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  • Music & Movement

    Wednesdays at 10 AM February 1 - May 10 (No meeting on April 5) Ages 0-5 Join us for a wild adventure each week while we sing, dance, move, and experience sensory play!

  • Crafting Corner

    January - May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee if you like. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will […]

  • Storytime

    Thursdays at 10 AM February 2 – May 11 (No meeting on April 6) Ages 0 - 5 Each week will have a new theme while we read stories, sing songs, and make a themed craft!

  • Sweet & Salty Book Club

    Thursday, February 23 – May 25 4th Thursday at 4 PM Each month we’ll discuss what we are reading over snacks! Choose the book you want to read and share with the group. Need an fun book suggestion? Ask a staff member about new and popular book titles!

  • Little Michigan: A Nostalgic Look at Michigan’s Smallest Towns

    A Nostalgic Look at Michigan’s Smallest Towns Author, Kathryn Houghton Michigan’s small towns have great stories. Little Michigan presents 100 towns with populations under 600. Each community is charming and unique PLUS have their share of surprises. Do you know which crime scene inspired the famous film Anatomy of a Murder or where you will […]

  • Tiny Tots

    Tuesdays at 10 AM January 31 - May 9 (No meeting on April 4) Ages 0 - 24 months Songs, books, rhymes, and fun group play for our youngest patrons!

  • STEAM

    Children

    Tuesdays at 4 PM January 31 – May 9 (No meetup on April 4) For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

  • Music & Movement

    Wednesdays at 10 AM February 1 - May 10 (No meeting on April 5) Ages 0-5 Join us for a wild adventure each week while we sing, dance, move, and experience sensory play!

  • Storytime

    Thursdays at 10 AM February 2 – May 11 (No meeting on April 6) Ages 0 - 5 Each week will have a new theme while we read stories, sing songs, and make a themed craft!

  • Teen Scene

    Thursday, February 2 – May 4 (No meeting on April 6) 1st Thursday at 4 PM Hang out with us each week to play games, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and awesome new tabletop games.

  • Mixed Media Madness

    February - May 1st Friday from 1 – 3 PM Drop in to create a unique piece of art using the library’s resources and a variety of media. Each month you will be making a seasonal/holiday craft you will be proud to display!

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM Newcomers are always welcome! January 9 Mysterious Death of Miss Jane Austen by Lindsay Ashford February 13 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides March 13 One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline April 10 The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot by Marianne Cronin May 8 Dearest […]

  • Tiny Tots

    Tuesdays at 10 AM January 31 - May 9 (No meeting on April 4) Ages 0 - 24 months Songs, books, rhymes, and fun group play for our youngest patrons!

  • STEAM

    Children

    Tuesdays at 4 PM January 31 – May 9 (No meetup on April 4) For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

  • Music and Movement

    Wednesdays at 10 AM February 1 - May 10 (No meeting on April 5) Ages 0-5 Join us for a wild adventure each week while we sing, dance, move, and experience sensory play!

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM Newcomers are always welcome! January 11 The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin February 8 Lincoln on the Verge by Ted Widmer March 8 Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown April 12 Rough Magic by Lara Prior-Palmer May 10 Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin June […]

  • Storytime

    Thursdays at 10 AM February 2 – May 11 (No meeting on April 6) Ages 0 - 5 Each week will have a new theme while we read stories, sing songs, and make a themed craft!

  • Art Hub

    Thursday, February 9 – May 11 2nd Thursday at 4 PM Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! Join us for drawing, painting, crafting and more! The crafts at these classes are more advanced and picked with teens and tweens in mind. Registration is not required.

  • 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 5:30 PM.

  • Creative Writing Club

    Thursday, February 16 - May 18 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Do you LOVE to write? Join us each month to share short stories, original writing pieces, and ideas. We welcome all writing styles – poetry, memoir, graphic novel, non-fiction, fiction, and prose.

  • Coffee and Conversations

    January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and light refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

  • Social Scene

    Adults - Post High School through Mid-30s February – May 3rd Friday at 5 PM Tired of trying to find something to do with other adults your age? Gather with other young adults for games, activities and social time! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

  • Crafting Corner

    January - May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee if you like. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will […]

  • Sweet & Salty Book Club

    Thursday, February 23 – May 25 4th Thursday at 4 PM Each month we’ll discuss what we are reading over snacks! Choose the book you want to read and share with the group. Need an fun book suggestion? Ask a staff member about new and popular book titles!

