Otsego District Public Library
INNOVATE • INTERACT • INSPIRE
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.
The Friends of the Library are putting together another AMAZING Book Sale for the public to enjoy. All of the money raised at the Book Sale comes back to the library. These funds are used to encourage reading in the early literacy category. The Friends of the Library are also a huge source in funding the Summer Reading Program.
Fall Book Sale
Thursday, October 18 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday, October 19 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 20 9 AM – 1 PM ($1/Bag Day!)
Brought to you by the Borgess Community Flu Clinic
Thursday, September 27 from 10 AM – Noon
The Centers for Disease Control states that the best protection from the flu is the flu shot. The prime time to get vaccinated is in the fall. A variety of vaccines will be available at this flu clinic. The clinic will accept all Medicare Part B insurances as well as private insurance plans, except Medicaid. They also accept cash or check for anyone without insurance. Call (269) 324-8466 for questions and information.
Presented by Hillary Rettig
Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 PM
Want to eat lighter and healthier, but don’t enjoy cooking or have a lot of time? Then this class is for you! In it, Vegan Kalamazoo co-founder and organizer Hillary Rettig will share ten simple, easy, and delicious tips for adding more fruits, vegetables, beans, and other nutritional powerhouses to your diet. You’ll reduce fat and cholesterol, but we promise you’ll keep all of the flavor! Visit www.vegankalamazoo.com for more information.
