Red Cross Blood Drive

Help save a life by donating blood! Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Cricut Maker 101

Wednesday, February 8 and March 8 at 1 PM Choose either date to come and learn about the library’s Cricut Maker cutting machine. This class will showcase the basics of the Cricut Design Space software and how to create your own project. The Cricut is available for patron use any time the library is open. […]

Creative Café Macramé Plant Hangers

Macramé Plant Hangers with Dawn Brown Friday, March 10 from 1 – 3:30 PM and Saturday, March 11 from 9:30 AM – 12 PM Another class will open Friday morning or Saturday afternoon if these fill. Macramé was all the rage in the 70’s and now it’s back in a big way! Once you learn […]

Creative Café Macramé Plant Hangers

Macramé Plant Hangers with Dawn Brown Friday, March 10 from 1 – 3:30 PM and Saturday, March 11 from 9:30 AM – 12 PM Another class will open Friday morning or Saturday afternoon if these fill. Macramé was all the rage in the 70’s and now it’s back in a big way! Once you learn […]

Allegan Brass Collective

The Allegan Brass Collective formed in 2017 as a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon playing music. Since then, they have performed in the local area at festivals, churches, weddings, and schools. This will be the Collective’s third time playing at the Otsego District Library, and they have a fun evening of oldies prepared […]

Coffee and Conversations

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

Social Scene

Adults - Post High School through Mid-30s February – May 3rd Friday at 5 PM Tired of trying to find something to do with other adults your age? Gather with other young adults for games, activities and social time! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Crafting Corner

January - May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee if you like. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will […]

Mixed Media Madness

February - May 1st Friday from 1 – 3 PM Drop in to create a unique piece of art using the library’s resources and a variety of media. Each month you will be making a seasonal/holiday craft you will be proud to display!

Pelvic Health

Kara Weber (Physical Therapist Assistant) and Lauren Smithson (Physical Therapist) For generations postpartum, urinary, bowel, and any problems within the pelvis have been “hush hush.” Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a specialized branch targeted to find solutions and treat aches, pains, and problems originating in the abdominal and pelvic region. This presentation will be for […]

Coffee and Conversations

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

Social Scene

Adults - Post High School through Mid-30s February – May 3rd Friday at 5 PM Tired of trying to find something to do with other adults your age? Gather with other young adults for games, activities and social time! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Crafting Corner

January - May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee if you like. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will […]

Little Michigan: A Nostalgic Look at Michigan’s Smallest Towns

A Nostalgic Look at Michigan’s Smallest Towns Author, Kathryn Houghton Michigan’s small towns have great stories. Little Michigan presents 100 towns with populations under 600. Each community is charming and unique PLUS have their share of surprises. Do you know which crime scene inspired the famous film Anatomy of a Murder or where you will […]

Mixed Media Madness

February - May 1st Friday from 1 – 3 PM Drop in to create a unique piece of art using the library’s resources and a variety of media. Each month you will be making a seasonal/holiday craft you will be proud to display!

Coffee and Conversations

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

Social Scene

Adults - Post High School through Mid-30s February – May 3rd Friday at 5 PM Tired of trying to find something to do with other adults your age? Gather with other young adults for games, activities and social time! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Crafting Corner

January - May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee if you like. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will […]

Crafting Corner

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, September 11 from 11 AM – 4:15 PM Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

2nd Monday Book Club

Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2 PM July 10 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng August 14 The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline September 11 The Boston Girl by Anita Diamante October 9 The Maidens by Alex Michaelides November 13 Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro December 11 Choose […]

Coffee and Conversations

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.

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts

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.

Pre 1840 Reenactment

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

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

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 […]

Crafting Corner

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 – A Hopeful Life by Laura MacGregor

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 101

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 – Chasing North Star Presented by Author, Heidi McCrary

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, […]