The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED: Labor Day
August 30 – September 1
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
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Employment
The Otsego District Library currently has (1) open position.
Applications/Resumes are only accepted when an open position is available.
LIBRARY CLERK – JOB POSTING AND DETAILS
HOW TO APPLY
Please see above employment application and job posting
information above. Applicants must apply for an open position using the method of application mentioned in the job posting descrtiption details. Paper applications are not accepted. The library only accepts applications when an open position is available. If you have applied in the past at Otsego District Library and are still interested in working for the library, please reapply by updating and resending your application packet! Each round of applications, we only consider the submitted applications.
ABOUT ODPL
The Otsego District Library serves 14,230 residents with a budget of $518,000 and a staff of fifteen. In 2009, a beautiful new 18,000 square foot, LEED-Silver Level building opened for service to the community. A dedicated library millage voted in perpetuity provides 75% of the library’s operating revenue. The library has a staff known for its commitment to outstanding customer service and a supportive board that is responsive to the community. Otsego is located in beautiful southwest Michigan, fifteen miles north of Kalamazoo, thirty miles south of Grand Rapids, and only forty minutes from Lake Michigan. The Otsego area offers affordable living, excellent schools, convenient shopping, and an outstanding quality of life.
Applying for a position as a high school student? Questions on how to write a first time resume when you are still in high school? Click HERE for a helpful link.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at the Otsego District Public Library, where employment opportunities, development and advancement are based on job qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, height, weight, familial status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Otsego District Public Library’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied to all personnel policies and practices, including but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination as well as social and recreational activities. The library will make reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.
The library respects the diversity that exists within our community and among our employees and strives to maintain a workplace culture based on inclusiveness where respect, equity and positive recognition of differences are cultivated.
The Otsego District Public Library Is Now An Official Libby Partner Library!
The Otsego District Public Library is officially a “Partner Library” in the Libby App! This is HUGE news!
Get more access with your Southwest Michigan Digital Library member library card! Borrow titles from any of these collections:
- Download Destination
- Great Lakes Digital Libraries
- Lakeland Digital Library
- Metro Net Library Consortium
- Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
- Suburban Library Cooperative
- Up North Digital Library Consortium
- Mideastern Michigan Digital Consortium
- White Pine Library Cooperative (Fuel Your Mind)
- Woodlands Downloadable Library
- St. Clair County Library System
- Genesee District Library
- Traverse Area District Library
What does this mean?
Libby partner libraries are libraries that allow users to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from each other using their home library card within the Libby app. This feature expands access to a wider collection of digital materials without needing separate accounts at each participating library.
How to find and add partner libraries in Libby?
- Open the Libby App
Sign into your library account if not already signed in. - Go to MENU
> ADD LIBRARY - Search for the Partner Library and select it.
- Tap SIGN IN WITH MY CARD
- Under PARTNER LIBRARIES, choose your home library from the list and sign in.
- Select NEXT
- Follow these steps for all participating library partners to enjoy even more books – it’s just a tap away!
What Is Libby?
FREE eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines with your library card!
Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card.
CLICK HERE to download the Libby app!
Lyrics on the Lawn – The Kennedy Affair
THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM!
Visit the library FOUR Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1.
The Kennedy Affair
Thursday, August 7
Hailing from Kalamazoo, The Kennedy Affair delivers a raw Texas blues sound infused with elements of R&B, rock, and soul. Known for their captivating, high-energy performances, they play a mix of 60’s to contemporary blues hits and original compositions, making them a sought-after act for festivals and live music venues throughout West Michigan.
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UP AND COMING CONCERTS
Tyler Roy
Thursday, August 14
Originating from Battle Creek, Michigan, Tyler Roy is a Nashville-recorded country artist celebrated for his high-energy shows that blend original songs with country and rock covers. With over a decade of touring experience, he has opened for notable famous artists, and his songwriting prowess earned him top 10 placements on WOTV Idol in Grand Rapids for two consecutive years.
LaJoye Quartet
Thursday, August 21
Based in Hastings, LaJoye Quartet comprises seasoned West Michigan musicians whose collective experience exceeds 200 years. Specializing in jazz and easy listening, they perform timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook, drawing inspiration from legends like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall.
