Otsego District Public Library

Library Board Meeting
2025-05-21 17:00 (America/Detroit)
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.

2nd Monday Book Club
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
2025-06-10 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

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, 2025-06-30 10:00, 2025-07-07 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, 2025-07-02 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, 2025-07-02 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!

Bold & Bright Book Club
2025-06-25 14:00
This book club is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
Meets on Wednesdays @ 2 PM
June 25, July 9, & July 23
Share what you are reading or your favorite book!

Library Board Meeting
2025-06-25 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.
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Notice of Library Board Meeting Rescheduling
The regular board meeting of the Otsego District Library Board has been rescheduled to June 25 at 5 PM. The budget committee will meet on June 24 at 3 PM. These meetings were rescheduled due to lack of a quorum. Thank you!
Thank you for your understanding.

Masterpiece Makers
2025-06-26 10:00, 2025-07-03 10:00
Masterpiece Makers is intended for children Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
June 26 – July 31
10 AM
Learn about famous artists and create artwork inspired by their masterpieces.

Canvas & Chaos - Canvas Magnet Painting
2025-06-26 14:00
Canvas & Chaos is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
This group meets on Thursdays at 2 PM.
Canvas Magnet Painting – JUNE 26 @ 2 PM
Bookshelf Doodles – JULY 3 @ 2 PM
Sharpie Tie Dye Tote Bags – JULY 10 @ 2 PM
Paint Your Friend – JULY 17 @ 2 PM
Geometric Mountains – JULY 24 @ 2 PM
Fantasy Drawing Class w/Natalie Budnick – JULY 31 @ 2 PM***
*** Create a fantasy creature at this interactive class for all skill levels!

Joel Tacey’s Foam Party (Outdoor Event)
2025-07-01 10:00
Foam parties are a fun, playful way to dance, be silly, and burn off energy with skin-safe, non-toxic foam and family-friendly music. Bring a change of clothes for after the fun!

Color Pop Art Lab - Watercolor Bookmark Art
2025-07-01 14:00

Ink & Imagination Writing Club
2025-07-02 14:00
The Ink & Imagination Writing Club is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
This club meets on Wednesdays at 2 PM
July 2, July 16, and July 30
Write, explore, and share with fellow young authors.

Canvas & Chaos - Bookshelf Doodles
2025-07-03 14:00

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-07-04 00:00 - 2025-07-05 23:59
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Independence Day
Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Movie & Popcorn - “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (PG, 1 hr 29 min)
2025-07-08 10:00
Munch on popcorn while you watch this imaginative movie. Movie viewers will pick a crayon to draw something that they would like to make come to life.
Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Rated: PG
Run Time: 1 hr 29 min
(Please note: blankets and pillows are not allowed in the library.)

Color Pop Art Lab - Movie & Popcorn - Elemental
2025-07-08 14:00

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-07-08 18:00
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM
New members are always welcome to attend one or all sessions!
July 8
The Wager by David Grann
August 12
The Words We Live By by Linda R. Monk
September 9
Perfect Strangers by Roseann Sdoia
October 14
On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves
November 11
James Madison: A Life Reconsidered by Lynne Cheney
December 9
The Hummingbird’s Gift by Sy Montgomery
January 13
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig
