Colorful Stories and Songs is intended for children ages 0-5.
June 25 – July 30
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Stories, songs, crafts, & fun!
Otsego District Public Library
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Colorful Stories and Songs is intended for children ages 0-5.
June 25 – July 30
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Stories, songs, crafts, & fun!
Creative Stations is intended for children in K – 5TH Grade.
June 25 – July 30
Wednesdays at 2PM
Art, crafts, and building sets!
This book club is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
Meets on Wednesdays @ 2 PM
June 25, July 9, & July 23
Share what you are reading or your favorite book!
The Ink & Imagination Writing Club is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
This club meets on Wednesdays at 2 PM
July 2, July 16, and July 30
Write, explore, and share with fellow young authors.
Masterpiece Makers is intended for children Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
June 26 – July 31
10 AM
Learn about famous artists and create artwork inspired by their masterpieces.
Canvas & Chaos is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
This group meets on Thursdays at 2 PM.
Canvas Magnet Painting – JUNE 26 @ 2 PM
Bookshelf Doodles – JULY 3 @ 2 PM
Sharpie Tie Dye Tote Bags – JULY 10 @ 2 PM
Paint Your Friend – JULY 17 @ 2 PM
Geometric Mountains – JULY 24 @ 2 PM
Fantasy Drawing Class w/Natalie Budnick – JULY 31 @ 2 PM***
*** Create a fantasy creature at this interactive class for all skill levels!
Saturday, June 21 – Saturday, August 2
Felix the Fox is painting downtown Otsego during the Summer Reading Program!
Local businesses and community centers will have pictures of Felix with different colored paintbrushes. Find Felix and color in the correct paint color during this fun, interactive activity.
Pick up a list at the library. Once you find all of the paintbrush colors, return your completed sheet to the library for a special prize!

The Otsego District Library currently has (1) open position.
Applications/Resumes are only accepted when an open position is available.
EVENING/WEEKEND LIBRARY CLERK – JOB DESCRIPTION & DETAILS
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.
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.
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 Library currently has (1) open position.
Applications/Resumes are only accepted when an open position is available.
LIBRARY CLERK – JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
The library is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Recruiting and hiring practices are based solely on job-related criteria. If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact the Library Director at 269-694-9690.
The library employment environment typically requires extensive computer keyboard and mouse activity, in-person, electronic and telephone communication skills. The preparation, loading and carrying or moving of materials is commonly required for all ODPL positions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Easter
Saturday, April 19
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
PLEASE NOTE:
Call the library at the Drive-Thru Pickup Window or ring the doorbell for reserve pickup service.