Otsego District Public Library

Tiny Tots
2025-04-22 10:00, 2025-04-29 10:00 (America/Detroit)
Tuesdays at 10 AM
February 4 – April 29 (No meet up on April 8)
Ages 0 – 24 months
Babies and their caregivers will learn fun songs, hear a story, and play with new friends!

Construct & Create
2025-04-22 16:00, 2025-04-29 16:00
Tuesdays at 4 PM
February 4 – April 29 (No meet up on April 8)
Kindergarten – 5th Graders
Join your friends after school to build great structures and create beautiful art projects. Each week there will be different building sets and art/craft materials so you can use your imagination and get your creative juices flowing!

Music & Movement
2025-04-23 10:00, 2025-04-30 10:00
Wednesdays at 10 AM

February 5 – April 30 (No meet up on April 9)
Ages 0 – 5

Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities during this lively musical class.

Storytime
2025-04-24 10:00, 2025-05-01 10:00
Thursdays at 10 AM
February 6 – May 1 (No meet up on April 10)
Ages 0 – 5
Each session focuses on a fun theme including stories, songs, and a craft.

Sweet & Salty Book Club
2025-04-24 16:00
4th Thursday at 4 PM
February 27, March 27, and April 24

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.
This book club is for teens and tweens.

The Healing Power of Handwork
2025-04-24 18:30
Carla Chase with CanDo Acres
Using your hands in a creative way that allows you to give your mind a break, even if only briefly, can be benificial in many ways.
In this presentation we will explore the science behind this concept through a little experiment and learn ways to incorporate these ideas more fully into our lives.

Friends of the Library - BIG Spring Book Sale
2025-04-25 00:00 - 2025-04-26 23:59
The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY BIG Spring Book Sale!

Friday, April 25 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, April 26 from 9 AM – 2 PM
Who loves a book bargain?! We sure do!
Books will be on sale at discounted rates. Shelves inside the bookstore will be restocked with new titles after each sale.

Local Author’s Fair
2025-05-01 15:30 - 18:30
The library is hosting an Author’s Fair and you are invited to join the fun. Discover just how many local authors are in our community!
Authors will have a table and space to promote their work, sell books, and discuss writing with the community.
If you are a local author and are interested in joining the fair, please call or visit the library to reserve your spot.

The Otsego Art Competition 2025
2025-05-03 00:00 - 2025-05-10 23:59
Sponsored by the Otsego Arts Council
Saturday, May 3 – Saturday, May 10
The Otsego Art Competition 2025 will take place in the library’s large program room May 3-10. The public is welcome to view the art all week during open library hours.
Each person may vote for their favorite piece in both the adult and junior divisions. Voting will end Saturday, May 10 at Noon and the Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following from 1 – 2 PM.
Artists may contact Carmen Moore, cncmoore91@yahoo.com, (269) 286-9494 or Elizabeth Abbott, elizabeth.joy.abbott@gmail.com, (269)-355-0947.

2nd Monday Book Club
2025-05-12 13:00, 2025-06-09 14:00
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM
January 13
Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy
February 10
Wards of Faerie by Terry Brooks
March 10
Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne White
April 14
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
May 12
The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis
June 9
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
July 14
South of Superior by Ellen Airgood
August 11
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-05-13 18:00, 2025-06-10 18:00
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM
Now meeting on the 2nd Tuesday beginning April 8
January 8
Killer of the Flower Moon by David Grann
February 12
Father Lincoln by Alan Manning
March 12
The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes
April 8
Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery
May 13
Killing Crazy Horse byBill O’Reilly
June 10
The Demon of Unrest byErik Larson
July 8
The Wager by David Grann

Get Crafty Make and Take Crafts for Adults
2025-05-16 13:00
Meets on the 3rd Friday at 1 PM
February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16
Who doesn’t like free? Join your friends and make a fun, free craft. Each month we’ll have a different craft to make and take home to display. Up and coming crafts will feature spring and Americana themes that incorporate coffee filters, felt, seaglass, paint and so much more!
Note: These are adult only events.

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-05-19 13:00
The Friends of the Library will be meeting to discuss volunteer and library related business.
“The Friends” are always looking for new members. The Friends run a used bookstore and volunteer at library programs. Your donations of gently used books and DVDs help support the many wonderful programs offered at the library!

