Adult

September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

Presented by Jerry and Patricia Midkiff with the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship Saturday, September 16 from 10 AM - NOON Drop in and experience the history of the fur trade era from the 1770’s to 1840. In Michigan, the voyagers traveled the Great Lakes. The Midkiff’s (aka Sassafras and Wildflower) will have stories to share, be […]

Creative Café: Watercolor Kris Spitzner of Redbriar Studio Friday, September 22 from 1 - 3 PM and Saturday, September 23 from 9 - 11 AM (A Saturday afternoon class will open if classes fill) Fall leaves are both fun and beautiful to paint! This introduction to watercolor class provides step-by-step instruction in basic drawing and […]

Creative Café: Watercolor Kris Spitzner of Redbriar Studio Friday, September 22 from 1 - 3 PM and Saturday, September 23 from 9 - 11 AM (A Saturday afternoon class will open if classes fill) Fall leaves are both fun and beautiful to paint! This introduction to watercolor class provides step-by-step instruction in basic drawing and […]

September 27, October 25, November 22 4th Wednesday of the Month at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crocheting, coloring, or anything else you are working on and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Author’s Journey Series Join us for a series of different authors and their journeys in health, family relations, and care giving. A Hopeful Life by Lara MacGregor Presented by Art Plewka Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 PM Celebrate the life of Lara MacGregor and the publication of her book A Hopeful Life, with her father […]

Cricut Maker Classes The Cricut Maker and Cricut Heat Press are available for patron use. A variety of supplies are available to purchase from the library or you may provide your own. Cricut 101 Thursday, October 19 at 2 PM Learn about the library’s Cricut Maker cutting machine. This beginner’s level class will showcase the […]

Author’s Journey Series Join us for a series of different authors and their journeys in health, family relations, and care giving. Chasing North Star Presented by Author Heidi McCrary Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 PM An Otsego graduate, author Heidi McCrary’s debut novel, Chasing North Star borrows heavily from her time growing up in Alamo, […]

September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month at 10 AM Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration for your home that you can proudly take home to display.  

September 27, October 25, November 22 4th Wednesday of the Month at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crocheting, coloring, or anything else you are working on and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

A True Crime Adventure Presented by Tobin T. Buhk Thursday, November 2 @ 6:30 PM A family bludgeoned to death in Dowagiac. A trunk full of skulls found in an attic in Ferndale. A Detroit cult leader found with his head next to his chair. A typist left to die in a warehouse. A middle […]

Cricut Maker Classes The Cricut Maker and Cricut Heat Press are available for patron use. A variety of supplies are available to purchase from the library or you may provide your own. Cricut 102 Thursday, November 9 at 2 PM Get an in depth tutorial on the Cricut Maker cutting machine, Cricut Heat Press, and […]

Author’s Journey Series Join us for a series of different authors and their journeys in health, family relations, and care giving. Dad, A Diary of Daring and Questioning Presented by author Robert Weir Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 PM “My dad and mom took care of me when I was young. When my dad became […]

September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month at 10 AM Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration for your home that you can proudly take home to display.

September 27, October 25, November 22 4th Wednesday of the Month at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crocheting, coloring, or anything else you are working on and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Sign up to be part of Read & Dine Adult Winter Reading Program this winter! Read ten books and you can enter a drawing to possibly win a Kindle Fire or  a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. Reading logs will be available at the circulation desk or at our drive-thru pickup window. ALL […]

January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Otsego Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Otsego Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

February – May 3rd Friday at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

Jay Follis, Historian with the Gilmore Car Museum As always, Jay Follis is engaging, informative, and entertaining. He will share some of the lesser known and bizarre automotive stories from the public’s general response to the first motor cars, shocking auto advertising, really poor ideas, and car companies that failed. A noted historian, Follis has […]

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Be a hero and donate blood! Make your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Gary Miller, Certified Green Industry Professional - Wedel’s Nursery Native plants - we hear the term, but what exactly does it mean? In this green thumb program, you will learn the benefits of using native plants in your home gardens and landscapes. Native plants are low maintenance, conserve water, and provide the necessary food and […]

