Otsego District Public Library
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June 20 – August 1 (All Ages) Downtown Otsego is blooming for the Summer Reading Program! Local businesses and community organizations have different “sprouts” hidden in their windows, including flowers, […]
Saturday, June 20 – Saturday, August 1 Get ready to grow your reading garden! Sign up for summer reading from June 15 – 19 to get a prize! Registration stays open through Saturday, […]
June 23 - July 28 Tuesdays @ 10 AM (Preschool – 5th Grade) Explore, imagine, and create in the great outdoors! We’ll share stories, enjoy nature-based activities, and make fun crafts inspired by the world around us. Special Event: Bugs, Books and Beyond with Don Newman on June 30 @ 10 AM!
Branching Out! Tuesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) Let your curiosity bloom! Teens/tweens are invited to dig into hands-on art, nature, gardening, and pollinator adventures with special guest presenters! Beekeeping with Abbott Farms • July 28 @ 2 PM Get the buzz on bees! Meet a local beekeeper and discover how honey bees run […]
June 24 - July 29 Wednesdays @ 10 AM (Birth – 5 Years Old) Perfect for our littlest learners! Explore nature through songs, sensory play, and simple activities designed to spark curiosity and connection.
Wild Wonders Wednesday Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Preschool – 5th Grade) Get ready for exciting presenters, interactive activities, and unforgettable experiences all centered around the wonders of nature. Beekeeping with Abbott Farms • July 29 @ 2 PM Buzz into the fascinating world of bees! Join a local beekeeper to learn how honey bees live, […]
Every Other Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) July 1, July 15, and July 29 Where nature meets creative writing—fun prompts and challenges where ideas twist, climb, and grow.
June 25 - July 30 Thursdays @ 10 AM (Preschool – 5th Grade) A perfect blend of creativity and curiosity! Experiment, craft, and explore your way through nature-themed projects designed for hands-on learning and discovery.
Nature Studio Thursdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) Teens and tweens are welcome to join us to get crafty in the Nature Studio! Creat a fun piece of art to take home. Metal Beaded Bookmarks • July 30 @ 2 PM Leaf your place in style with a custom bookmark that’s ready to […]
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 […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on […]
The 2nd Monday Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2 PM. New members are always welcome to attend one or all sessions! February 9 The […]
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the following Wednesdays @ 5 PM July 1 The Gales of November by John U. Bacon August 12 The Crisis of Islam (Book 1) and What Went Wrong? (Book 2) by Bernard Lewis September 9 Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo October 7 Democracy in America by Harvey C. Mansfield & Delba […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on […]
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 […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the […]
3rd Friday @ 10 AM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.
3rd Friday @ 1 PM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the […]
Pick up a tiny canvas when you sign up to create a Michigan masterpiece. Bring it to life using any medium — paint, mixed media, clay, and more. Capture Michigan’s […]
1st Thursday @ 4 PM September 3, October 1, and November 5 Hang out with us! Play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and some fun new tabletop games.
The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Labor Day September 5 – September 7 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready to use your imagination and get your creativity flowing!
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the following Wednesdays @ 5 PM July 1 The Gales of November by John U. Bacon August 12 The Crisis of Islam (Book 1) and What Went Wrong? (Book 2) by Bernard Lewis September 9 Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo October 7 Democracy in America by Harvey C. Mansfield & Delba […]
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your spookiest attire or costume! Thursday, December 3 – Santa Storytime – Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!
2nd Thursday @ 4 PM September 10, October 8, and November 12 Do you LOVE to write? Join us as we write together and share short stories, personal writing pieces, and ideas. All writing styles are welcome.
Laurel Day with Do Something Co. Friday, September 11 from 1 PM - 2:30 PM or Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM Create a beautiful fall wreath in this fun, hands-on workshop! Using a 12-inch frame, you’ll design a custom faux foliage wreath, finished at approximately 14–16 inches—perfect for adding a seasonal […]
Laurel Day with Do Something Co. Friday, September 11 from 1 PM - 2:30 PM or Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM Create a beautiful fall wreath in this fun, hands-on workshop! Using a 12-inch frame, you’ll design a custom faux foliage wreath, finished at approximately 14–16 inches—perfect for adding a seasonal […]
The 2nd Monday Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month @ 2 PM. July 13 Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger August 10 Back of Beyond by C.J. Box September 14 James by Percival Everett October 12 The Little Liar by Mitch Album November 9 These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready to use your imagination and get your creativity flowing!
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
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.
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your spookiest attire or costume! Thursday, December 3 – Santa Storytime – Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!
3rd Thursday @ 4 PM September 17, October 15, and November 19 Create beautiful pieces of art that are more advanced and hand picked just for teens/tweens. You will be drawing, painting, crafting, and so much more!
Preparing for Retirement Series Presented by Ginger Titus, CFP® Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Medicare and Social Security Explained Guest Speaker Miranda Pearson, Program Supervisor - Area Agency on Aging 3A Thursday, September 17 @ 6:30 PM Maximize your retirement income and protect your future. This session reveals how to strategically claim Social Security benefits […]
3rd Friday @ 10 AM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.
3rd Friday @ 1 PM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill required. Bring your friends or connect with new friends while creating a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display. Note: These are […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready to use your imagination and get your creativity flowing!
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your spookiest attire or costume! Thursday, December 3 – Santa Storytime – Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!
4th Thursday @ 4 PM September 24 and October 22 Discuss what you are reading over snacks. Choose any book you are reading to share with the group. Ask a staff member about book suggestions!
2nd and 4th Mondays from 1 - 3PM September 28th – January 25 (No Meetup December 21) Join us twice a month for a friendly American Mahjong meetup open to all skill levels. Enjoy relaxed games, meet fellow enthusiasts, and build your skills in a welcoming, social atmosphere. New players are always welcome!
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready to use your imagination and get your creativity flowing!
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your spookiest attire or costume! Thursday, December 3 – Santa Storytime – Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!
1st Thursday @ 4 PM September 3, October 1, and November 5 Hang out with us! Play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and some fun new tabletop games.
Thursday, October 1 @ 6 PM Love plants? Join us for a relaxed hands-on introduction to plant propagation. Bring a plant from home to share and make cuttings if you'd like -- no pressure if you don't. We'll swap tips, learn together, and enjoy some plant talk along the way. Everyone will leave with new […]
***SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10 AM - NOON*** Please note: This party was originally scheduled for October 10. The corrected date is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10 AM - NOON Preschool - 5th Grade Join us at the library for a fabulously fancy celebration inspired by Fancy Nancy! Young princes and princesses are invited to […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready […]
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the following Wednesdays @ 5 PM July 1 The Gales of November by John U. Bacon August 12 The Crisis of Islam (Book 1) and What […]
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your […]
2nd Thursday @ 4 PM September 10, October 8, and November 12 Do you LOVE to write? Join us as we write together and share short stories, personal writing pieces, […]
The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY Fall Book Sale! BIG FALL Book Sale – 2 Days! Friday, October 9 from 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, […]
