Charlotte’s Web: Early Literacy Fundraiser

Tuesday, December 26 – Saturday, January 20 Come on down to the farm this winter and enjoy Charlotte’s Web, the game! Inspired by the classic 1952 children’s book by E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web is coming this winter to the Otsego District Library. The event is sponsored by generous donations from local businesses. The library’s program […]

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: New Years Eve/Day Monday, January 1 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

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 […]

Non Fiction Book Club

2nd Wednesday at 6 PM July 12 Trail of Tears by John Ehle August 9 The Falcon Thief by Joshua Hammer September 13 New Women in the Old West by Winifred Gallagher October 11 The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery November 8 First on the Moon by Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin December 13 […]

Library Board Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to discuss library business and housekeeping. Meetings are open to the public and include a period of time for patrons to discuss comments and concerns. These meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

Coffee and Conversations

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.

Crafting Corner

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.

Tiny Tots

January 30 - May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

Teen Scene

February 1 and March 7 (Special Spring Break Event - April 4) Hang out with us - play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and fun tabletop games.

Tiny Tots

January 30 - May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

Valentine’s Day Art Party

Get your friends together to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little extra pizazz! Create a custom Valentine’s Day craft, enjoy valentine themed treats and refreshments provided by the library. Attendees will also be entered in a drawing to win prizes - you don’t want to miss this fabulous event!

2nd Monday Book Club

2nd Monday Book Club Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM January 8 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir February 12 The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson March 11 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah April 8 Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Marianne Cronin May 13 The Lilac Girls by […]

Tiny Tots

January 30 - May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Non-Fiction Book Club

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM January 10 Rubicon by Tom Holland February 14 The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes March 13 Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck April 10 Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by John Meacham May 8 The Rise & Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte […]

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

Creative Writing Club

February 15, March 21, and April 18 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Do you LOVE to write? Join us as we write together and share short stories, original writing pieces, and ideas. All writing styles are welcome.

Coffee & Conversation

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.

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: President’s Day/Staff Training Monday, February 19 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Tiny Tots

January 30 - May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Library Board Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to discuss library business and housekeeping. Meetings are open to the public and include a period of time for patrons to discuss comments and concerns. These meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

Sweet & Salty Book Club

February 22, March 28, and April 25 4th Thursday at 4 PM Discuss what we are reading over snacks! Choose any book to read and share with the group! Ask a staff member about new/popular book suggestions!

Strange Automotive Tales Old, Obscure, and Outrageous Car History

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 […]