Crafting Corner
2023-02-22 13:00 (America/Detroit)
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 gather on the comfortable chairs in the corner of the library by the fireplace and chat while we create.

Storytime
2023-02-23 10:00, 2023-03-02 10:00, 2023-03-09 10:00, 2023-03-16 10:00
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
2023-02-23 16:00
Teen/Tween Book Club

September 22 – October 27
4th Thursday at 4 PM
Middle School – High School
Each month we’ll get together to discuss what we are reading over snacks! Not everyone likes to read the same books so we let you choose the book you want to read and share with the group – your books, your choice! Need a suggestion? Ask a staff member about new and popular book titles in the teen, juvenile, and young adult sections!

Tiny Tots
2023-02-28 10:00, 2023-03-07 10:00, 2023-03-14 10:00
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
2023-02-28 16:00, 2023-03-07 16:00, 2023-03-14 16:00
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
2023-03-01 10:00, 2023-03-08 10:00, 2023-03-15 10:00
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!

Teen Scene
2023-03-02 16:00
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
2023-03-03 13:00 - 15:00
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!

Red Cross Blood Drive
2023-03-06 11:00 - 16:30
Help save a life by donating blood!
Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Cricut Maker 101
2023-03-08 13:00
Wednesday, February 8 and March 8 at 1 PM
Choose either date to come and learn about the library’s Cricut Maker cutting machine. This class will showcase the basics of the Cricut Design Space software and how to create your own project.
The Cricut is available for patron use any time the library is open. You can purchase a variety of supplies from the library or provide your own.

Library Board Meeting
2023-03-08 17:30
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. 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.

Non-Fiction Book Club
2023-03-08 18:00
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 14 The Planets by Dava Sobel
July 12 Trail of Tears by John Ehle
August 9 The Falcon Thief by Joshua Hammer

Art Hub
2023-03-09 16:00
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.

Creative Café Macramé Plant Hangers
2023-03-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-03-11 09:30 - 12:00
Macramé Plant Hangers with Dawn Brown
Friday, March 10 from 1 – 3:30 PM and Saturday, March 11 from 9:30 AM – 12 PM
Another class will open Friday morning or Saturday afternoon if these fill.
Macramé was all the rage in the 70’s and now it’s back in a big way! Once you learn the different knotting techniques, there are so many things you can make. In this class we will learn how to use two basic knots to make a beautiful plant hanger (plants not included). These classes are for adults only unless special permission has been granted.
A teen/parent class is being offered on Friday afternoon. Please see the teen section for details. The cost is $20 (non-refundable) and pre-registration is required. Cost covers the instruction of the class, your finished product, and refreshments. You can see Dawn’s macramé products at The Petal Company.

Macramé Plant Hangers for TEENS!
2023-03-10 16:00 - 18:00
Macramé Plant Hangers With Dawn Brown
Friday, March 10 from 4 – 6:30
Macramé was all the rage in the 70’s and it’s back in a big way! Learn how to use two basic knots to make a beautiful plant hanger (plant not included).
This class is just for teens, tweens, and their parent/ guardian!
Cost is $20 per registrant (non-refundable) and preregistration is required. The cost covers class instruction, your finished product, and refreshments.

2nd Monday Book Club
2023-03-13 14:00
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 Mother & Dad by Christina Thompson
June 12 Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles
July 10 Little Fires Everywhere by Celesste Ng
August 14 The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Creative Writing Club
2023-03-16 16:00
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.

Allegan Brass Collective
2023-03-16 18:30
The Allegan Brass Collective formed in 2017 as a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon playing music. Since then, they have performed in the local area at festivals, churches, weddings, and schools.
This will be the Collective’s third time playing at the Otsego District Library, and they have a fun evening of oldies prepared for you. Join us for this family friendly concert with the Allegan Brass Collective.

Coffee and Conversations
2023-03-17 10:00
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
2023-03-17 17:00
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.
