• 2nd Monday Book Club

    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 […]

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    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 […]

  • Sweet Summertime Stories – Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program

    Get ready for some sweet summer fun at the Otsego District Library! Sign up during our kick-off week of June 12 - 17 to get a prize! Sign-ups will continue through July 8. Participants who finish their reading goal will get a finisher bag with a book, prizes, and coupons for yummy treats. They can […]

  • Candy Land Kickoff

    Drop in to visit Candy Castle, Licorice Lagoon, Chocolate Mountain, Gingerbread House, Lollipop Woods, Ice Cream Slopes, Ice Palace, Cupcake Commons, and Gummy Hills where there will be games, activities, crafts, delicious snacks, a bounce house and an inflatable slide! The event will be outdoors, weather permitting.

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Fun with Fruit with the Fresh Fruit Fairy

    Drop in any time between 10 AM – Noon to have fun with fruit! Ride the Fresh Fruit Fairy's bike blender and use pedal power to blend frozen Michigan grown berries with Michigan apple cider to make and enjoy a delicious frozen fruit slushie. Fruit crafts and activities will also be available.

  • Nailed IT – Cupcake Edition (Teen/Tween)

    Put your creative skills to the test by recreating a professionally decorated cupcake! Cupcakes are included. This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Sweet Side of Nature

    Presented by Kimi Baker from the Kalamazoo Bee Club Honeybees play an important role in the world — from flowers to food — and life would be a lot less sweet without these hard-working insects. Come hear a sweet story and learn why honeybees are so special! Kimi will also talk about queens, workers, and […]

  • The Sweet Side of Nature (Teen/Tween)

    Presented by Kimi Baker with the Kalamazoo Bee Club Tuesday, June 27 @ 2 PM Honeybees play an important role in the world — from flowers to food — and life would be a lot less sweet without these hard-working insects. Learn why honeybees are so special - Kimi will talk about queens, workers, and […]

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Library Board Meeting

    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. THE BUDGET  MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 AT 4:30 PM THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED […]

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • SWEET FINDS

    The library has partnered with the downtown Otsego area to give you an interactive activity. During the whole month of July, downtown area businesses and local community centers will have pictures of sweet treats for you to find. Pick up a list at the library to find different treats in and around the downtown area. […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Independence Day Monday, July 3 - Tuesday, July 4 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    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 […]

  • Candy Chemistry with Air Zoo

    Learn how sweet science can be as you explore the chemistry of candy! Candy is made from sugar, which gives it amazing sweetness, but candy also has some secret ingredients to discover. Discover density and pressure as you make candy float and sink or expand and contract. Have some fun and play with your food […]

  • Ice Cream Soccer (Teen/Tween)

    Have you ever wondered how to create your own ice cream? Join us for a fun outdoor event where we create ice cream with a special ice cream soccer ball! Enjoy the sweet taste of all your hard work and other ice cream treats. This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    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 […]

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet treats!

  • Watermelon Painting (Teen/Tween)

    Use acrylic paint and create a fruit inspired piece of art! This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Cookie Decorating with Becka’s Cookies

    Every day is a great day for cookies! Becka will begin with a cookie decorating demonstration to teach kids how to decorate cookies. After the demonstration, kids will be able […]

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet […]

  • Crafting Corner

    September 27, October 25, November 22 4th Wednesday of the Month at 1 PM Bring your knitting, crocheting, coloring, or anything else you are working on and sit by the fireplace crafting with friends.

  • Sweet Origami Bookmarks (Teen/Tween)

    Get crafty with us as we practice our origami skills and create sweet corner bookmarks!   This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.bookmarks!

  • Sweet Tots

    Ages 0-24 months Mondays, June 19 – July 24 at 10 AM (No meeting on July 3) Enjoy super sweet songs, a story, and playtime with your friends.

  • Sweet Yoga

    Presented by Kaitlyn Johns of River Bend Yoga *** Please note that this program starts at 11 AM *** Yoga poses for kids are a lot like yoga for adults, […]

  • Sweet Yoga (Teen/Tween)

    Presented by Kaitlyn Johns of River Bend Yoga This sweet yoga program is going to be for your mind and body. Please bring your yoga mats if you have them. […]

  • Sweet Silly Songs

    June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!

  • Library Board Meeting

    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. The ODL Board’s Regular Board meeting for July and Annual Budget Hearing has been moved from July 19 to July […]

  • Sizzling Summer Stations

    June 22 – July 27 Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon Preschool through 5th Grade Drop in for fun summer stations including crafts, games and activities all based around sweet […]

  • Sweet Family Yoga

    Presented by Kaitlyn Johns of River Bend Yoga This class is going to be sweet for the whole family!!! Please bring your yoga mats if you have them.

  • Lyrics on the Lawn – Otsego Jazz Band

    THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library FIVE 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 Friends of the Library, and bottled water will be available for […]

  • Non-Fiction Book Club

    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 […]

  • Lyrics on the Lawn – Elvis & Friends

    THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM   Visit the library FIVE 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 Friends of the Library, and bottled water will be available […]

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    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 […]

  • Lyrics on the Lawn – Blueback

    THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library FIVE 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 Friends of the Library, and bottled water will be available for […]

  • Friends of the Library Meeting

    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 […]

  • Library Board Meeting

    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 […]

  • Lyrics on the Lawn – Moxie Strings

    THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library FIVE 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 Friends of the Library, and bottled water will be available for […]

  • Lyrics on the Lawn – Erin Zindle and the Ragbirds

    THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AT 7 PM Visit the library FIVE 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 Friends of the Library, and bottled water will be available for […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Labor Day Weekend Saturday, September 2 - Monday, September 4 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

  • Teen Scene

    September 7 & November 2 (No meeting October 5) 1st Thursday at 4 PM Hang out with us - play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles […]

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive

    Monday, September 11 from 11 AM – 4:15 PM Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

  • 2nd Monday Book Club

    Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2 PM July 10 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng August 14 The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline September 11 The Boston Girl by Anita Diamante October 9 The Maidens by Alex Michaelides November 13 Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro December 11 Choose […]

  • Tiny Tots

    September 12 – November 14 (No meeting on October 3) Tuesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-24 Months Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!