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.

Landscaping with Native Plants for Pollinators

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 […]

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 Martha Hall Kelly June […]

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.

Art Hub

March 14 and April 11 (Special Valentine’s Day Art Party - February 8) Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! The crafts at these meetups are more advanced and picked for teens/tweens - drawing, painting, crafting and more!

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.

Bluey Party

Preschool - 5th Grade "What’s up, party people?!" Bluey is the wildly popular Disney+ cartoon about an Australian dog family of four. If your child is a fan of the Heeler pup family and their crew of lovable pals, then you will definitely want to attend (Mum and Dad too!). Drop in to have some […]

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Spring Into Organization

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 […]

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Easter Monday, March 30 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

LEGO Challenge

3rd Grade - High School Compete in a LEGO building competition to win a prize for your creation! Build something fantastic that you are proud to show off! LEGO builds will be displayed in the library throughout Spring Break!

Gardening and Flower Pots Chula Vista Garden Club

Gardening and Flower Pots Chula Vista Garden Club Tuesday, April 2 at 10 AM 4 Years Old – 5th Grade Learn the basics of gardening with the Chula Vista Garden Club members. Kids will paint a beautiful flowerpot and then be able to add their own plant to watch grow.

Garden Sparklers

Spring Break for Teens/Tweens LEGO Challenge Monday, April 1 at 2 PM Compete in a LEGO building competition to win a prize for your creation! Build something fantastic that you are proud to show off! LEGO builds will be displayed in the library throughout Spring Break! Garden Sparklers Tuesday, April 2 at 2 PM Learn […]

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wednesday and Thursday, April 3 & 4 Birth – 5th Grade WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Stuffed animals will spend the night at a special library sleepover! Kids can drop off their stuffed animal on Wednesday, April 3 by 2 PM. Teen/tween volunteers will “babysit” your animals. They will take pictures of the activities the animals will […]

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Teen/Tween)

Stuffed Animal Sleepover for Teens/Tweens Wednesday, April 3 at 2 PM Do you like to have fun while helping others? Young patrons are dropping off their favorite stuffed animals to “spend the night” at the library. You’ll get to help at an epic “sleepover” event – take pictures of these stuffed animals getting into all […]

Custom Wood Bookmarks

Custom Wood Bookmarks Thursday, April 4 at 2 PM Create your very own personalized wooden bookmark! Use permanent markers, craft paper, stickers, and more to customize your own bookmark.

Home Depot Birdhouse Workshop

Friday, April 5 at 10 AM 4 Years Old – 5th Grade Home Depot will be bringing their workshop to the library! Kids will be able to build and decorate their own birdhouse to hang in their yards to house our feathered friends.