Allegan Brass Collective
Thursday, August 28
The Allegan Brass Collective, formed in 2017, is a dynamic brass ensemble known for delivering vibrant performances at community events, churches, and festivals across West Michigan. Their repertoire spans various genres, including pop, showcasing their versatility and commitment to engaging audiences with lively brass music.
Lyrics on the Lawn – Tyler Roy
THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM!
Visit the library FOUR Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1.
THIS WEEK:
Tyler Roy
Thursday, August 14
Originating from Battle Creek, Michigan, Tyler Roy is a Nashville-recorded country artist celebrated for his high-energy shows that blend original songs with country and rock covers. With over a decade of touring experience, he has opened for notable famous artists, and his songwriting prowess earned him top 10 placements on WOTV Idol in Grand Rapids for two consecutive years.
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UP AND COMING CONCERTS:
LaJoye Quartet
Thursday, August 21
Based in Hastings, LaJoye Quartet comprises seasoned West Michigan musicians whose collective experience exceeds 200 years. Specializing in jazz and easy listening, they perform timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook, drawing inspiration from legends like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall.
Allegan Brass Collective
Thursday, August 28
The Allegan Brass Collective, formed in 2017, is a dynamic brass ensemble known for delivering vibrant performances at community events, churches, and festivals across West Michigan. Their repertoire spans various genres, including pop, showcasing their versatility and commitment to engaging audiences with lively brass music.
Lyrics on the Lawn – LaJoye Quartet
THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM!
Visit the library FOUR Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1.
THIS WEEK:
LaJoye Quartet
Thursday, August 21
Based in Hastings, LaJoye Quartet comprises seasoned West Michigan musicians whose collective experience exceeds 200 years. Specializing in jazz and easy listening, they perform timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook, drawing inspiration from legends like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall.
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UP AND COMING CONCERT:
Allegan Brass Collective
Thursday, August 28
The Allegan Brass Collective, formed in 2017, is a dynamic brass ensemble known for delivering vibrant performances at community events, churches, and festivals across West Michigan. Their repertoire spans various genres, including pop, showcasing their versatility and commitment to engaging audiences with lively brass music.
Lyrics on the Lawn – Allegan Brass Collective
THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM!
Visit the library FOUR Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the Library and bottled water will be available for $1.
THIS WEEK:
Allegan Brass Collective
Thursday, August 28
The Allegan Brass Collective, formed in 2017, is a dynamic brass ensemble known for delivering vibrant performances at community events, churches, and festivals across West Michigan. Their repertoire spans various genres, including pop, showcasing their versatility and commitment to engaging audiences with lively brass music.
Color Our World Children’s Summer Reading Program
JUNE 21 – AUGUST 2
Children can sign up for summer reading from June 16 – 21 to get a prize! Sign-ups continue through July 12. Set a reading goal, read, and bring your completed finisher slips to the library for a finisher prize bag full of goodies, pick out a FREE book, and enter to win one of our Colortastic Grand Prizes! Finisher bags will be available beginning July 14.
COLORTASTIC GRAND PRIZES
Summer Reading Program finishers can enter for a chance to win:
• 1st Place • $300 Meijer Gift Card + Red Reading Pillow
• 2nd Place • $200 Meijer Gift Card + Blue Reading Pillow
• 3rd Place • $100 Meijer Gift Card + Yellow Reading Pillow
Plus: EIGHT COLORTASTIC GRAND PRIZE PICKS that you can enter to win!
Colortastic Grand Prize Picks
- Step2 Flip & Doodle Easel Desk With Stool
- MAGNA-TILES – Two Magnetic Construction Sets
- Crayola Art Set – Light Up Tracing Pad, Art Case, and Spin & Spiral Station
- LEGO Classic Creative Fun and Brick Box Sets
- Pix Brix Pixel Art Puzzle Bricks and Starry Night Sets
- Magnetic Blocks – Grassland and Forest Building Block Sets including Chicken Jockey!
- 65” Inflatable Wheel Roller, Pool Toys and Beach Towel
- Giant Outdoor Set – Kite, Frisbee, and Ladder Toss
* Please note that grand prize winners are not eligible for grand prize picks. *
COLOR OUR WORLD KICK-OFF EVENT (All Ages)
Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM – NOON (Outdoor Event – Weather Permitting)
Colorful bounce houses, fun art stations, disc golf, chalk art, color scavenger hunt, popcorn, plus more. Drop in for some colorful fun!
