Otsego District Public Library

Canvas & Chaos - Canvas Magnet Painting
2025-06-26 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Canvas & Chaos is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
This group meets on Thursdays at 2 PM.
Canvas Magnet Painting – JUNE 26 @ 2 PM
Bookshelf Doodles – JULY 3 @ 2 PM
Sharpie Tie Dye Tote Bags – JULY 10 @ 2 PM
Paint Your Friend – JULY 17 @ 2 PM
Geometric Mountains – JULY 24 @ 2 PM
Fantasy Drawing Class w/Natalie Budnick – JULY 31 @ 2 PM***
*** Create a fantasy creature at this interactive class for all skill levels!

Messy Colorful Play
2025-06-30 10:00, 2025-07-07 10:00, 2025-07-14 10:00, 2025-07-21 10:00
Messy Colorful Play is intended for children 0-5 Years Old.
Mondays at 10 AM
June 23 – July 28
Colorful play stations will be set up so children can explore fun and interactive activities. Spoiler alert – you may get messy!

Joel Tacey’s Foam Party (Outdoor Event)
2025-07-01 10:00
Foam parties are a fun, playful way to dance, be silly, and burn off energy with skin-safe, non-toxic foam and family-friendly music. Bring a change of clothes for after the fun!

Color Pop Art Lab - Watercolor Bookmark Art
2025-07-01 14:00
The Color Pop Art Lab meets on Tuesdays @ 2 PM. This event is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
Air Dry Clay Magnets – JUNE 24 @ 2 PM
Watercolor Bookmark Art – JULY 1 @ 2 PM
Movie & Popcorn – “Elemental” (PG, 1 hr 28min) – JULY 8 @ 2 PM
Watercolor Cookies – JULY 15 @ 2 PM
Popsicle Stick Art – JULY 22 @ 2 PM
Fingerprint Art – JULY 29 @ 2 PM

Colorful Stories and Songs
2025-07-02 10:00, 2025-07-09 10:00, 2025-07-16 10:00
Colorful Stories and Songs is intended for children ages 0-5.
June 25 – July 30
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Stories, songs, crafts, & fun!

Creative Stations
2025-07-02 14:00, 2025-07-09 14:00, 2025-07-16 14:00
Creative Stations is intended for children in K – 5TH Grade.
June 25 – July 30
Wednesdays at 2 PM
Art, crafts, and building sets!

Ink & Imagination Writing Club
2025-07-02 14:00, 2025-07-16 14:00
The Ink & Imagination Writing Club is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
This club meets on Wednesdays at 2 PM
July 2, July 16, and July 30
Write, explore, and share with fellow young authors.

Masterpiece Makers
2025-07-03 10:00, 2025-07-10 10:00, 2025-07-17 10:00
Masterpiece Makers is intended for children Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
June 26 – July 31
10 AM
Learn about famous artists and create artwork inspired by their masterpieces.

Canvas & Chaos - Bookshelf Doodles
2025-07-03 14:00

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-07-04 00:00 - 2025-07-05 23:59
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Independence Day
Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Movie & Popcorn - “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (PG, 1 hr 29 min)
2025-07-08 10:00
Munch on popcorn while you watch this imaginative movie. Movie viewers will pick a crayon to draw something that they would like to make come to life.
Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Rated: PG
Run Time: 1 hr 29 min
(Please note: blankets and pillows are not allowed in the library.)

Color Pop Art Lab - Movie & Popcorn - Elemental
2025-07-08 14:00

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-07-08 18:00
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM
New members are always welcome to attend one or all sessions!
July 8
The Wager by David Grann
August 12
The Words We Live By by Linda R. Monk
September 9
Perfect Strangers by Roseann Sdoia
October 14
On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves
November 11
James Madison: A Life Reconsidered by Lynne Cheney
December 9
The Hummingbird’s Gift by Sy Montgomery
January 13
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig

Bright & Bold Book Club
2025-07-09 14:00
This book club is intended for middle and high school aged teens/tweens.
Meets on Wednesdays @ 2 PM
June 25, July 9, & July 23
Share what you are reading or your favorite book!

Canvas & Chaos - Sharpie Tie Dye Tote Bags
2025-07-10 14:00

2nd Monday Book Club
2025-07-14 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

Jeff Wawrzaszek’s Art of Magic
2025-07-15 10:00
Jeff delivers his “best of the best” material in this “awesomazing” magic show. A free reading-themed magic trick will be given to each child in attendance.
PLUS kids will learn a bonus “Color Our World” magic trick.

Color Pop Art Lab - Watercolor Cookies
2025-07-15 14:00

Library Board Meeting
2025-07-16 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.

Canvas & Chaos - Paint Your Friend
2025-07-17 14:00
