Creative Writing Club

February 15, March 21, and April 18 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Do you LOVE to write? Join us as we write together and share short stories, original writing pieces, and ideas. All writing styles are welcome.

Handbell Musicians – Larry and Carla Sue

Larry and Carla Sue are West Michigan’s smallest handbell choir! They both started playing handbells in 1987 and have played throughout the US and Europe, both individually and as a married couple. They have a wide repertoire of pieces arranged for just eight bells and arrange all their own handbell duets. Larry and Carla Sue […]

Coffee & Conversation

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

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts

February – May 3rd Friday at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

Tiny Tots

January 30 - May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Crafting Corner

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

Sweet & Salty Book Club

February 22, March 28, and April 25 4th Thursday at 4 PM 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!

BIG Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY BIG Spring Book Sale! Who loves a book bargain?! We sure do! Books will be on sale at discounted rates. Shelves inside the bookstore will be restocked with new titles after each sale. Dates: Friday, April 26 – – – – – 9 AM – […]

Tiny Tots

January 30 - May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

Creative Café – Barn Quilts

Barn Quilts with Barb Bennett of ABC Barn Quilts Friday, May 3 from 1-3:30 PM and Saturday, May 4 from 9-11:30 AM A third class will be offered on Saturday from 12:30-3:00 PM if classes fill. Back by popular demand! We are excited to have Barb back to help you create your own painted quilt […]

Creative Café – Barn Quilts

Barn Quilts with Barb Bennett of ABC Barn Quilts Friday, May 3 from 1-3:30 PM and Saturday, May 4 from 9-11:30 AM A third class will be offered on Saturday from 12:30-3:00 PM if classes fill. Back by popular demand! We are excited to have Barb back to help you create your own painted quilt […]

Tiny Tots

January 30 – May 7 (No meet-up on April 2) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Music & Movement

January 31 - May 8 (No meet-up on April 3) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!

Non-Fiction Book Club

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM January 10 Rubicon by Tom Holland February 14 The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes March 11 Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck April 10 Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by John Meacham May 8 The Rise & Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte […]

Storytime

February 1 – May 9 (Special Pajama Storytime on April 3 - See Spring Break Info) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes a fun theme with stories, songs, and a craft.

2nd Monday Book Club

2nd Monday Book Club Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM January 8 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir February 12 The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson March 11 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah April 8 Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Marianne Cronin May 13 The Lilac Girls by […]

Coffee & Conversation

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

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts

February – May 3rd Friday at 1 PM Create a fun craft for free! Each month you will be able to make a fun decoration that you can proudly take home to display.

Crafting Corner

January – May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, coloring, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or other personal crafting projects from home. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you are working and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Memorial Day May 25 - 27 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

2nd Monday Book Club

Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM January 8 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir February 12 The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson March 11 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah April 8 Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Marianne Cronin May 13 The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly June […]

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

JUNE 12 - JUNE 29 DURING OPEN LIBRARY HOURS Let your children and grandchildren select some fun summer reading materials to celebrate their accomplishments in school this past year! The library earns 50% of the profits to use toward FREE books for the library’s collection.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM January 10 Rubicon by Tom Holland February 14 The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes March 11 Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck April 10 Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by John Meacham May 8 The Rise & Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte […]

Adventure Begins at Your Library – Children’s Summer Reading Program

JUNE 15 – JULY 27 Sign up at the library anytime during the week of June 10 – 15 to get a prize! Sign-ups continue through July 6. Set a reading goal and bring your completed finisher slips to the library for a prize bag; plus pick out your very own book! Finisher bags will […]

Adventure Begins At Your Library – Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program

JUNE 15 – JULY 27 Get ready for some summer fun at the Otsego District Library! Read a minimum of SIX books and complete TWELVE Adventure Pack Reading Challenges (challenges are listed on the teen/tween reading log) to enter the Adventurous Grand Prize drawings. Finishers are also eligible for the Adventurous Grand Prize Picks. Once […]

CIRQUE AMONGUS KICK-OFF

(All Ages) Saturday, June 15 from 10 AM – NOON TWO SHOWS: 10 AM & 11 AM Enjoy two Cirque Amongus shows that feature a combination of comedy, circus skills, and audience participation. Play circus games and activities while enjoying yummy snacks.