Creative Writing Club

Thursday, February 16 - May 18 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Do you LOVE to write? Join us each month to share short stories, original writing pieces, and ideas. We welcome all writing styles – poetry, memoir, graphic novel, non-fiction, fiction, and prose.

Allegan Brass Collective

The Allegan Brass Collective formed in 2017 as a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon playing music. Since then, they have performed in the local area at festivals, churches, weddings, and schools. This will be the Collective’s third time playing at the Otsego District Library, and they have a fun evening of oldies prepared […]

Coffee and Conversations

January – May 3rd Friday at 10 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and light refreshments (provided by the Friends of the Library) will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics or anything else you would like to discuss.

Social Scene

Adults - Post High School through Mid-30s February – May 3rd Friday at 5 PM Tired of trying to find something to do with other adults your age? Gather with other young adults for games, activities and social time! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Tiny Tots

Tuesdays at 10 AM January 31 - May 9 (No meeting on April 4) Ages 0 - 24 months Songs, books, rhymes, and fun group play for our youngest patrons!

STEAM

Tuesdays at 4 PM January 31 – May 9 (No meetup on April 4) For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

Music & Movement

Wednesdays at 10 AM February 1 - May 10 (No meeting on April 5) Ages 0-5 Join us for a wild adventure each week while we sing, dance, move, and experience sensory play!

Crafting Corner

January - May 4th Wednesday at 1 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee if you like. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. We will […]

Storytime

Thursdays at 10 AM February 2 – May 11 (No meeting on April 6) Ages 0 - 5 Each week will have a new theme while we read stories, sing songs, and make a themed craft!

Sweet & Salty Book Club

Thursday, February 23 – May 25 4th Thursday at 4 PM Each month we’ll discuss what we are reading over snacks! Choose the book you want to read and share with the group. Need an fun book suggestion? Ask a staff member about new and popular book titles!

Kidding Around Yoga

Presented by Kaitlyn Klug of River Bend Yoga For Children and their Parents Saturday, March 25 at 10 AM This class is child-centered to help improve focus, memory, self-esteem, along with reducing anxiety and stress. Yoga poses for kids are a lot like yoga for adults, but more fun as we incorporate large motor skills […]

Tiny Tots

Tuesdays at 10 AM January 31 - May 9 (No meeting on April 4) Ages 0 - 24 months Songs, books, rhymes, and fun group play for our youngest patrons!

STEAM

Tuesdays at 4 PM January 31 – May 9 (No meetup on April 4) For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

Music & Movement

Wednesdays at 10 AM February 1 - May 10 (No meeting on April 5) Ages 0-5 Join us for a wild adventure each week while we sing, dance, move, and experience sensory play!

Storytime

Thursdays at 10 AM February 2 – May 11 (No meeting on April 6) Ages 0 - 5 Each week will have a new theme while we read stories, sing songs, and make a themed craft!

Spring Break – LEGO Lunacy

Compete in a LEGO adventure building competition. This event is for upper elementary- high school.

Spring Break (KIDS) Springtime BINGO & Scavenger Hunt

Spring Break for Kids! Preschool Through 5th Grade Come on over to the library during spring break for some springtime magically fun programs! Springtime Bingo and Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, April 4 at 10 AM Play a fun game of bingo and win some prizes and books! Then you can have an adventure in the library […]

Spring Break (TEEN/TWEEN) Design a Cricut T-Shirt

This Spring Break event is for middle school - high school aged teens/tweens. Bring a t-shirt (in your size) to create with a pre-made Cricut design. Let the staff know if you’re unable to bring a shirt and would like to participate.

Spring Break (KIDS) Big & Little Kids’ Springtime Storytime

Spring Break for Kids! Preschool Through 5th Grade Come on over to the library during spring break for some springtime magically fun programs! Springtime Bingo and Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, April 4 at 10 AM Play a fun game of bingo and win some prizes and books! Then you can have an adventure in the library […]

Spring Break (TEEN/TWEEN) Pinocchio Movie Day

This Spring Break event is intended for middle school - high school aged teens/tweens but all ages are welcome! (Rated: PG • Run Time: 1 hr 45 min) Join us to watch the latest version of Disney’s Pinocchio while snacking on popcorn!

Spring Break (KIDS) Joel Tacey Magical Comedy Show

Spring Break for Kids! Preschool Through 5th Grade Come on over to the library during spring break for some springtime magically fun programs! Springtime Bingo and Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, April 4 at 10 AM Play a fun game of bingo and win some prizes and books! Then you can have an adventure in the library […]

Spring break (TEEN/TWEEN) Sharpie Flower Pots

This Spring Break event is for middle school - high school aged teens/tweens. Thursday, April 6 at 2 PM Use Sharpie markers to create a one-of-akind flower pot. Fill the flower pot with dirt and a plant provided by the library.

Mixed Media Madness

February - May 1st Friday from 1 – 3 PM Drop in to create a unique piece of art using the library’s resources and a variety of media. Each month you will be making a seasonal/holiday craft you will be proud to display!

LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Easter Weekend Saturday, April 8 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and 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 Michaelides March 13 One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline April 10 The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot by Marianne Cronin May 8 Dearest […]

Tiny Tots

Tuesdays at 10 AM January 31 - May 9 (No meeting on April 4) Ages 0 - 24 months Songs, books, rhymes, and fun group play for our youngest patrons!

STEAM

Tuesdays at 4 PM January 31 – May 9 (No meetup on April 4) For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

Music & Movement

Wednesdays at 10 AM February 1 - May 10 (No meeting on April 5) Ages 0-5 Join us for a wild adventure each week while we sing, dance, move, and experience sensory play!

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 Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown April 12 Rough Magic by Lara Prior-Palmer May 10 Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin June […]

Storytime

Thursdays at 10 AM February 2 – May 11 (No meeting on April 6) Ages 0 - 5 Each week will have a new theme while we read stories, sing songs, and make a themed craft!