Library Board Meeting
2025-05-21 17:00
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 PM.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-05-24 00:00 - 2025-05-26 23:59
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Memorial Day
Saturday, May 24 – Monday May 26
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Scholastic Book Fair
2025-06-04 00:00 - 2025-06-28 23:59
JUNE 4– JUNE 28
DURING OPEN LIBRARY HOURS
Let your children and grandchildren select some fun summer reading materials to celebrate their accomplishments in school this past year! The library earns 50% of the profits to use toward FREE books for the library’s collection.

Color Our World - Summer Reading Program (All Ages from Birth - 18)
2025-06-21 00:00 - 2025-08-02 23:59
JUNE 21 – AUGUST 2
Children can sign up for summer reading from June 16 – 21 to get a prize! Sign-ups continue through July 12. Set a reading goal, read, and bring your completed finisher slips to the library for a finisher prize bag full of goodies, pick out a FREE book, and enter to win one of our Colortastic Grand Prizes! Finisher bags will be available beginning July 14.
COLORTASTIC GRAND PRIZES
Summer Reading Program finishers can enter for a chance to win:
• 1st Place • $300 Meijer Gift Card + Red Reading Pillow
• 2nd Place • $200 Meijer Gift Card + Blue Reading Pillow
• 3rd Place • $100 Meijer Gift Card + Yellow Reading Pillow
COLORTASTIC GRAND PRIZE PICKS that you can enter to win!
Please note that winners can not win both a Grand Prize and a Grand Prize Pick.

Children (Birth – 5th Grade)

Step2 Flip & Doodle Easel Desk With Stool
MAGNA-TILES – Two Magnetic Construction Sets
Crayola Art Set – Light Up Tracing Pad, Art Case, and Spin & Spiral Station
LEGO Classic Creative Fun and Brick Box Sets
Pix Brix Pixel Art Puzzle Bricks and Starry Night Sets
Magnetic Blocks – Grassland and Forest Building Block Sets including Chicken Jockey!
65” Inflatable Wheel Roller, Pool Toys and Beach Towel
Giant Outdoor Set – Kite, Frisbee, and Ladder Toss

Teen & Tween (6th – 12th Grade)

3D Printing Pen with Filament Refills
Harry Potter Lego Bundle
Disc Golf Basket with Discs and Bag
Kodak Printomatic Camera, Case, and Film
Deluxe Artists Easel and Painting Set

Felix Colors Otsego - Community Scavenger Hunt
2025-06-21 00:00 - 2025-08-02 23:59
June 21 – 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!

Color Our World KICK-OFF
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM – NOON
(Outdoor Event – Weather Permitting)
Colorful bounce houses, fun art stations, games including disc golf, chalk art, color scavenger hunt, popcorn, plus more. Drop in for some colorful and creative fun!

Messy Colorful Play
2025-06-23 10:00
Messy Colorful Play is intended for children 0-5 Years Old.
Mondays at 10 AM
June 23 – July 28
Colorful play stations will be set up so children can explore fun and interactive activities. Spoiler alert – you may get messy!

Color Our World with BenJammin’
2025-06-24 10:00
BenJammin’ and Emily will color your world with music and movement as we rock out with an interactive concert for all ages. Join the band with sing-along tunes!

Color Pop Art Lab - Air Dry Clay Magnets
2025-06-24 14:00
The Color Pop Art Lab meets on Tuesdays @ 2 PM. This event is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
Air Dry Clay Magnets – JUNE 24 @ 2 PM
Watercolor Bookmark Art – JULY 1 @ 2 PM
Movie & Popcorn – “Elemental” (PG, 1 hr 28min) – JULY 8 @ 2 PM
Watercolor Cookies – JULY 15 @ 2 PM
Popsicle Stick Art – JULY 22 @ 2 PM
Fingerprint Art – JULY 29 @ 2 PM

Colorful Stories and Songs
2025-06-25 10:00
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
2025-06-25 14:00
Creative Stations is intended for children in K – 5TH Grade.
June 25 – July 30
Wednesdays at 2 PM
Art, crafts, and building sets!
