Event List

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

This month's book will be Twice by Mitch Albom.

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Join us the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months for a chance to get out and socialize.  Each week will feature a different topic so that participants can enjoy the company of other seniors!

A music and movement-based program just for ages 0-5! Join us as we dance, groove, jump, and move to our favorite songs and rhymes, promoting gross motor skills alongside early literacy!

This presentation reviews emergency preparedness and outdoor safety for children grades K-5 including water activities, seasonal hazards, wildlife and plant safety and more!

Join us for a special birthday Storytime in honor of the library’s 100th birthday!

Ready to explore Michigan’s natural beauty?

Join your OTPL librarians in this big, huge, and highly interactive program where we reenact stories, lead dances, and other early literacy fun for a bigger crowd!

This monthly support group for individuals who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias is led by a trained facilitator and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter.

Visit with one of our therapy dogs to practice your reading skills with a silent listener - the dog! Readers can collect stamps for a free book. Readers will be assigned a 15-minute timeslot upon arrival. 

Calling all romance lovers— Sips and Pages, OTPL’s first romance book club is just for you! We’ll read a different romance book geared toward a specific romance genre/trope. Come prepared to share all your favorite juicy details!

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime, just like our regular sessions—with a special bilingual twist! Children and families will enjoy familiar stories and activities, along with books and songs in French and English.

The group is open to all who wish to practice their English language skills in a relaxed and informal setting.  The topics vary widely, and it is a great learning experience as well as an opportunity to meet people. 

If you would rather be reading, then join us for this book club. Read the title ahead of the meeting date and then we will gather to discuss and enjoy activities based on the book.

This is the 2nd in a series of 2 programs.

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

March 19: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel 
April 16: 
May 21: 

Grab your softest plushie, your best pajamas, your day full of stories, and join us for a wind-down adventure into bedtime with a nighttime-themed storytime.