Otsego District Public Library
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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!
The library will be closed for the holiday. CLOSED: Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 27 - Monday, May 29 Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 30 During all open library hours. Let your children and grandchildren select some fun summer reading materials to celebrate their accomplishments in school this part year! The library earns 50% of the profits to use toward FREE books for the library’s collection.
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 […]
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 […]
Get ready for some sweet summer fun at the Otsego District Library! Sign up during our kick-off week of June 12 - 17 and get a prize! Sign-ups will continue through July 8. Participants who finish their reading goals will win a finisher bag with a book, prizes, and coupons for yummy treats. They can […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!
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!
Create fun and funky sweet creations out of candy! This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!
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 […]
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!
Design your own beautiful dreamcatcher out of simple art supplies. This event is for middle school and high school aged teens/tweens.
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. […]
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!
June 21 – July 26 Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Songs, stories, sensory, and silly activities all focusing on your favorite treats!
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!
