Otsego District Public Library
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STEAM Stations
STEAM Stations
September 13 - November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore. Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and […]
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM September 14 - November 16 Ages 0 - 5 Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
Crafting Corner
Crafting Corner
August - December Meets on the 4th Wednesday from 1 - 2 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. […]
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Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Preparing for Retirement Series Presented by Ginger Titus, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Social Security: Your Questions Answered Thursday, September 29 at 7 PM A discussion on how to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment, and needs. Future Programs in this series: Health Care and […]
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STEAM Stations
STEAM Stations
September 13 - November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore. Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and […]
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM September 14 - November 16 Ages 0 - 5 Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
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Teen Scene
Teen Scene
September 15 – November 17 1st & 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Middle School – High School Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and tabletop games.
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LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed Monday, October 10 for staff training. Thank you for your patience and allowing the staff to stay on top of the latest library procedures.
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STEAM Stations
STEAM Stations
September 13 - November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore. Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and […]
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM September 14 - November 16 Ages 0 - 5 Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
Non-Fiction Book Club
Non-Fiction Book Club
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM – Newcomers are always welcome! July 13 Satch, Dizzy, & Rapid Robert by Timothy M. Gay August 10 The Escape Artists by Neal Bascomb September 14 The Dynasty by Jeff Benedict October 12 The Cast Ridge by McKay Jenkins November 9 The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns December 14 Read A Book of Your Choice January 11 The Nine […]
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Art Hub – Teen/Tween Craft Club
Art Hub – Teen/Tween Craft Club
September 8 – November 10 2nd Thursday at 4 PM Middle School – High School Join us for drawing, painting, crafting and more! The crafts at these meetups are more advanced and picked with teens and tweens in mind. No registration necessary.
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Overstock Book Sale
The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY Overstock Book Sale! Who loves a book bargain?! We sure do! Books will be on sale for 3/$1 in front of the bookstore. Shelves inside the bookstore will be restocked with new titles after each sale. DATES & TIMES Friday, October 14 • […]
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Happy Harvest Party and Book Walk
Happy Harvest Party and Book Walk
Preschool – 5th Grades Enjoy the fall season while you FALL in love with your library and books! Participants will walk around a path in time to music, which plays for a duration and then stops. A number is drawn at random and called out, and the person standing on that number wins a book! […]
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2nd Monday Book Club
2nd Monday Book Club
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM - Newcomers are always welcome! August 8 Educated by Tara Westover September 12 The Garden Collection by Christina Thompson October 17 Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate (Note: Date change due to library being closed) November 14 The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg […]
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STEAM Stations
STEAM Stations
September 13 – November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore. Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and […]
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM September 14 - November 16 Ages 0 - 5 Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
Library Board Meeting
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. Library Board Schedule Updates: The October meeting of the board was cancelled due to lack of quorum. It has been […]
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Teen Scene
Teen Scene
September 15 – November 17 1st & 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Middle School – High School Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and tabletop games.
Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses
Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses
Presented by Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan What is it about lighthouses that attract ghostly spirits? Maybe it’s simply a passion that will not go away. Lighthouse keepers were known to be extremely dedicated to their profession and it seems that many were never able to give it up — even after death. More than […]
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Coffee & Conversations
Coffee & Conversations
August – December Meets on the 3rd Friday from 10 – 11 AM Let’s build community by sharing coffee and conversations! Coffee and light refreshments will be ready for you to enjoy at the library while we discuss current topics, books you’ve enjoyed, or whatever else you want to chat about.
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STEAM Stations
STEAM Stations
September 13 – November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore. Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and […]
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM September 14 - November 16 Ages 0 - 5 Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
Crafting Corner
Crafting Corner
August - December Meets on the 4th Wednesday from 1 - 2 PM Crafting in community… come create and work on your projects with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a cup of coffee. Bring along your own projects (that you can do on your lap) and supplies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, coloring, sketching, etc. […]
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Sweet & Salty Book Club
Sweet & Salty Book Club
Teen/Tween Book Club September 22 – October 27 4th Thursday at 4 PM Middle School – High School Each month we'll get together to discuss what we are reading over snacks! Not everyone likes to read the same books so we let you choose the book you want to read and share with the group […]
Health Care and Your Retirement
Health Care and Your Retirement
Preparing for Retirement Series Presented by Ginger Titus, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Health Care and Your Retirement * GUEST SPEAKERS Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney at Law & Miranda Pearson, Medicare State Representative Thursday, October 27 at 7 PM An introduction of Medicare coverage, available options for supplemental health care, and long-term care insurance. Future Programs […]
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After Hours Halloween Party
After Hours Halloween Party
Something is brewing… a wicked good time just for teens and tweens! All Hallows’ Eve is almost upon us, so hop on your broomstick and fly on over to the library for an after-hours Halloween party! Our bewitching evening of fun will consist of pizza, refreshments, games, hide-and-seek in the dark, costume contest, and of […]
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STEAM Stations
STEAM Stations
September 13 – November 15 • Tuesdays at 4 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts at several fun stations. Drop in each week and choose one or more stations to investigate and explore. Note: Children age 7 and under will need adult supervision – Children age 10 and […]
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM September 14 – November 16 Ages 0 – 5 Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities in this lively, musical class.
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Teen Scene
Teen Scene
September 15 – November 17 1st & 3rd Thursday at 4 PM Middle School – High School Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and tabletop games.
Honeybee Basics
Honeybee Basics
Presented by the Kalamazoo Bee Club By the time a person becomes an adult they normally know a little something about honeybees. They know they are good for the planet as a pollinator insect and they sting. They may even know that honeybees are in peril due to a host of issues. Are you interested […]
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Creative Cafe – Wooden Signs
Creative Cafe – Wooden Signs
Presented by Judi Hayward -Snell of 2Creative Art Studio in Plainwell Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 9:30 AM – 12 PM (both days) An afternoon class will open if these classes fill. Create a beautiful wooden sign for your home, the holidays, or as a gift. Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required […]
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Creative Cafe – Wooden Signs
Creative Cafe – Wooden Signs
Presented by Judi Hayward -Snell of 2Creative Art Studio in Plainwell Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 9:30 AM – 12 PM (both days) An afternoon class will open if these classes fill. Create a beautiful wooden sign for your home, the holidays, or as a gift. Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required […]
