Library Cards
The Otsego District Library serves the residents of Alamo Township, the City of Otsego, Otsego Township, Trowbridge Township and Watson Township.
Any resident of the Otsego District Public Library legal area may apply for a library card. A card will be issued, upon showing proof of residency in the legal service area. Anyone applying for a library card must show some form of identification, (preferably a photo ID) with his or her current address printed on it.
Children applying for a library card without a parent or guardian present must have that parent or guardian sign a permission slip, stating that a card may be given to that child. Permission slips are available at the circulation desk.
Your library card is free, however, a charge of $3 will be assigned to replace a lost card.
The Otsego District Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with several libraries. Residents must first receive a card from their "home" library in order to receive a card from the Otsego District Library. The following libraries have reciprocal borrowing agreements with Otsego: Allegan, Hopkins, Kalamazoo, Martin (J.C. Wheeler Public Library), Plainwell (Ransom District Library), and the Van Buren County Library System.
Fines
Overdue books and magazines are charged a fine of .15 per day, per item for each day the Library is open.
Overdue videos/DVD's are charged a fine of .50 for each day the Library is open.
Interlibrary Loans
The Library offers the specialized service of interlibrary loan available to all patrons residing in the Library's legal service area. This is a free, do-it-yourself and easy-to-use service. Simply visit the Michigan eLibrary at www.mel.org and search for your needed materials. Then, request the material and select the Otsego District Public Library as your home library from the pull-down list. The system will require you to enter your name and library card number. Please enter those items in the following manner: Jane Doe, P 0012345. The library card number must be typed with a capital "P", followed by a space, two zeros, and then the five-digit number on the back of your library card.
Loan Periods
3 Weeks
Adult and Juvenile Fiction and Non-fiction Books
Audio Books
2 Weeks
Adult new fiction
1 Week
"Hot Spot" new fiction
1 Week
Magazines, Encyclopedias, Videos, DVDs
1 Day
Newspapers
Renewing Materials
This may be done in person, by phone (269-694-9690) or by logging into your online account. Vacation/special time period loans may be arranged by request.