Otsego District Public Library

Bluey Party
2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
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 fun with Bluey and Bingo at this lively party. Celebrate with the whole Heeler family while you enjoy games, crafts, activities and snacks.
This is going to be a whackadoo party – hope to see you there, Matey!

Get Crafty - Make & Take Crafts
2024-03-15 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Coffee & Conversation
2024-03-15 10:00, 2024-02-16 10:00
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.

Art Hub
2024-03-14 16:00
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!

Storytime
2024-03-14 10:00, 2024-03-07 10:00, 2024-02-29 10:00, 2024-02-22 10:00, 2024-02-15 10:00
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.

Non-Fiction Book Club
2024-03-13 18:00
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
June 12
The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan
July 10
The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606 by James Shapiro
August 14
Blue Highways: A Journey into America by William Least Heat-Moon

Music & Movement
2024-03-13 10:00, 2024-03-06 10:00, 2024-02-28 10:00, 2024-02-21 10:00
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!

Tiny Tots
2024-03-12 10:00, 2024-03-05 10:00, 2024-02-27 10:00, 2024-02-20 10:00
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!

2nd Monday Book Club
2024-03-11 14:00
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 10
Born A Crime by Trevor Noah
July 8
The Nickle Boys by Colson Whitehead
August 12
Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis

Landscaping with Native Plants for Pollinators
2024-03-07 18:30
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 habitats for wildlife. Many of our beloved butterflies and pollinators depend on very specific plant species.
Learning about and incorporating these native plants in your yard will help to support these nature superstars!

Teen Scene
2024-03-07 16:00
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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2024-03-04 11:00 - 16:00
Be a hero and donate blood!
Make your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Crafting Corner
2024-02-28 13:00
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.

Strange Automotive Tales Old, Obscure, and Outrageous Car History
2024-02-22 18:30
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 served as a consultant for automotive restorers and television productions including PBS, NPR, History Channel plus more!

Sweet & Salty Book Club
2024-02-22 16:00
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!

Library Board Meeting
2024-02-21 17:30
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-02-19
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!

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts
2024-02-16 13:00

Creative Writing Club
2024-02-15 16:00
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.
