Otsego District Public Library
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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.
Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 11 – November 13
Ages 0-2
Songs, Books, Rhymes, and Play.
Wednesdays at 10 AM
September 12 – November 14
(No meeting on October 17)
Ages 0-5
A different theme for each month this fall:
September School
October Opposites
Dinovember
Fridays at 10 AM
September 14 – November 16
(No Meeting on October 19)
Ages 0-5
Join us for some jumpin’ and jammin’ fun this fall!
Tuesdays at 4 PM
September 11 – November 13 (No meeting on October 16)
For Kindergarten – 5th Graders
Each week there will be several stations set up in the large program room for children to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts. Stations may include: Science Experiments, Technology Take-A-Parts, Building Creations, Art Design, and Math Games. Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM related ideas.