MESSY COLORFUL PLAY (0-5 Years Old)
Mondays at 10 AM • June 23 – July 28
Colorful play stations will be set up so children can explore fun and interactive activities. Spoiler alert – you may get messy!
ART-TASTIC EVENTS (All Ages)
Benjammin’s Color Our World Interactive Concert Tuesday, June 24 @ 10 AM
Joel Tacey’s Foam Party (Outdoors) Tuesday, July 1 @ 10 AM
Movie & Popcorn – “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (PG, 1hr 29 min) Tuesday, July 8 @ 10 AM
Jeff Wawrzaszek’s Art of Magic Tuesday, July 15 @ 10 AM
Mosaics with Meijer – Mosaic Art & Cupcakes Tuesday, July 22 @ 10 AM
Cotton Candy Colors – Science That Tastes Good! Tuesday, July 29 @ 10 AM
COLORFUL STORIES & SONGS (0-5 Years Old)
Wednesdays at 10 AM • June 25 – July 30
Stories, songs, colorful play, creative crafts, and lots of fun!
CREATIVE STATIONS (K-5th Grade)
Wednesdays at 2 PM • June 25 – July 30
Create art, make crafts, and construct with building sets
MASTERPIECE MAKERS (K-5th Grade)
Thursdays at 10 AM • June 26 – July 31
Learn about famous artists and create artwork inspired by their masterpieces.
FELIX COLORS OTSEGO
June 21 – August 2
Felix the Fox is painting downtown Otsego! Find Felix and his colorful paintbrushes during this fun, interactive activity. Find them all, return your completed sheet to the library, and receive a prize!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Mark your calendars as the Scholastic Book Fair returns June 11 – 28!
WEEKLY PRIZE DRAWINGS
Take part in weekly art activities or attend programs to earn tickets for our weekly prize drawings.
Color Our World – Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program
Saturday, June 21 – Saturday, August 2
Get ready for some summer fun at the Otsego District Library! Sign up for summer reading from Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 21 to get a prize! Sign-ups continue through Saturday, July 12. Set a reading goal (minimum of FOUR books), read, and bring your completed finisher slips to the library for a finisher prize bag full of goodies, pick out a FREE book, and enter our Colortastic Grand Prize and ColortasticGrand Prize Pick drawings! Finisher bags will be available Monday, July 14.
Colortastic Grand Prizes
Summer Reading Program finishers can enter for a chance to win:
- 1st Place • $300 Meijer Gift Card + Red Reading Pillow
- 2nd Place • $200 Meijer Gift Card + Blue Reading Pillow
- 3rd Place • $100 Meijer Gift Card + Yellow Reading Pillow
Plus: FIVE COLORTASTIC GRAND PRIZE PICKS that you can enter to win!
Colortastic Grand Prize Picks
- 3D Printing Pen with Filament Refills
- Harry Potter LEGO Bundle
- Franklin Disc Golf Basket with Discs and Bag
- Kodak Printomatic Camera, Case, and Film
- Deluxe Artists Easel and Painting Set
* Please note that grand prize winners are not eligible for grand prize picks. *
Collaborative Art Display – Weekly Prize drawing
Grab a circle from the teen room, follow the prompt, and add your art to the wall to earn a prize drawing ticket. Attend a teen/tween program to earn bonus tickets!
Color Pop Art Lab
Weekly Art sessions on Tuesdays @ 2 PM.
Bold & Bright Book Club
Every other Wednesdays @ 2 PM • JUNE 25, JULY 9, & JULY 23
Share what you are reading or your favorite book!
Ink & Imagination Writing Club
Every other Wednesday @ 2 PM • JULY 2, JULY 16, & JULY 30
Write, explore, and share with fellow young authors.
Canvas & Chaos
Weekly Art sessions on Thursdays @ 2 PM
Scholastic Book Fair
Mark your calendars for the Book Fair from June 11 – 28!
Color Our World with BenJammin’
Tuesday, June 24 @ 10 AM
BenJammin’ and Emily will color your world with music and movement as we rock out with an interactive concert for all ages. Join the band with sing-along tunes!
