Otsego District Public Library
INNOVATE • INTERACT • INSPIRE
August – December
Meets on the 4th Wednesday from 1 – 2 PM
Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc.
We will gather on the comfortable chairs in the corner of the library by the fireplace and chat while we create.
Teen and Tween events are on Thursdays at 4 PM. Middle school and high school aged teens/tweens are welcome to attend.
Teen Scene
September 15 – November 17
1st & 3rd Thursday at 4 PM
Middle School – High School
Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and tabletop games.
Art Hub: Teen/Tween Craft Club
October 13 – November 10
2nd Thursday at 4 PM
Middle School – High School
Join us for drawing, painting, crafting and more! The crafts at these meetups are more advanced and picked with teens and tweens in mind.
Sweet and Salty Books: Teen/Tween Book Club
September 22 – October 27
4th Thursday at 4 PM
Each month we’ll get together to discuss what we are reading over snacks! Not everyone likes to read the same books so we let you choose the book you want to read and share with the group – your books, your choice!
Need a suggestion? Ask a staff member about new and popular book titles in the teen, juvenile, and young adult sections!
Tiny Tots
Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 13 – November 15
Ages 0 – 24 Months
Babies and their caregivers will learn fun songs, hear a story, and play with their new friends!
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM
September 14 – November 16
Ages 0 – 5 Years
Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
Storytime
Thursdays at 10 AM
September 15 – November 17
Ages 0 – 5 Years
Autumn stories, songs, and crafts will help children FALL in love with Storytime and their library!
September 13 – November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore.
Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and under must have an adult in the building.
August – December
Meets on the 3rd Friday from 10 – 11 AM
Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and light refreshments will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics, books you’ve enjoyed, or whatever else you want to chat about.
This series is presented by Ginger Titus, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Thursday, September 29 at 7 PM
An introduction of Medicare coverage, available options for supplemental health care, and long-term care insurance.
Health Care and Your Retirement * GUEST SPEAKERS
Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney at Law & Miranda Pearson, Medicare State Representative
Thursday, October 27 at 7 PM
A discussion on how to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment, and needs.
Preparing Your Estate Plan * GUEST SPEAKER
Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney at Law
Thursday, November 17 at 7 PM
A basic overview of estate planning – account registration, beneficiary designation, will, trust, tax information, life insurance, and TOD.
Presented by Fred Abbas with A-Way Hunting
Fred is well known for developing his own unique and innovative deer hunting tactics that he will share in this program. Participants will learn how to:
Deer hunters, both bow and gun, will not want to miss this highly acclaimed speaker!
Presented by Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan
What is it about lighthouses that attract ghostly spirits? Maybe it’s simply a passion that will not go away. Lighthouse keepers were known to be extremely dedicated to their profession and it seems that many were never able to give it up — even after death.
More than 30 lighthouses in Michigan are rumored to be haunted. From the smell of cigar smoke at Seul Choix Point Light, to the mysterious housekeeping at White River Light Station, and the antics at Waugoshance Shoal, these stories will entertain all ages. This popular program is coming from the pages of Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses — a book written by Dianna Stampfler.
Something is brewing… a wicked good time just for teens and tweens!
All Hallows’ Eve is almost upon us, so hop on your broomstick and fly on over to the library for an after-hours Halloween party! Our bewitching evening of fun will consist of pizza, refreshments, games, hide-and-seek in the dark, costume contest, and of course… CANDY!
All teens and tweens are welcome – no registration necessary.
NOTE: This is an after hours party – the library closes at 6 PM. The party is intended for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens and is fully supervised.
Presented by the Kalamazoo Bee Club
By the time a person becomes an adult they normally know a little something about honeybees. They know they are good for the planet as a pollinator insect and they sting. They may even know that honeybees are in peril due to a host of issues.
Are you interested in knowing more about starting your own hive, what causes colony collapse, what goes on inside a beehive, or what you can do to save the bees? Get the answers to these questions and so much more from a beekeeper from the Kalamazoo Bee Club. You don’t want to miss it!
