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Do It – Get Involved with the Friends of the Library

Friends of the Otsego District Public Library

Helping the library become the place that you will want to be all year round! The Otsego District Public Library is recognized as a valuable resource for the community. The library would not be able to run as smoothly without our amazing volunteers.

Our “Friends” manage Twice Told Tales: The Friends of the Library Bookstore. The book store is located within the library, next to the Circulation Desk. The “Friends” also manage the BIG Spring and Fall Book Sales located in the Lura Sanford room of the library. Funding and volunteering for the Summer Reading Program is always priority for the Friends of the Library. A majority of the donations go towards programming for children and literacy materials.

Mission Statement

The Friends of the Otsego Public Library consists of citizens who are interested in promoting and expanding the library’s services to the community.

​Twice Told Tales: The Friends of the Library Bookstore – UPDATE!

Twice Told Tales – Friends of the Library Used Bookstore is once again open for shopping! The book Store has re-opened and is fully stocked. Please maintain six feet social distance while shopping. The book store accepts cash and check only – please pay at the circulation desk.

Donations – NOT ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS AT THIS TIME

Donations to the store are welcome year round and are encouraged by all. The friends not only have books in the store but also a magazine exchange. Current magazines can also be donated to the Friends Bookstore at any time. We only request that all personal information has been removed/blacked out for privacy reasons.

We are NOT accepting donations yet but WILL be soon. Check back in soon when our Friends Volunteers return to action. Please wait until then to donate because they will be handling the donations – our staff is handling check-in book quarantines currently, so we do need the Friends help before starting up accepting donations again.

Membership

Becoming a member of the Friends of the Library is easy. Just volunteer for at least one event at the library per year and you’re in. There are no membership dues and the group meets four times a year to conduct needed business. Volunteering at the library is a great way to become involved within a wonderful environment that is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for reading of Otsego and its surrounding communities. If you are interested in becoming a part of the ‘Friends’ then please contact the library by phone or stop by at talk to a ‘Friend’ in person.

Current opportunities include:

  • Friends’ Bookstore: Straighten Shelves, Refill Book Displays, Tidy-Up Store, Dust Shelves & Windows
  • Assisting with the Semi-Annual Book Sales: Set-Up, Running the Sale, Take-Down
  • Volunteering at library programs and events.

BIG Book Sale
The big book sales are currently postponed until further notice.

Friends Meeting Dates
Quarterly meetings are on Mondays at 6:30 pm unless noted otherwise (Weather Permitting).
Meetings are currently postponed until further notice.

Please call the library at 269-694-9690 for more information about volunteering for the Friends of Otsego Library.

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