Otsego District Public Library

Honeybee Basics
2022-11-03 19:00 (America/Detroit)
Presented by the Kalamazoo Bee Club
By the time a person becomes an adult they normally know a little something about honeybees. They know they are good for the planet as a pollinator insect and they sting. They may even know that honeybees are in peril due to a host of issues.
Are you interested in knowing more about starting your own hive, what causes colony collapse, what goes on inside a beehive, or what you can do to save the bees? Get the answers to these questions and so much more from a beekeeper from the Kalamazoo Bee Club. You don’t want to miss it!

Creative Cafe - Wooden Signs
2022-11-04 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-11-05 09:30 - 12:00
Presented by Judi Hayward -Snell of 2Creative Art Studio in Plainwell
Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5
9:30 AM – 12 PM (both days)
An afternoon class will open if these classes fill.
Create a beautiful wooden sign for your home, the holidays, or as a gift. Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required (non-refundable). You will be able to choose from three different patterns, learn to make a bow to add to your sign, and add some embellishments if desired. Cost of the class covers the instruction, your finished wooden art, and refreshments. These classes are for adults only unless special permission is given

Tiny Tots
2022-11-08 10:00, 2022-11-15 10:00
Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 13 – November 15
Ages 0 – 24
Months Babies and their caregivers will learn fun songs, hear a story, and play with their new friends!

STEAM Stations
2022-11-08 16:00, 2022-11-15 16:00
September 13 – November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore.
Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and under must have an adult in the building.

Music & Movement
2022-11-09 10:00, 2022-11-16 10:00
Wednesdays at 10 AM
September 14 – November 16
Ages 0 – 5
Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.

Non-Fiction Book Club
2022-11-09 18:00, 2022-12-14 18:00
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM – Newcomers are always welcome!
July 13 Satch, Dizzy, & Rapid Robert by Timothy M. Gay
August 10 The Escape Artists by Neal Bascomb
September 14 The Dynasty by Jeff Benedict
October 12 The Cast Ridge by McKay Jenkins
November 9 The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns
December 14 Read A Book of Your Choice
January 11 The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin

Library Board Meeting
2022-11-09 18:00, 2022-11-16 16:00 - 20:00
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.
Library Board Schedule Updates:
The October meeting of the board was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
It has been rescheduled to November 9 at 6 PM and will be a combined meeting with the November regular meeting.
On November 16, from 4-8 (or until finished) the library board will meet for a Strategic Planning Board Retreat with Amanda Standerfer from Fast Forward Libraries. The community survey results and input will be discussed and considered during the strategic planning process!
These meetings are normally held once a month on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. The board meetings are tentative and could be subject to change at any time. Keep an eye out for deviations in scheduled dates/times of these meetings.

Storytime
2022-11-10 10:00, 2022-11-17 10:00
Thursdays at 10 AM
September 15 – November 17
Ages 0 – 5
Autumn stories, songs, and crafts will help children FALL in love with Storytime and their library!

Art Hub - Teen/Tween Craft Club
2022-11-10 16:00
September 8 – November 10
2nd Thursday at 4 PM
Middle School – High School
Join us for drawing, painting, crafting and more! The crafts at these meetups are more advanced and picked with teens and tweens in mind.
No registration necessary.

2nd Monday Book Club
2022-11-14 14:00, 2022-12-12 14:00
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM – Newcomers are always welcome!
August 8 Educated by Tara Westover
September 12 The Garden Collection by Christina Thompson
October 17 Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
(Note: Date change due to library being closed)
November 14 The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg
December 12 Read A Book of Your Choice

January 9 The Rubber Woman by Lindsay Ashford

Teen Scene
2022-11-17 16:00
September 15 – November 17
1st & 3rd Thursday at 4 PM
Middle School – High School
Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and tabletop games.

Coffee & Conversations
2022-11-18 10:00, 2022-12-16 10:00
August – December
Meets on the 3rd Friday from 10 – 11 AM
Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and light refreshments will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics, books you’ve enjoyed, or whatever else you want to chat about.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-26
The library will be closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.
CLOSED:
Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Saturday, November 26, 2022
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
Need some books to get you through the holidays? Download FREE eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows and more HERE with your library card!

GRINCHmas Cookie Party
2022-12-01 16:00
Decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, and candy as we watch The Grinch!
Cookies will be premade and all you have to do is decorate to your holiday heart’s content!
All teens and tweens are welcome – no registration necessary.

Preparing Your Estate Plan
2022-12-01 19:00
Preparing Your Estate Plan * GUEST SPEAKER
Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney at Law
Thursday, DECEMBER 1 at 7 PM (Rescheduled from a previous date)
A basic overview of estate planning – account registration, beneficiary designation, will, trust, tax information, life insurance, and TOD.

Crafting Corner
2022-12-21 13:00
August – December
Meets on the 4th Wednesday from 1 – 2 PM
Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will gather on the comfortable chairs in the corner of the library by the fireplace and chat while we create.

CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
2022-12-23

LIBRARY CLOSED
2022-12-24 - 2022-12-26, 2022-12-31 - 2023-01-02
The library will be closed for Christmas and New Years.
CLOSED – December 24 – 26
CLOSED – December 31 – January 2
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
Need some books to get you through the holidays? Download FREE eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows and more HERE with your library card!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Early Literacy Fundraiser
2022-12-27 - 2023-01-21
Tuesday, December 27 – Saturday, January 21
You’ve got a Golden Ticket for fun this winter at your library! Sponsored by generous donations from local businesses, the library’s large program room will be transformed into a life-size Wonka factory. Tour the factory with your family and play a game based on the beloved books by Roald Dahl.
The library collects a free-will donation during this event which will go towards new children’s materials. You don’t want to miss out on this SWEET event!

Read & Dine Adult Winter Reading Program
2023-01-02 - 2023-03-31
January – March 31
Sign up to be part of Read & Dine Adult Winter Reading Program this winter! Read ten books and you can enter a drawing to 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 (2 Kindles and cookbooks) and local restaurants for sponsoring this program!
