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
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 & Donation Dropoff Bin
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 (6 months or newer) can also be donated to the Friends Bookstore at any time. We request that you remove/black out personal information for privacy reasons.
The Friends of the Library have location for book donations. Drive around the library building and park in the Donation Drop Off parking space. Open up doors, place your donations in the bin(s) and close the doors. This outdoor drop off is accessible 24/7, has a security camera, and is lit at night. Do not remove donations from the bins and close the doors/lit after your donation. Your donations help our library collection!
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 Book Sales: Set-Up, Running the Sale, Take-Down
- Volunteering at library programs and events
Overstock Sales
Friday, October 14 – Saturday, October 15 (during library hours)
Who doesn’t like book bargains?! 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.
Friends Meetings
August 15 @ 1 PM
November 14 @ 1 PM
Please call the library at 269-694-9690 for more information about volunteering for the Friends of Otsego Library.
