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  • 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!

  • Construct & Create

    Children

    September 12 – November 14 (No meeting on October 3 & 31) Tuesdays at 4 PM For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build great structures […]

  • Music & Movement

    September 13 – November 15 (No meeting on October 4) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

  • Kids & Teens Who Code!

    Children

    Led by Liliana Gonzalez, Cinthia Williams, and Doriane Le Bourse, PhD, with Perrigo  September 13 - November 15 (No Meeting October 4) Wednesdays at 4 PM Learn to code with […]

  • Non Fiction Book Club

    2nd Wednesday at 6 PM July 12 Trail of Tears by John Ehle August 9 The Falcon Thief by Joshua Hammer September 13 New Women in the Old West by […]

  • Storytime

    September 14 – November 16 (No meeting on October 5) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Stories, songs, and a craft all focusing on a new theme each week.

  • Art Hub

    September 14, October 12, & November 9 2nd Thursday at 4 PM Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! The crafts at these meetups are more […]

  • Coffee and Conversations

    September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month at 10 AM Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

  • Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts

    September 15, October 20, November 17 3rd Fridays of the Month 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.

  • Pre 1840 Reenactment

    Presented by Jerry and Patricia Midkiff with the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship Saturday, September 16 from 10 AM - NOON Drop in and experience the history of the fur trade era from the 1770’s to 1840. In Michigan, the voyagers traveled the Great Lakes. The Midkiff’s (aka Sassafras and Wildflower) will have stories to share, be […]

  • 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!

  • Construct & Create

    Children

    September 12 – November 14 (No meeting on October 3 & 31) Tuesdays at 4 PM For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Join your friends after school to build great structures […]

  • Music & Movement

    September 13 – November 15 (No meeting on October 4) Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

  • Kids & Teens Who Code!

    Children

    Led by Liliana Gonzalez, Cinthia Williams, and Doriane Le Bourse, PhD, with Perrigo  September 13 - November 15 (No Meeting October 4) Wednesdays at 4 PM Learn to code with […]

  • Storytime

    September 14 – November 16 (No meeting on October 5) Thursdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Stories, songs, and a craft all focusing on a new theme each week.

  • Creative Writing Club

    September 21, October 19, & November 16 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Do you LOVE to write? Join us as we write together and share short stories, original writing pieces, […]

  • Creative Café: Watercolor

    Creative Café: Watercolor Kris Spitzner of Redbriar Studio Friday, September 22 from 1 - 3 PM and Saturday, September 23 from 9 - 11 AM (A Saturday afternoon class will open if classes fill) Fall leaves are both fun and beautiful to paint! This introduction to watercolor class provides step-by-step instruction in basic drawing and […]

  • Creative Café: Watercolor

    Creative Café: Fall Leaf Watercolor Kris Spitzner of Redbriar Studio Friday, September 22 from 4 - 6 PM This watercolor class provides step-by-step instruction in basic drawing and beginning watercolor […]