January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Otsego Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

February – May 3rd Friday at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Susie Marsh with Susie’s Organization Solutions This presentation will help kick start your de-cluttering and organizing projects as the winter fades and the anticipation of spring is in the air! Susie Marsh will share tips & tricks for organizing spaces in your home. She will also show you how to utilize organizing products and give […]

Larry and Carla Sue are West Michigan’s smallest handbell choir! They both started playing handbells in 1987 and have played throughout the US and Europe, both individually and as a married couple. They have a wide repertoire of pieces arranged for just eight bells and arrange all their own handbell duets. Larry and Carla Sue […]

January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Otsego Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

February – May 3rd Friday at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Barn Quilts with Barb Bennett of ABC Barn Quilts Friday, May 3 from 1-3:30 PM and Saturday, May 4 from 9-11:30 AM A third class will be offered on Saturday from 12:30-3:00 PM if classes fill. Back by popular demand! We are excited to have Barb back to help you create your own painted quilt […]

Barn Quilts with Barb Bennett of ABC Barn Quilts Friday, May 3 from 1-3:30 PM and Saturday, May 4 from 9-11:30 AM A third class will be offered on Saturday from 12:30-3:00 PM if classes fill. Back by popular demand! We are excited to have Barb back to help you create your own painted quilt […]

January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Otsego Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

February – May 3rd Friday at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Make a difference in someone’s life by donating blood. Schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Presented by Jerry Berg, Swordsmanship Museum Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy historian Jerry Berg as he leads us through the history of the use of swords, bayonets, cutlasses, sabers, pikes, and more as they were used in the American Civil War. He will help uncover the hidden history of the actual military use of these […]

Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Create a fun craft for free! This month you will be making button flowers that you can proudly take home to display.

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, coloring, or other lap projects and sit by the fireplace creating with friends.

Ashley Sayles, Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Cody Barkowski, Loan Officer with Consumers Credit Union The home purchasing process can feel daunting and confusing, but when you are armed with knowledge and local professionals on your side, homeownership is an achievable goal! Please join us to learn everything you need to know about the […]

Attend either class to learn about the library’s Cricut Maker, Heat Press, and the Design Space software. This beginner’s level class will feature permanent vinyl and heat transfer vinyl.

Michigan Notable Author, Susie Finkbeiner In this 1950s coming-of-age story, two sisters are left reeling when their father is accused of being a member of the Communist party. Both sisters discover how much good there is in the world, even in the hardest of circumstances. Susie Finkbeiner is the author of The All-American and All […]

Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Create a fun craft for free! This month you will be making a rustic wooden pumpkin that you can proudly take home to display.  

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, coloring, or other lap projects and sit by the fireplace creating with friends.

Carla Chase with CanDo Acres A Saturday class will open from 1 - 3:30 PM if the above classes fill. Learn the technique of wet felting using fiber from alpacas. You can turn fiber into fabric by using warm, soapy water and a little friction. You will create two small vessels that you can use […]

Carla Chase with CanDo Acres A Saturday class will open from 1 - 3:30 PM if the above classes fill. Learn the technique of wet felting using fiber from alpacas. You can turn fiber into fabric by using warm, soapy water and a little friction. You will create two small vessels that you can use […]

Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney at Law Ginger Titus, CFP® Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Everyone has an estate. What happens to your estate when you pass at any age can either be decided by you or by others. Come and learn how to understand all of the options to create your estate plan!

Attend either class to learn about the library’s Cricut Maker, Heat Press, and the Design Space software. This beginner’s level class will feature permanent vinyl and heat transfer vinyl.

Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Create a fun craft for free! This month you will be creating some holiday home decor that you can proudly take home to display.

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, coloring, or other lap projects and sit by the fireplace creating with friends.

January 1 – March 31 Sign up to be part of the Read & Dine: Adult Winter Reading Club! Read ten books to earn an entry for a drawing to win a Kindle Fire or a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. Reading logs will be available at the circulation desk or at our […]

Meets on the 3rd Friday at 10 AM February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 Let’s build community by sharing coffee or tea, treats, and conversations!