Otsego District Public Library
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Is there an unusual phenomenon in your house? Something strange in your neighborhood? Who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!
The Kalamazoo Ghostbusters are fans of the “Ghostbusters” movies and TV series, complete with movie accurate props.
Their focus is community awareness and family fun. Drop in any time to check out their ghost-catching gear, fire the ghost zapper, and possibly capture “ghosts and creatures” in the Ecto Incubator.
The Friends of the Library are putting together another AMAZING Book Sale for the public to enjoy. All of the money raised at the Book Sale comes back to the library. These funds are used to encourage reading in the early literacy category. The Friends of the Library are also a huge source in funding the Summer Reading Program.
Fall Book Sale
Thursday, October 18 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday, October 19 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 20 9 AM – 1 PM ($1/Bag Day!)
Brought to you by the Borgess Community Flu Clinic
Thursday, September 27 from 10 AM – Noon
The Centers for Disease Control states that the best protection from the flu is the flu shot. The prime time to get vaccinated is in the fall. A variety of vaccines will be available at this flu clinic. The clinic will accept all Medicare Part B insurances as well as private insurance plans, except Medicaid. They also accept cash or check for anyone without insurance. Call (269) 324-8466 for questions and information.
Presented by Hillary Rettig
Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 PM
Want to eat lighter and healthier, but don’t enjoy cooking or have a lot of time? Then this class is for you! In it, Vegan Kalamazoo co-founder and organizer Hillary Rettig will share ten simple, easy, and delicious tips for adding more fruits, vegetables, beans, and other nutritional powerhouses to your diet. You’ll reduce fat and cholesterol, but we promise you’ll keep all of the flavor! Visit www.vegankalamazoo.com for more information.
Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 11 – November 13
Ages 0-2
Songs, Books, Rhymes, and Play.
Wednesdays at 10 AM
September 12 – November 14
(No meeting on October 17)
Ages 0-5
A different theme for each month this fall:
September School
October Opposites
Dinovember
Fridays at 10 AM
September 14 – November 16
(No Meeting on October 19)
Ages 0-5
Join us for some jumpin’ and jammin’ fun this fall!
Tuesdays at 4 PM
September 11 – November 13 (No meeting on October 16)
For Kindergarten – 5th Graders
Each week there will be several stations set up in the large program room for children to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts. Stations may include: Science Experiments, Technology Take-A-Parts, Building Creations, Art Design, and Math Games. Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM related ideas.
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 2 PM
Join other coloring enthusiasts in the library tutor rooms. Participants will be able to share coloring tips and techniques while socializing with others. Many grown-ups are finding out what kids have known for years: coloring provides a relaxing, stress-relieving pastime — and it’s fun! All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish.
September 12 – November 14
Wednesdays at 4 PM
(No meeting on October 17)
For all school-age children
(elementary through high school)
Join fellow students to learn, play and improve your chess skills.
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month • 6:30-8:30 PM
NOTE: Meets on the 5th Thursday in November instead of 4th and there will be NO December Meeting.
For ages 18 and up
Do you enjoy board games? Join us twice a month for strategy board games with other game-loving adults! We offer a large selection of over 50 games. No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Drop in to get your game on!
Check out the Teen/Tween Programs page for the NEW Dungeons & Dragons Meetup for High Schoolers and Adults!
The Otsego District Library is now accepting bids for plowing the entire library parking lot and salting the lot upon request. Plowing is requested for when there are 3 inches of snow or more. Please note price for plowing and salting separately in bid.
When needed, plowing must be done before library opens (9 AM Mon-Sat).
Also accepting bids for sidewalk shoveling: Shovel back staff walkway and areas in the front not plowed out by our snowplows (sidewalks out to the lot and front entry area). Spread salt on sidewalks when icy. Please submit a bid per time. This would be done on an as-needed basis and only upon request by the library.
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 Tuesday, October 6, 2017.
