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We are excited to offer a new app addition to our OverDrive service called Libby, that should make eBook and eAudio use quicker, more enjoyable, and less complicated. Libby has been designed to make first time mobile use of our OverDrive collection simple, with added features over the OverDrive app that would be of benefit to existing customers.

Some of the benefits of using Libby are:

• Simple getting started options and downloads process
• Refined search and browsing options, with new ways to personalise default searches
• You just need to sign in with your library card, and can use multiple library cards at the same time
• A unified book shelf that displays all your titles from multiple cards on the same digital shelf
• Impressive new design and image options
• Download books and audiobooks for offline reading, or stream them to save space.
• If you prefer reading on your Kindle, Libby can send your library books to it.(U.S. libraries only.)
• All your loans and holds are consolidated on a single shelf.
• Keep track of your reading history in the Activity tab.
• Positions, bookmarks, and notes are kept in sync across your devices.
• Sample any book with a tap — nothing to download or delete.
• Try a zoom-able graphic novel, or a picture book with read-along audio.

Libby will not be replacing the OverDrive app at this time but if you are a user of our existing OverDrive app, please feel free to continue using it. Libby does not currently support Recommend to Library or multilingual interfaces, but these features will continue to be accessible through the OverDrive app. Kindle format is not currently supported outside of US libraries.

For more information on Libby please go to the Libby Help page or call the library at (269) 694-9690.

Click HERE to learn more about the Libby app and how to get started today.

The library will be closed Monday, February 19 for President’s Day and Staff training.

Music and Movement has been cancelled this morning as well as the Love Rocks – Teen/Tween Valentines Day Party* this afternoon.

The library plans to be open for regular hours today.

Stay safe and keep warm.

* Love Rocks – Teen/Tween Valentines Day Party is rescheduled for Friday, February 16 at 4 pm.

The Otsego District Library is Now Accepting Landscaping Bids.

Spring/Summer/Fall 2018 Fertilization and Weed Control

2018 Project: Landscaping Refresh – clean up and refresh library garden beds: pull overgrown items, fix edging, weed, edge, mulch, rocks, add new plants where necessary.

Please bid these projects separately. The library is not interested in bids on mowing the lawn.

End-date for accepting bids is February 28, 2018.

Call or email Library Director, Andrea Estelle, for details: (269)694-9690, aestelle@otsegolibrary.org

AARP Volunteers offer this FREE service to patrons in the surrounding community. Registration for appointments begins Monday, January 15 at 9 AM. Appointments will take place on Thursdays from February 1 – April 12.  Appointment times vary through the morning and afternoon.

All appointments must be made in advance by calling the library at 269-694-9690.  Space is limited. Please call the library if you are unable to make your appointment or have any scheduling changes.

Click HERE for Important Documents to Bring to the Tax-Aide Site.

If you are looking to make an appointment and cannot schedule for your desired date you may call “211” for information regarding tax aide and assistance. Click HERE to access the Michigan 211 webpage.

A BIG Thank You goes out to our wonderful AARP Volunteers for devoting their free time towards helping the many patrons in our community.

About AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Since 1968, volunteer-based program has helped nearly 50 million low to moderate-income taxpayers. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low- to moderate-income taxpayers have more discretionary income for everyday essentials, such as food and housing, by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 50 and older. Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has helped low- to moderate-income individuals for more than 40 years in every state and the District of Columbia. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in cooperation with the IRS.

About 2-1-1

Michigan 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that connects you with local community-based organizations across the state offering thousands of different programs and services for people seeking answers. Last year more than half a million Michigan residents turned to 2-1-1 for health and human service information and referrals and the numbers continue to grow. Even if there isn’t a program to meet your particular need m 2-1-1’s professional and certified staff can help you figure out your options and how to move forward.