Otsego District Public Library

Construct & Create
2026-09-22 16:00, 2026-09-29 16:00, 2026-10-06 16:00, 2026-10-13 16:00 (America/Detroit)
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!

Music & Movement
2026-09-23 10:00, 2026-09-30 10:00, 2026-10-07 10:00, 2026-10-14 10:00
Wednesdays @ 10 AM
September 9 – November 18
Ages 0 – 5
Move and grove with exciting songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

Storytime
2026-09-24 10:00, 2026-10-01 10:00, 2026-10-08 10:00
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 spookiest attire or costume!
Thursday, December 3 – Santa Storytime – Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!

Sweet & Salty Book Club
2026-09-24 16:00
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 staff member about book suggestions!

Mahjong Mondays
2026-09-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-12 13:00 - 15:00
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 all skill levels. Enjoy relaxed games, meet fellow enthusiasts, and build your skills in a welcoming, social atmosphere.
New players are always welcome!

Tiny Tots
2026-09-29 10:00, 2026-10-06 10:00, 2026-10-13 10:00, 2026-10-20 10:00
Tuesdays @ 10 AM
September 8 – November 17
Ages 0 – 24 months
Sing, read, and play with other library tiny tots!

Teen Scene
2026-10-01 16:00
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.

Plant Propagation & Cutting Exchange
2026-10-01 18:00
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 like — no pressure if you don’t.
We’ll swap tips, learn together, and enjoy some plant talk along the way. Everyone will leave with new knowledge and cutting to grow at home.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party
2026-10-03 10:00 - 12:00
***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

Preschool – 5th Grade
Join us at the library for a fabulously fancy celebration inspired by Fancy Nancy! Young princes and princesses are invited to step into a world of sparkle, imagination, and creativity. Enjoy making your very own dazzling DIY crowns, sipping on delightful “tea,” and sampling sweet treats fit for royalty. There will be plenty of fun, laughter, and fancy surprises along the way!
Guests are encouraged to dress in their most glamorous royal attire—tiaras, bow ties, gowns, and capes! This event is open to children of all ages through 5th grade, and everyone is welcome – boys and girls alike.
Come ready to be fancy, fabulous, and full of fun!

Non-Fiction Book Club
2026-10-07 17:00
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 Winthrop

November 4
I Will by Sheron Wyant-Leonard

December 2
History Matters by David McCullough

January 13
Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker

Creative Writing Club
2026-10-08 16:00
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, and ideas.
All writing styles are welcome.

Fall Book Sale
2026-10-09 00:00 - 2026-10-10 23:59
The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY Fall Book Sale!

BIG FALL Book Sale – 2 Days!
Friday, October 9 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM – 6 PM ($3/Bag Day)
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.

2nd Monday Book Club
2026-10-12 14:00
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 C.J. Box
September 14
James by Percival Everett
October 12
The Little Liar by Mitch Album
November 9
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
December 14
Holiday Book of Choice!
January 11
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Storytime
2026-10-15 10:00
Storytime
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 spookiest attire or costume!
Thursday, December 3 – Santa Storytime – Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!

Art Hub
2026-10-15 16:00
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 drawing, painting, crafting, and so much more!

Understanding and Creating Your Estate Plan
2026-10-15 18:30
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 for you and your spouse, and guides you through Medicare, supplemental coverage choices, and long-term care insurance so you can make informed, confident decisions.
Understanding and Creating Your Estate Plan
Guest Speaker Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney – Hettinger & Robinson PLC
Thursday, October 15 @ 6:30 PM
Everyone has an estate—everything you own, from your home and finances to personal belongings. What happens to your estate when you pass, at any age, can either be guided by your own decisions or determined by state laws and others on your behalf. Join us to explore your options and gain the knowledge you need to create a thoughtful, personalized estate plan.

Coffee and Conversations
2026-10-16 10:00
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.

Get Crafty - Make and Take Crafts for Adults
2026-10-16 13:00
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 ADULT ONLY events.
