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  • Spring Into Organization

    Susie Marsh with Susie’s Organization Solutions This presentation will help kick start your de-cluttering and organizing projects as the winter fades and the anticipation of spring is in the air! […]

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Easter Monday, March 30 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

  • Flower Scavenger Hunt

    April 1-6 The library will be in full bloom during Spring Break! Come to the library anytime during the week of Spring Break and search for flowers. When you find […]

  • LEGO Challenge

    3rd Grade - High School Compete in a LEGO building competition to win a prize for your creation! Build something fantastic that you are proud to show off! LEGO builds […]

  • Garden Sparklers

    Spring Break for Teens/Tweens LEGO Challenge Monday, April 1 at 2 PM Compete in a LEGO building competition to win a prize for your creation! Build something fantastic that you […]

  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover

    Children

    Wednesday and Thursday, April 3 & 4 Birth – 5th Grade WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Stuffed animals will spend the night at a special library sleepover! Kids can drop off their […]

  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Teen/Tween)

    Stuffed Animal Sleepover for Teens/Tweens Wednesday, April 3 at 2 PM Do you like to have fun while helping others? Young patrons are dropping off their favorite stuffed animals to […]

  • Custom Wood Bookmarks

    Custom Wood Bookmarks Thursday, April 4 at 2 PM Create your very own personalized wooden bookmark! Use permanent markers, craft paper, stickers, and more to customize your own bookmark.

  • Home Depot Birdhouse Workshop

    Children

    Friday, April 5 at 10 AM 4 Years Old – 5th Grade Home Depot will be bringing their workshop to the library! Kids will be able to build and decorate […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Art Hub

    March 14 and April 11 (Special Valentine’s Day Art Party - February 8) Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! The crafts at these meetups are […]

  • 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!

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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

    Children

    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.

  • Stroller Adventure Walk

    (0 – 5 Years Old) June 17 – July 22 Mondays at 10 AM Join your friends while we walk to Memorial Park and play at the park.

  • Paracord Bracelets

    Trailblazing Tuesdays are weekly craft events for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens! Use knots to create awesome a bracelet out of Paracord.

  • Adventurous Stories & Songs

    June 19 – July 24 Wednesdays at 10 AM  Ages 0-5 Each week we will focus on different adventures while we hear stories, sing songs, play games, make a craft, and have sensory activities.

  • Adventurer’s Writing Club

    June 19 & July 3 - Wednesdays @ 2 PM Explore different writing styles and share your latest writings with other young authors. This writing club is for teens/tweens.

  • 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. These meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

  • Let’s Go on an Adventure

    Children

    June 20 – July 25  (No meeting on July 4) Thursdays at 10 AM Preschool through 5th grade Every week we’ll go on a new adventure all while staying at the library! Let’s go biking, camping, hiking, swimming, and fishing. Biking week on June 20 will include bike safety with an Otsego Police Officer Michael […]

  • Outdoor Fun with Dogs & Frisbees – Kzooming Disc Dogs

    Thrilling Thursdays are weekly events that feature guests or special activities for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens! Meet “Q” the dog at the library and see her perform amazing tricks.  

  • Stroller Adventure Walk

    (0 – 5 Years Old) June 17 – July 22 Mondays at 10 AM Join your friends while we walk to Memorial Park and play at the park.

  • Adventure of the Lost Treasure with Science Heroes

    Children

    Preschool – 5th Grades Join Science Heroes on an adventure to rescue an ancient artifact before it’s too late. Throughout the story, volunteers help conduct exciting experiments that bring the adventure to life!