Otsego District Public Library
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Wild Wonders Wednesday Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Preschool – 5th Grade) Get ready for exciting presenters, interactive activities, and unforgettable experiences all centered around the wonders of nature. Ms. Frizzle's Weather Festival • July 22 @ 2 PM Hop aboard for Ms. Frizzle's Weather Festival at the library! Explore the wonders of weather with hands-on […]
Every Other Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) June 24, July 8, and July 22 A blooming book club—bring what you’re reading, share your favorites, and watch new stories grow.
Community Forums: Otsego District Public Library Wednesday, July 22 10 AM - 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM - 7 PM Join us for coffee at an upcoming Community Forum at the library, where Library Director Andrea and Assistant Director Leesa will be available for an open Q & A session. This is a great opportunity […]
June 25 - July 30 Thursdays @ 10 AM (Preschool – 5th Grade) A perfect blend of creativity and curiosity! Experiment, craft, and explore your way through nature-themed projects designed for hands-on learning and discovery.
Nature Studio Thursdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) Teens and tweens are welcome to join us to get crafty in the Nature Studio! Creat a fun piece of art to take home. Cottagecore Rock Painting • July 23 @ 2 PM Unearth your artistic side and transform ordinary rocks into charming cottagecore […]
June 23 - July 28 Tuesdays @ 10 AM (Preschool – 5th Grade) Explore, imagine, and create in the great outdoors! We’ll share stories, enjoy nature-based activities, and make fun crafts inspired by the world around us. Special Event: Bugs, Books and Beyond with Don Newman on June 30 @ 10 AM!
Branching Out! Tuesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) Let your curiosity bloom! Teens/tweens are invited to dig into hands-on art, nature, gardening, and pollinator adventures with special guest presenters! Beekeeping with Abbott Farms • July 28 @ 2 PM Get the buzz on bees! Meet a local beekeeper and discover how honey bees run […]
June 24 - July 29 Wednesdays @ 10 AM (Birth – 5 Years Old) Perfect for our littlest learners! Explore nature through songs, sensory play, and simple activities designed to spark curiosity and connection.
Wild Wonders Wednesday Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Preschool – 5th Grade) Get ready for exciting presenters, interactive activities, and unforgettable experiences all centered around the wonders of nature. Beekeeping with Abbott Farms • July 29 @ 2 PM Buzz into the fascinating world of bees! Join a local beekeeper to learn how honey bees live, […]
Every Other Wednesdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) July 1, July 15, and July 29 Where nature meets creative writing—fun prompts and challenges where ideas twist, climb, and grow.
June 25 - July 30 Thursdays @ 10 AM (Preschool – 5th Grade) A perfect blend of creativity and curiosity! Experiment, craft, and explore your way through nature-themed projects designed for hands-on learning and discovery.
Nature Studio Thursdays @ 2 PM (Middle School – High School) Teens and tweens are welcome to join us to get crafty in the Nature Studio! Creat a fun piece of art to take home. Metal Beaded Bookmarks • July 30 @ 2 PM Leaf your place in style with a custom bookmark that’s ready to […]
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. Please Note: The Regular August Library Board meeting has been rescheduled to August 6 instead of August 19. Still at […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the […]
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 […]
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the following Wednesdays @ 5 PM July 1 The Gales of November by John U. Bacon August 12 The Crisis of Islam (Book 1) and What Went Wrong? (Book 2) by Bernard Lewis September 9 Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo October 7 Democracy in America by Harvey C. Mansfield & Delba […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the […]
The Friends of the Library will be meeting to discuss volunteer and library related business. “The Friends” are always looking for new members. The Friends run a used bookstore and volunteer at library programs. Your donations of gently used books and DVDs help support the many wonderful programs offered at the library!
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the […]
3rd Friday @ 10 AM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.
3rd Friday @ 1 PM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill required. Bring your friends or connect with new friends while creating a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display. Note: These are […]
Are you ready for the Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Concert Series?! THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library Thursday evenings in August for an outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your family and friends to enjoy some great FREE entertainment. Popcorn will be provided by the […]
Pick up a tiny canvas when you sign up to create a Michigan masterpiece. Bring it to life using any medium — paint, mixed media, clay, and more. Capture Michigan’s […]
1st Thursday @ 4 PM September 3, October 1, and November 5 Hang out with us! Play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and some fun new tabletop games.
The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Labor Day September 5 – September 7 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready to use your imagination and get your creativity flowing!
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the following Wednesdays @ 5 PM July 1 The Gales of November by John U. Bacon August 12 The Crisis of Islam (Book 1) and What Went Wrong? (Book 2) by Bernard Lewis September 9 Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo October 7 Democracy in America by Harvey C. Mansfield & Delba […]
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your […]
2nd Thursday @ 4 PM September 10, October 8, and November 12 Do you LOVE to write? Join us as we write together and share short stories, personal writing pieces, […]
Laurel Day with Do Something Co. Friday, September 11 from 1 PM - 2:30 PM or Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM Create a beautiful fall wreath […]
Laurel Day with Do Something Co. Friday, September 11 from 1 PM - 2:30 PM or Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM Create a beautiful fall wreath […]
The 2nd Monday Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month @ 2 PM. July 13 Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger August 10 Back of Beyond by […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready […]
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
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 […]
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your […]
3rd Thursday @ 4 PM September 17, October 15, and November 19 Create beautiful pieces of art that are more advanced and hand picked just for teens/tweens. You will be […]
Preparing for Retirement Series Presented by Ginger Titus, CFP® Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Medicare and Social Security Explained Guest Speaker Miranda Pearson, Program Supervisor - Area Agency on Aging 3A Thursday, September 17 @ 6:30 PM Maximize your retirement income and protect your future. This session reveals how to strategically claim Social Security benefits […]
3rd Friday @ 10 AM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.
3rd Friday @ 1 PM August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready […]
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your […]
4th Thursday @ 4 PM September 24 and October 22 Discuss what you are reading over snacks. Choose any book you are reading to share with the group. Ask a […]
2nd and 4th Mondays from 1 - 3PM September 28th – January 25 (No Meetup December 21) Join us twice a month for a friendly American Mahjong meetup open to […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready […]
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
Thursdays @ 10 AM September 10 - November 19 Ages 0 - 5 Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week. Thursday, October 29 – Wear your […]
1st Thursday @ 4 PM September 3, October 1, and November 5 Hang out with us! Play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and some fun […]
Thursday, October 1 @ 6 PM Love plants? Join us for a relaxed hands-on introduction to plant propagation. Bring a plant from home to share and make cuttings if you'd […]
***SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10 AM - NOON*** Please note: This party was originally scheduled for October 10. The corrected date is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10 AM - NOON […]
Tuesdays @ 10 AM September 8 - November 17 Ages 0 - 24 months Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!
Tuesdays @ 4 PM September 8 - November 17 Preschool – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build with different materials and create beautiful art projects. Get ready […]
Wednesdays @ 10 AM September 9 - November 18 Ages 0 - 5 Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the following Wednesdays @ 5 PM July 1 The Gales of November by John U. Bacon August 12 The Crisis of Islam (Book 1) and What […]
