Sweet & Salty Book Club

February – May 4th Thursday at 4 PM Middle School – High School Books can be sweet... and some characters are salty! Let’s get together to discuss what we are reading with sweet and salty snacks! Not everyone likes to read the same book, so choose the book you want to read and share with […]

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Scholastic Book Fair

Let your children and grandchildren select some fun summer reading materials to celebrate their accomplishments in school this part year! The library earns 50% of the profits to use toward FREE books for the library’s collection.

Ocean’s of Possibilities – Children’s Summer Reading Program

Dive right into oceans of possibilities at the Otsego District Library this summer! Sign up during our kick-off week of JUNE 13 - 18 and get a prize! Sign-ups will continue through JULY 9. Participants who finish their reading goals will win a finisher bag with a book, prizes, and coupons. They can also enter […]

Ocean’s of Possibilities – Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program

Get ready to make waves this summer with the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program. Read FOUR books and complete TEN challenges to enter the FINtastic Grand Prize drawings. Finishers are also eligible for the FINtastic Grand Prize Picks. The ocean is calling you to sign up at the library during the week of June […]

Budget Committee Meeting

The June budget committee meeting has been moved to Thursday, June 9 at 3:15 PM, to to availability of committee members. Meetings are open to the public and include a period of time for patrons to discuss comments and concerns.

2nd Monday Book Club

The 2nd Monday book club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2 PM Newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to attend! January 10 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan February 14 - Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart March 14 - The Weight of Ink by Rachael Kadish April 11 […]

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 6:00 PM. The board meetings are tentative and could be […]

Outstanding Ocean Kick-Off Party

The event will be outdoors (if possible) and will include fun water activities, games, and snacks. The fire department will have a presentation from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.

Splash & Bubbles Tiny Tots

June 20 – July 25 (No meeting on July 4) Mondays at 10 AM 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with other ocean friends.

Jim Merrill’s Ocean Adventures

ALL ages! This fun-filled family program will introduce you to snorkeling/diving, with hands-on gear, a collection of sea shells, photos of Mr. Jim’s favorite water creatures, and MAGIC of course!

Whale Watercolor

Create a fun whale watercolor painting . This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens. No registration required - all are welcome.

Splishy, Splashy, Stories & Songs

June 22 – July 27 Wednesdays at 10 AM Get ready to make waves as we sing, dance, read stories, play, and create! It’s going to be splishy, splashy fun! Ages 0 - 5

Ocean Life Discovery

June 23 - July 28 Thursdays from 10 AM – NOON Preschool - 5th Grade Drop in and explore sea life through interactive stations including art, sensory, science, and more!

Beach Party

Come to a fun beach party at the library! Play games, eat snacks, and have a great time! This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens. No registration required - all are welcome.

Splash & Bubbles Tiny Tots

June 20 – July 25 (No meeting on July 4) Mondays at 10 AM 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with other ocean friends.

Mermaid Luau Party

Put on your mermaid tails (dress up) to celebrate these creatures of the sea with a fun-filled luau event. Get your own special mermaid name, make a flower lei, and enjoy mermaid-tastic activities!

Barnacle Bracelets

Make a fun ocean themed bracelet out of tiny beads! This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens. No registration required - all are welcome.

Splishy, Splashy, Stories & Songs

June 22 – July 27 Wednesdays at 10 AM Get ready to make waves as we sing, dance, read stories, play, and create! It’s going to be splishy, splashy fun! Ages 0 - 5

Ocean Life Discovery

June 23 - July 28 Thursdays from 10 AM – NOON Preschool - 5th Grade Drop in and explore sea life through interactive stations including art, sensory, science, and more!

Sweet & Salty Book Club

Books can be sweet... and some characters are salty! Let’s get together to discuss what we are reading with sweet and salty snacks! Not everyone likes to read the same book, so choose the book you want to read and share with the group – your  books, your choice! Ask a staff member about new […]

Finding Nemo & Friends – Otsego Main Street & Downtown Otsego Business

The library has partnered with Otsego Main Street and the downtown Otsego area to give you an interactive activity. During the whole month of July, downtown area businesses and local community centers will have characters from the Disney movies Finding Nemo and Dory. Pick up a list at the library to find different ocean friends […]

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the Independence Day holiday weekend. Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Finding Nemo Movie

Watch this fintastic Disney movie while you munch on popcorn!

Sun & Moon Shell Painting

Paint Sun & Moon Shells with us - These flat shells are perfect for painting! This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens. No registration required - all are welcome.

Splishie, Splashie, Stories & Songs

June 22 – July 27 Wednesdays at 10 AM Get ready to make waves as we sing, dance, read stories, play, and create! It’s going to be splishy, splashy fun! Ages 0 – 5

Ocean Life Discovery

June 23 - July 28 Thursdays from 10 AM – NOON Preschool - 5th Grade Drop in and explore sea life through interactive stations including art, sensory, science, and more!

Teen Scene

Hang out and we play games, eat snacks, and create lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and awesome new tabletop games. This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens. No registration required - all are welcome.

Overstock Book Sale

The Overstock Book Sale takes place during library hours: 9 AM - 6 PM. Prices: Adult books – 3/$1 and Kids books – 4/$1 Who doesn’t like book bargains?! The Friends of the Library are holding an Overstock Book Sale every few months during library hours. Books will be on sale for 3/$1 in front […]

Splash & Bubbles Tiny Tots

June 20 – July 25 (No meeting on July 4) Mondays at 10 AM 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with other ocean friends.