Otsego District Public Library
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Saturday, June 16 – Saturday, July 28
Teen & Tween
Record yourself lip-syncing to your favorite songs and post to the library’s Facebook or Instagram page. Be sure to make the post public, keep the lyrics clean, and get creative. Like our Facebook and Instagram pages and use the hashtags #LipSyncODL and #otsegodistrictpubliclibrary for your chance to win a prize for Most Creative Video, Best Lip Sync Video, and Funniest Lip Sync.
Jewelry Wrapping with Mary ShepichInterested in learning how to wire wrap stones or sea glass? Mary from Sea Picks will help us celebrate summer by teaching us how to wrap beach glass to make a beautiful necklace. You can see Mary’s jewelry at Marketplace at Mezzo. Cost is $20 and payment is required when registering. Class includes your unique jewelry creation, snacks, and coffee from Mezzo.
The library will be closed for Memorial Weekend.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday with your family and friends!
CLOSED: Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28
The Friends of the Library meeting is May 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM (Weather Permitting)
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 children’s programming and literacy materials.
Norsemen of Michigan – Living History Society
Saturday, May 5 from 9 AM – 2 PM
A Viking living history encampment will appear on the library grounds for this special event. The Norsemen of Michigan Living History Society are committed to portraying daily Viking living – from metal-smithing to weaving and authentic cooking demonstrations, as well as a full armory of historical weapons. Come see what these Norsemen looked like during the 800-1100 period.
Check out their Facebook Page for more photos. Stop in for any length of time to see this reenactment and learn about Viking history! (The event will take place inside in case of inclement weather.)
The Library Board meeting time has been bumped up to 5 PM on Thursday, April 19.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Parenting and Caregiver SeriesDigi-Life Families
Thursday, April 26 at 7 PM
What is considered to be a “healthy” diet of technology? Learn about the latest screen time guidelines for children and teens. This session will educate participants about talking with youth about online behavior, the relationship between excessive social media use and mental health, and cyber-bullying.
Adult Winter Reading ClubJanuary 2 – March 30
Sign up to be part of our Adult “Read and Dine” Club. Read ten books and you could win a Kindle Fire HD or a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.
Reading logs will be available at the circulation desk starting January 2, 2018.
Communicating with Respect and Understanding Feelings
Thursday, March 29 at 7 PM
This workshop will help parents learn to model appropriate communication styles, define feelings of comfort and discomfort, learn to recognize feelings in children, and teach children how to manage their feelings.
Water Lily Canvas Painting with AndreaLearn a little about Claude Monet and create a Monet-inspired water lily painting by using acrylics with step-by-step instructions from our library director. This class is limited to elementary age children and registration is required. Space is limited to 30 participants.
Lego Challenge with JessCompete against your friends to build an ultimate Lego structure using the library’s collection of Lego’s. You may even win a Lego prize!
Craft Time with AbbyAre you ready to get crafty? Enjoy an hour of crafting and create some artsy projects to take home while leaving the mess at the library.
Chalk Artist and VentriloquistGet ready to laugh and be entertained with fun stories! Rod Snow will dazzle you with his chalk art skills and ventriloquist antics. Mr. Snow travels to many states as a full-time entertainer. This program will delight the whole family!
