Otsego District Public Library

Storytime
2025-10-09 10:00, 2025-10-02 10:00, 2025-09-25 10:00, 2025-09-18 10:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 (America/Detroit)
Storytime meets on Thursdays at 10 AM!
September 11 – November 20
Ages 0 – 5
Stories, songs, and crafts focusing on a new theme each week.
Wear your costume on October 30 for a Special Halloween Storytime!

Music & Movement
2025-10-08 10:00
Music & Movement meets on Wednesdays at 10 AM!
September 10 – November 19 (No meetup on September 17)
Ages 0 – 5
Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

Construct & Create
2025-10-07 16:00, 2025-09-30 16:00, 2025-09-23 16:00, 2025-09-16 16:00
Construct & Create meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM!
September 9 – November 18
Ages 4 Years Old – 5th Grade
Join your friends after school to build great structures and create beautiful art projects. Each week there will be different building sets and art materials to get your imagination and creative juices flowing!

Tiny Tots
2025-10-07 10:00, 2025-09-30 10:00, 2025-09-23 10:00, 2025-09-16 10:00
Tiny Tots meets on Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 9 – November 18
Ages 0 – 24 Months
Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Cardio Drumming
2025-10-02 18:30, 2025-10-02 14:00
Led by Sara Sparrow with West Michigan Fitness and Cardio Drumming
Thursday, October 2 at 2 PM and 6:30 PM
(If both classes fill, then a third class will open Saturday, October 4 at 10 AM)
Cardio drumming is a fun and low-impact fitness class that combines drumming with aerobic exercise. Participants use drumsticks to hit an exercise ball inside a bucket, following the rhythm of the music while incorporating movements. It’s a whole-body workout for all ages and fitness levels, even while sitting in a chair. Class sizes are limited to 20 participants, so sign up for one class only.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Teen Scene
2025-10-02 16:00
Teen Scene meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 4 PM.
September 4, October 2, and November 6
Hang out with friends, enjoy snacks, and have fun gaming!
We’ll have Nintendo Switch consoles and a lineup of cool new tabletop games for you to check out.
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Music & Movement
2025-10-01 10:00, 2025-09-24 10:00, 2025-09-10 10:00
Music and Movement meets on Wednesdays at 10 AM!
September 10 – November 19 (No meetup on September 17)
Ages 0 – 5
Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

Library Board Meeting
2025-09-29 17:00
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.

These meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays at 5 PM unless noted otherwise.
NOTE: Due to no new agenda items, the Monday September 29 meeting will now take place next month on Wednesday, October 22.

Sweet & Salty Book Club
2025-09-25 16:00
Sweet & Salty Book Club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 25 and October 23
Discuss what we are reading over snacks. Choose any book to read and share with the group. Ask a staff member about new/popular book suggestions.
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

Get Crafty - Make and Take Crafts
2025-09-19 13:00
Get Crafty – Make and Take Crafts meets on the 3rd Friday at 1 PM
August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21
Create a fun craft for free! Learn new crafting techniques in a low-pressure environment – no skill required. These are adult only events.
August – Fancy Upcycled Envelopes
September – Birch Tree Resist Paintings
October – Yarn Wrapped Pumpkins
November – Holiday Decor

Coffee & Conversations
2025-09-19 10:00
Coffee & Conversations meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10 AM.
August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21
Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Relationships, Boundaries, and Well-Being
2025-09-18 18:30
Presented by Jennifer Patrick, M.A. CFLE
Discover how we are “wired to connect” with each other and how our relationships either improve our health or diminish it! Learn to identify life-giving elements of healthy relationships and toxic features of destructive relationships. Gain tools to set boundaries and set the path for healthier, happier living!
Jennifer is the Executive Director of Family Bound, a company designed to strengthen and enhance family relationships. Jennifer is purposeful and enthusiastic in working to educate, inspire, and encourage families to grow in love, commitment, and resilience together.

Art Hub
2025-09-18 16:00
Art Hub meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 18, October 16, and November 20
Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! The crafts at these meetups are more advanced and picked for teens/tweens – drawing, painting, crafting, and more!
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-09-17 00:00 - 23:59
The library will be closed Wednesday, September 17 for Staff Training.
Have a safe and happy day with your family and friends!

2nd Monday Book Club
2025-09-15 14:00
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!
July 14
South of Superior byEllen Airgood
August 11
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
September 8
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
October 13
Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
November 10
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
December 8
Holiday Book of Choice
January 12
Funny Story by Emily Henry

Batman Scavenger Hunt Week
2025-09-15 00:00 - 2025-09-20 23:59
September 15 – 20
National Batman Day is Saturday, September 20! To celebrate, the library will have a scavenger hunt during that whole week. Come in any time the library is open, pick up a sheet at the desk, complete the hunt, and receive a special Batman prize!

Creative Writing Club
2025-09-11 16:00
Creative Writing Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4 PM.
September 11, October 9, and November 13
Join us as we write and share original stories and ideas. All writing styles are welcome.
This program is intended for middle and high school aged tweens/teens.