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 27 - Monday, May 29 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

  • Scholastic Book Fair

    Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 30 During all open library hours. 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.

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM Newcomers are always welcome! January 9 Mysterious Death of Miss Jane Austen by Lindsay Ashford February 13 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides March 13 One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline April 10 The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot by Marianne Cronin May 8 Dearest […]

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM Newcomers are always welcome! January 11 The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin February 8 Lincoln on the Verge by Ted Widmer March 8 Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown April 12 Rough Magic by Lara Prior-Palmer May 10 Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin June […]

  • Sweet Summertime Stories – Children’s Summer Reading Program

    Get ready for some sweet summer fun at the Otsego District Library! Sign up during our kick-off week of June 12 - 17 and get a prize! Sign-ups will continue through July 8. Participants who finish their reading goals will win a finisher bag with a book, prizes, and coupons for yummy treats. They can […]

  • Sweet Summertime Stories – Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program

    Get ready for some sweet summer fun at the Otsego District Library! Sign up during our kick-off week of June 12 - 17 to get a prize! Sign-ups will continue through July 8. Participants who finish their reading goal will get a finisher bag with a book, prizes, and coupons for yummy treats. They can […]

  • Candy Land Kickoff

    Drop in to visit Candy Castle, Licorice Lagoon, Chocolate Mountain, Gingerbread House, Lollipop Woods, Ice Cream Slopes, Ice Palace, Cupcake Commons, and Gummy Hills where there will be games, activities, crafts, delicious snacks, a bounce house and an inflatable slide! The event will be outdoors, weather permitting.

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Fun with Fruit with the Fresh Fruit Fairy

    Drop in any time between 10 AM – Noon to have fun with fruit! Ride the Fresh Fruit Fairy's bike blender and use pedal power to blend frozen Michigan grown berries with Michigan apple cider to make and enjoy a delicious frozen fruit slushie. Fruit crafts and activities will also be available.

  • Nailed IT – Cupcake Edition (Teen/Tween)

    Put your creative skills to the test by recreating a professionally decorated cupcake! Cupcakes are included. This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Sweet Side of Nature

    Presented by Kimi Baker from the Kalamazoo Bee Club Honeybees play an important role in the world — from flowers to food — and life would be a lot less sweet without these hard-working insects. Come hear a sweet story and learn why honeybees are so special! Kimi will also talk about queens, workers, and […]

  • The Sweet Side of Nature (Teen/Tween)

    Presented by Kimi Baker with the Kalamazoo Bee Club Tuesday, June 27 @ 2 PM Honeybees play an important role in the world — from flowers to food — and life would be a lot less sweet without these hard-working insects. Learn why honeybees are so special - Kimi will talk about queens, workers, and […]

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • 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. THE BUDGET  MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 AT 4:30 PM THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED […]

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • SWEET FINDS

    The library has partnered with 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 pictures of sweet treats for you to find. Pick up a list at the library to find different treats in and around the downtown area. […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

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

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM Newcomers are always welcome! January 9 Mysterious Death of Miss Jane Austen by Lindsay Ashford February 13 The Silent Patient by Alex […]

  • Candy Chemistry with Air Zoo

    Learn how sweet science can be as you explore the chemistry of candy! Candy is made from sugar, which gives it amazing sweetness, but candy also has some secret ingredients […]

  • Ice Cream Soccer (Teen/Tween)

    Have you ever wondered how to create your own ice cream? Join us for a fun outdoor event where we create ice cream with a special ice cream soccer ball! […]

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM Newcomers are always welcome! January 11 The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin February 8 Lincoln on the Verge by Ted Widmer March 8 […]

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet […]

  • Watermelon Painting (Teen/Tween)

    Use acrylic paint and create a fruit inspired piece of art! This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Cookie Decorating with Becka’s Cookies

    Every day is a great day for cookies! Becka will begin with a cookie decorating demonstration to teach kids how to decorate cookies. After the demonstration, kids will be able […]