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  • The Otsego Art Competition 2026

    Sponsored by the Otsego Arts Council Saturday, May 2 – Saturday, May 9 (During Open Library Hours) The Otsego Art Competition 2026 will be held in the library’s large program […]

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    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 […]

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday at 6 PM New members are always welcome to attend one or all sessions! February 12 Lions of the West by […]

  • Coffee and Conversations

    Coffee and Conversations meets on the 3rd Friday @ 10 AM January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, and May 15 Let’s build community by sharing coffee or tea, […]

  • Friends of the Library Meeting

    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 […]

  • 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 PM.

  • Get Crafty Make and Take Crafts for Adults

    Get Crafty Make and Take Crafts for Adults meets on the 3rd Friday @ 1 PM January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, and May 22 (Please Note: the May meetup is the 4th Friday) Join your friends each month to create a fun make-and-take project. Upcoming crafts will highlight winter and spring themes. […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    The library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. CLOSED:  Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    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 Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods March 9 The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden April 13 Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll May 11 Frozen River by […]

  • Scholastic Book Fair

    June 9 – 27 DURING OPEN LIBRARY HOURS Let your children and grandchildren select some fun summer reading materials to celebrate their accomplishments in school this past year and encourage a love of reading all summer long! The library earns 50% of the profits to use toward FREE books for the library’s collection and future programs.

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday at 6 PM New members are always welcome to attend one or all sessions! February 12 Lions of the West by Robert Morgan March 12 Kalamazoo Gals by John Thomas April 9 Mark Twain (1st Half) by Ron Chernow May 14 Mark Twain (2nd Half) by […]

  • Sprout & Seek: Downtown Otsego Scavenger Hunt

    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, […]

  • Little Seeds, Big Stories: Watch Us Grow! Summer Reading Program 2026

    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, July 11, so there’s still time to jump in and grow. Set your reading goal, dig into great books, and turn in your completed finisher […]

  • Nature Tales & Trails

    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!

  • Botanical Coaster Painting

    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 […]

  • Tiny Sprouts

    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.

  • Magic By Thomas

    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. Magic By […]

  • Plots & Petals Book Club

    Every Other Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) June 24, July 8, and July 22 A blooming book club—bring what you’re reading, share your favorites, and watch new stories grow.

  • Library Board Meeting + Budget Committee 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. The Budget Committee meeting will take place before this meeting at 3 PM. These meetings are held once a month […]

  • Nature Makers Science Club

    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.

  • Painted Flower Pots

    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 […]

  • Nature Tales & Trails

    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!

  • Tiny Sprouts

    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.

  • All About Bugs!

    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. All About […]

  • Ink & Ivy Writing Club

    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.

  • Nature Makers Science Club

    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.

  • Movie Day – The Secret Garden

    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 […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Independence Day Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

  • Nature Tales & Trails

    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!

  • Tiny Sprouts

    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.

  • Movie Day – The Lorax

    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. Movie Day […]

  • Plots & Petals Book Club

    Every Other Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) June 24, July 8, and July 22 A blooming book club—bring what you’re reading, share your favorites, and watch new stories grow.

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday at 6 PM New members are always welcome to attend one or all sessions! February 12 Lions of the West by Robert Morgan March 12 Kalamazoo Gals by John Thomas April 9 Mark Twain (1st Half) by Ron Chernow May 14 Mark Twain (2nd Half) by […]

  • Nature Makers Science Club

    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.

  • Bird-Feeder Art

    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 […]

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    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 Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods March 9 The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden April 13 Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll May 11 Frozen River by […]

  • Nature Tales & Trails

    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!

  • Clay Geode Art

    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 […]

  • Tiny Sprouts

    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.

  • Wacky Foam Party with Joel Tacey

    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. Wacky Foam […]

  • Ink & Ivy Writing Club

    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.

  • 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 PM.

  • Nature Makers Science Club

    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.

  • Wood Wind Chimes

    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 […]

  • Nature Tales & Trails

    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!

  • Chula Vista Garden Club

    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 […]

  • Tiny Sprouts

    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.

  • Blake Harms, WOOD TV8 – Meteorologist

    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. Blake Harms, […]

  • Plots & Petals Book Club

    Every Other Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) June 24, July 8, and July 22 A blooming book club—bring what you’re reading, share your favorites, and watch new stories grow.

  • Nature Makers Science Club

    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.

  • Cottagecore Rock Painting

    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 […]

  • Nature Tales & Trails

    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!

  • Beekeeping with Abbott Farms

    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 […]

  • Tiny Sprouts

    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.

  • Beekeeping with Abbott Farms

    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 […]

  • Ink & Ivy Writing Club

    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.