Otsego District Public Library

Construct and Create
2026-02-10 16:00, 2026-02-03 16:00 (America/Detroit)
Construct and Create meets on Tuesdays @ 4 PM
February 3 – April 28 (No meetup on April 7)
Kindergarten – 5th Graders
Join your friends after school to build great structures and create beautiful art projects. Each week, you’ll have a new set of building materials and art supplies to spark your creativity and get your imagination flowing!

Tiny Tots
2026-02-10 10:00, 2026-02-03 10:00
Tiny Tots meets on Tuesdays @ 10 AM
February 3 – April 28 (No meetup on April 7)
Ages 0 – 24 months
Babies and their caregivers will learn fun songs, hear a story, and play with new friends!

2nd Monday Book Club
2026-02-09 14:00
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 Ariel Lawhon
June 8
An Echo In Time by Boo Walker
July 13
Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
August 10
Back of Beyond by CJ Box

AARP FREE Tax-Aide
2026-02-06 00:00 - 23:59
AARP will be at the library for Friday ONLY Appointments
February 6 – April 10 (No Availability February 20 or March 20)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare federal and state income tax returns free of charge.
Call the library on or after Monday, January 19 at (269) 694-9690 to schedule your appointment.
All are welcome to schedule. No walk-in availability.

Main St. Dueling Pianos
2026-02-05 19:00
FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH
Join us in celebrating Otsego District Library during the month of February at these special events!
The Library will kick off this special month with something that the Otsego Patrons love – MUSIC!
Join Joe Laureano and a dueling piano performer for a high-energy, interactive show that spans multiple decades and genres.
The audience drives the show by requesting songs, and the performers’ job is to “facilitate the fun” by playing those requests. The audience will also be able to enjoy a sweet & salty snack!

Teen Scene
2026-02-05 16:00
Teen Scene meets on the 1st Thursday @ 4 PM
February 5, March 5, and April 2
Hang out with us! Play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and some fun new tabletop games.
These events are intended for teens and tweens in middle school thru high school. Newcomers are always welcome!

Storytime
2026-02-05 10:00
Storytime is on Thursdays @ 10 AM
February 5 – April 30 (No meetup on April 9)
Ages 0 – 5
Each session focuses on a fun theme including stories, songs, and a craft.

Special Board Meeting
2026-02-04 17:00 - 19:00
The Otsego District Public Library Board will have a Special Meeting on Feb 4 from 5 – 7 PM for a Strategic Plan Update.

Music & Movement
2026-02-04 10:00
Music & Movement meets on Wednesdays @ 10 AM
February 4 – April 29 (No meetup on April 8)
Ages 0 – 5
Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities during this lively musical class.

Library Board Meeting
2026-01-21 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.

Get Crafty Make and Take Crafts for Adults
2026-01-16 13:00
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. Enjoy hands on instruction while you create a craft to display at home.
Note: These are ADULT ONLY events.

Coffee and Conversations
2026-01-16 10:00
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, treats, and conversations!

Non-Fiction Book Club
2026-01-15 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
**PLEASE NOTE THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 2026 ALL MEETINGS WILL BE ON THE SECOND THURSDAY AT 6 PM

2nd Monday Book Club
2026-01-12 14:00, 2025-12-08 14:00
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!
July 14
South of Superior byEllen Airgood
August 11
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
September 8
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
October 13
Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
November 10
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
December 8
Holiday Book of Choice
January 12
Funny Story by Emily Henry

Read & Dine: Adult Winter Reading Club
2026-01-02 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59
January 2 – March 31
Sign up to be part of the Read & Dine Adult Winter Reading Program this winter! Read ten books and you can enter a drawing to possibly win a Kindle Fire or a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. Reading logs will be available at the circulation desk or at our drive-thru pickup window.
ALL Participants who finish reading 10 books will receive a cookbook (while supplies last). Thank you to the Friends of the Library (Kindle and cookbooks) and local restaurants for sponsoring this program!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-12-31 00:00 - 2026-01-01 23:59
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED: New Years
Wednesday, December 31 – Thursday, January 1
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

