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We’re Hiring!

April 20, 2026 | See all Announcements

The Otsego District Library currently has (1) open position.
Applications/Resumes are only accepted when an open position is available.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

LIBRARY CLERK – JOB POSTING & DESCRIPTION (HOW TO APPLY)


HOW TO APPLY

Please see above employment application and job posting information above. Applicants must apply for an open position using the method of application mentioned in the job posting descrtiption details. Paper applications are not accepted. The library only accepts applications when an open position is available.

If you have applied in the past at Otsego District Library and are still interested in working for the library, please reapply by updating and resending your application packet! Each round of applications, we only consider the submitted applications.

ABOUT ODPL

The Otsego District Library serves 14,230 residents with a budget of $518,000 and a staff of fifteen. In 2009, a beautiful new 18,000 square foot, LEED-Silver Level building opened for service to the community. A dedicated library millage voted in perpetuity provides 75% of the library’s operating revenue. The library has a staff known for its commitment to outstanding customer service and a supportive board that is responsive to the community. Otsego is located in beautiful southwest Michigan, fifteen miles north of Kalamazoo, thirty miles south of Grand Rapids, and only forty minutes from Lake Michigan. The Otsego area offers affordable living, excellent schools, convenient shopping, and an outstanding quality of life.

Applying for a position as a high school student? Questions on how to write a first time resume when you are still in high school? Click HERE for a helpful link.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at the Otsego District Public Library, where employment opportunities, development and advancement are based on job qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, height, weight, familial status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Otsego District Public Library’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied to all personnel policies and practices, including but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination as well as social and recreational activities. The library will make reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.

The library respects the diversity that exists within our community and among our employees and strives to maintain a workplace culture based on inclusiveness where respect, equity and positive recognition of differences are cultivated.

Filed Under: Announcements

Closed Easter Weekend

March 25, 2026 | See all Announcements

The library will be closed for the holiday.

CLOSED: EASTER
Saturday, April 4

Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Now Accepting Landscaping Bids

March 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

The Otsego District Library is now accepting bids from licensed and insured lawncare companies for the 2026 Mowing season.

  • Spring Cleanup
  • Mowing/trimming of all grounds biweekly May 1 (or once season begins – later is fine if not growing yet) – Oct 31.
  • Grub Control and Weed Control in spring and fall

Please note, We are not turning on our irrigation system this summer.

Please, contact Andrea Estelle, Library Director, with questions. Bids can be submitted in person at the library or via email to aestelle@otsegolibrary.org

Bids accepted through Friday, April 13, 2026.

Filed Under: Announcements

LIBRARY CLOSED

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

The library will be closed for the holiday.

CLOSED: New Years
Thursday, December 31 – Saturday, January 2

Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

LIBRARY CLOSED

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

The library will be closed for the holiday.

CLOSED: Christmas
Thursday, December 24 – Saturday, December 25

Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

LIBRARY CLOSED

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

The library will be closed for the holiday.

CLOSED: Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26 – Saturday, November 28

Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

AARP FREE Tax-Aide

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

AARP will be at the library for Friday ONLY Appointments

February 6 – April 10 (No Availability February 20 or March 20)

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare federal and state income tax returns free of charge.

Call the library on or after Monday, January 19 at (269) 694-9690 to schedule your appointment.

All are welcome to schedule. No walk-in availability.

AARP FREE Tax-Aide

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

AARP will be at the library for Friday ONLY Appointments

February 6 – April 10 (No Availability February 20 or March 20)

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare federal and state income tax returns free of charge.

Call the library on or after Monday, January 19 at (269) 694-9690 to schedule your appointment.

All are welcome to schedule. No walk-in availability.

AARP FREE Tax-Aide

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

AARP will be at the library for Friday ONLY Appointments

February 6 – April 10 (No Availability February 20 or March 20)

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare federal and state income tax returns free of charge.

Call the library on or after Monday, January 19 at (269) 694-9690 to schedule your appointment.

All are welcome to schedule. No walk-in availability.

AARP FREE Tax-Aide

February 18, 2026 | See all Announcements

AARP will be at the library for Friday ONLY Appointments

February 6 – April 10 (No Availability February 20 or March 20)

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare federal and state income tax returns free of charge.

Call the library on or after Monday, January 19 at (269) 694-9690 to schedule your appointment.

All are welcome to schedule. No walk-in availability.

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