM – Noon
Fun for All Ages
The library is teaming up with Otsego’s Hometown Christmas lineup this year. Visit Santa and his LIVE reindeer from Reindeer Ranch of Kalamazoo before heading downtown Otsego for holiday fun!
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, donut holes, popcorn, and make a holiday craft.
Friday, December 27 – Thursday, January 23
During Library Open Hours
Follow the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz in our large program room. Bring the whole family to join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, and Toto as they make their way through the land of Oz. The cost to play this family-friendly fundraiser is $1 per person or $5 per family (children 2 and under are free). Proceeds from this event will go toward new toys and literacy-based activities in the Rise & Shine Early Literacy Center.
This event is sponsored by local businesses, so please contact the library if your business would like to sponsor this event. Hopefully you will discover that “there’s no place like home!”
Tiny Tots
Tuesday Mornings
January 28 – May 12 (No meetings on Feb 25 or Apr 21)
Ages 0 – 1 at 10 AM
Ages 2 – 3 at 11 AM
Songs, books, rhymes, and group play!
Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 AM
(No meetings Feb 26 or Apr 22)
Ages 0 – 5
Each session includes stories, songs, and a craft.
January 29 – February 19
Healthy Me!
March 4 – March 28
Spring Surprises!
April 1 – May 13
Birds of All Feathers!
Music and Movement
Fridays at 10 AM
January 31 – May 15 (No meetings Feb 28, Apr 10 or 24)
Ages 0 – 5
Movin’ and groovin’ fun with sensory play
Thursday, July 25 at 7 PM
Presented by Ginger Titus of Edward Jones
Ready to take an investment road trip this summer? This seminar explores how you can move toward your financial goals with Edward Jones’ 10 Rules of the Road to investing.
These rules will help you learn the fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help you build wealth.
Visit the library FIVE Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be served by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1. This popular series is in its seventh year and has an outstanding lineup once again – seven years of awesome local bands with no repeats!
If you enjoyed the Main Street Dueling Pianos at Lyrics on the Lawn last summer, come back for Joe Laureano’s full cover band, “Great Scott.” Great Scott performs the greatest songs from the 1950’s to the new hits of today. Joe will come with a five piece band. This evening is guaranteed to have you laughing, tapping your toes, and dancing along!
The Gratitude Steel Band
Thursday, August 1
Enjoy a relaxing evening with the soothing tunes of the islands presented by the Russell family. International performers, Gratitude Steel Drum Band, bring good vibes, maintain respect for Afro Cuban innovative rhythms, and relieve stress through music. Gratitude Steel Drums perform Calypso, Reggae, Hawaiian, Gospelypso, Jazz, African, Salsa, Latin, and popular American dance tunes.
Lyrics on the Lawn Lineup:
Thursday, August 8 – Great Scott
Thursday, August 15 – Celeste Allison Band
Thursday, August 22 – Megan Dooley
Thursday, August 29 – AnDro
Visit the library FIVE Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be served by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1. This popular series is in its seventh year and has an outstanding lineup once again – seven years of awesome local bands with no repeats!
Great Scott
Thursday, August 8
If you enjoyed the Main Street Dueling Pianos at Lyrics on the Lawn last summer, come back for Joe Laureano’s full cover band, “Great Scott.” Great Scott performs the greatest songs from the 1950’s to the new hits of today. Joe will come with a five piece band. This evening is guaranteed to have you laughing, tapping your toes, and dancing along!
Lyrics on the Lawn Lineup:
Thursday, August 15 – Celeste Allison Band
Thursday, August 22 – Megan Dooley
Thursday, August 29 – AnDro
Visit the library FIVE Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be served by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1. This popular series is in its seventh year and has an outstanding lineup once again – seven years of awesome local bands with no repeats!
Celeste Allison Band
Thursday, August 15
The Celeste Allison trio is a collective group that features all genres of music. With Adam Main on guitar, Anders Dahlberg on bass and Celeste Allison on guitar and vocals, the trio is influenced mainly by jazz and hints of rock and blues that will leave you wanting more!
Lyrics on the Lawn Lineup:
Thursday, August 22 – Megan Dooley
Thursday, August 29 – AnDro