READING IS “SNOW” MUCH FUN - Early Literacy Fundraiser
2025-12-26 00:00 - 2026-01-24 23:59
Friday, December 26 – Saturday, January 24

READING IS SNOW MUCH FUN at Otsego District Library begins Monday! This is an ODL early literacy fundraiser event. Your donations support our children’s collection! For your donation this year, you’ll get a peppermint and you can glue a cotton ball onto our giant snowman

This year our winter early literacy fundraiser is like a mini children’s museum exhibit and includes the following:

Craft (changes each week – 4 weeks)
Fine Motor Activity (changes each week – 4 weeks)
Large motor activity (changes each week – 4 weeks)
A new scavenger hunt each week. Week one is the Star Wars hunt
Learning boards (Snowy Day/Ezra Jack Keats, Science of Snowflakes, and Arctic Animals – coming soon)
An igloo to play inside with Snowy Gobidex (magnetic) blocks
A wintry Early Literacy Center including an arctic puppet show
A photo booth option with three singing snowmen
A snowy seal cave

Be sure to come back each week for a new craft and activities and don’t forget to invite your friends to meet you at the library for our winter early literacy fundraiser!
Let’s have SNOW MUCH FUN this winter at ODL!

A giant thanks goes out to all our local business sponsors: At the Master’s Feet Ministry, B & C Trophy, Berkshire Hathaway – Chuck Kinnane, Edward Jones – Ginger Titus, Endless Destinations, LLC, The Friends of the Otsego Library, @Friendshipwesleyanchurch, Full Circle Plumbing Services, Library Board Member, Eileen Lane, McEwen Law Office, Millassist Services, Old Mill Brewpub & Grill, Safari Circuits, Tom & Diana Gilmer, and Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2025-12-25 23:59
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED: Christmas
Wednesday, December 24 – Thursday, December 25
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-12-09 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

Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party
2025-12-05 16:00
Kick off the holiday season at our festive and fun filled Christmas hangout made just for teens and tweens! Come dressed in your ugliest sweater, Santa hat, or anything festive! Enjoy sweet treats, warm refreshments, games, music, and holiday cheer.
Bring a small, inexpensive gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. If you’re unable to bring a gift, let us know — we’ll make sure you can still participate. Come hang out, snack, and celebrate the season!
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Santa Storytime & Party
2025-12-03 10:00
This event is for children ages 0-5.
Santa is coming to the library to see our young friends!
Children will hear a couple of holiday stories, make a craft, see Santa, and receive a special gift from the library. Plus, a party would not be complete without a fun holiday snack. It’s going to be a festive and fun event!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-29 23:59
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED: Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27 – Saturday, November 29
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Get Crafty - Make and Take Crafts
2025-11-21 13:00
Get Crafty – Make and Take Crafts meets on the 3rd Friday at 1 PM
August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21
Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill required. These are adult only events.
August – Fancy Upcycled Envelopes
September – Birch Tree Resist Paintings
October – Yarn Wrapped Pumpkins
November – Holiday Decor

Coffee & Conversations
2025-11-21 10:00
Coffee & Conversations meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10 AM.
August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21
Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Falconry
2025-11-20 18:30
Presented by Licensed Falconer, Angel Green
Angel will talk about the hunting sport of Falconry from its earliest history to modern day practice, including the steps involved in becoming a falconer. She will bring a lot of falconry equipment, discuss how it’s used in the sport, and detail the process of trapping and training a wild hawk.
Angel will bring a red tailed hawk she trapped last September and hunted with over the fall and winter. Attendees will be encouraged to come up after the presentation to look at and handle equipment, ask questions, and take a closer look at the bird.

Art Hub
2025-11-20 16:00
Art Hub meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 18, October 16, and November 20
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!
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Storytime
2025-11-20 10:00
Storytime meets on Thursdays at 10 AM!
September 11 – November 20
Ages 0 – 5
Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week.
Wear your costume on October 30 for a Special Halloween Storytime!
