Otsego District Public Library
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Saturday, January 19
10 AM – Noon
Happy Unbirthday to everyone!
Drink “tea” and have snacks in Wonderland, meet the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter, create fun Wonderland-themed crafts, pin the smile on the Cheshire Cat, and read the story of Alice in Wonderland with your friends! Wear your finest tea party attire! The Mad Hatter Tea and related activities are happening throughout the two hours. Please visit this drop-in event to celebrate your Unbirthday with us!
Tiny Tots
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 (No meeting April 2 & 23)
Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!
For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM
For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM
Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Ages 0-5
Each session includes stories, songs and a craft.
Helpers and Heroes – January 23 – February 2
It Ain’t Easy Being Green – March 6 – 27
Peeps & Eggs – April 10 & 17
Diggin’ Gardens & Bugs – May 1 & 8
Music and Movement
Fridays at 10 AM
January 25 – May 10 (No programs: April 5 & 26)
Ages 0-5
Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!
January 2 – March 30*
Sign up to be part of our Adult “Read & Dine” Club. Read ten books and you could win a Kindle Fire HD or a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. Reading logs will be available at the circulation
desk starting January 2.
* Note: the Adult Winter Reading Club end date is Saturday, March 30. All finisher slips must be turned in by closing.
January 22 – May 7 (No programs: April 2 & 23)
Tuesdays at 4 PM
For Kindergartners – 5th Grade
Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Match) concepts at several fun stations each week. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore.
Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision.
December 26 – January 17Play flamingo croquet through a magically curious Alice’s Wonderland. This family-friendly fundraiser costs $1 to play or $5 for the family (children 2 and under are free). Proceeds from this event will go toward new literacy-based activities and furniture in the Rise & Shine Early Literacy Center. Curious adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome to play! Don’t miss this beautiful and exciting experience, and bring your camera!
THE LIBRARY WANTS TO THANK OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR HELPING TO FUND THIS EVENT:
At the Master’s Feet Ministry, Berkshire Hathaway, Brave Industrial Fastener, Cornell & Associates, Dover Environmental, Edward Jones (Tim Andrus), Esterline Insurance Agency, Four Roses, Harding’s Friendly Market, Harold Zeigler Ford, Home Helpers, Mezzo Coffee House, Millassist Services, MnS Lawn Care Services, Otsego Rotary Club, Owen-Ames-Kimball (Tom Stanek), Plainwell Ice Cream, Preston Machinery, Property Revolution, Tom & Diana Gilmer, VFW 3030, Winkel Funeral Home, and WQXC Radio.
Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM – Noon
Santa is coming and he is bringing his reindeer!
Live reindeer from Reindeer Ranch in Kalamazoo will help bring your holiday to life.
Visit with Santa, pet live reindeer, and make a holiday craft during this popular event.
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, donut holes, and popcorn!
Saturday, November 3 from 10 AM – Noon
Visit the library and watch The Three Billy Goats Gruff book come to life!
Meet and pet three LIVE goats, design a bridge out of LEGOs for the goats to cross, make a goat craft, listen to the book, and eat a goat snack.
This program will be fun for the whole family!
Presented by Scott Kuykendall of the Allegan Historical Society
Thursday, November 1 at 7 PM
What was life like in Allegan County over 100 years ago during World War I? Hear about local Allegan County men who left the farm and fought in several areas of Europe during World War I, and what the citizens of Allegan County faced here at home as well. Allegan County artifacts from the Great War era will also be on display. Scott Kuykendall’s last program at the library, “The Scandalous History of Allegan County,” was a huge hit and we look forward to this program to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of WWI.
An American Red Cross Girl’s War in Vietnam Presented by Joann Puffer Kotcher
Thursday, October 4 at 7 PM
Joann Puffer Kotcher, one of the first women allowed in a combat zone, will discuss the riveting story of her service as an American Red Cross Donut Dolly. These brave young women set up recreation centers and brought books, snacks and a welcome reminder of home to soldiers in the field.
Kotcher and other Donut Dollies, while participating in highly dangerous missions, were assigned to combat support duty and often found themselves in fox holes nose to nose with the enemy. She spent a year in Vietnam during the height of the war and was awarded the Civilian Service Citation for merit and bravery upon her return.
Donuts will be provided for attendees by Sweetwater’s Donut Mill in Plainwell.
Is there an unusual phenomenon in your house? Something strange in your neighborhood? Who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!
The Kalamazoo Ghostbusters are fans of the “Ghostbusters” movies and TV series, complete with movie accurate props.
Their focus is community awareness and family fun. Drop in any time to check out their ghost-catching gear, fire the ghost zapper, and possibly capture “ghosts and creatures” in the Ecto Incubator.
