Kids and teens can join us in the library on Monday, June 1 at 1pm to make a tasty Harry Potter-themed science experiment!
Library Update
The library you “otter” be in is going back to normal hours! Starting Monday, June 1, the Otterbein Public Library will be open MWF 11am-6pm, T&Th 11am-7pm, and Sat 11am-3pm. The library is also resuming in-person programming. Curbside services will still be available.
Also starting June 1 is OPL’s Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story! This summer, all ages will be challenged to imagine amazing new stories. Participants will complete up to 30 reading challenges for 3 prize drawing entries. Reading challenges for ages 6+ include: folklore, fairy tales, Hoosier legends, and magical creatures. Ages 0-5 are challenged to read 20+ fairy tales, 20+ fiction books, and 20+ non-fiction books.
Along with reading challenges, kids and teens can visit the library every weekday at 1pm for stories and activities. OPL is offering online registration for the SRP, visit opl.lib.in.us for more SRP information and to register.
Ages 6 and under can join us Tuesday mornings for storytimes! Mother Goose on the Loose storytime for ages 0-2 is at 10:30, followed by Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6 aat 11:15. Pinterest Night is Thursday, June 25 at 6pm. Visit our website and Facebook page to get more library & programming updates.
OPL would like to extend a huge thank you to this year’s community partners: Alliance Bank, Benton Community Foundation, Barce & Redlin P.C., Farmers & Merchants Bank, Fowler Family Dentistry, Hoosier Associates Inc., Purdue Federal Credit Union, and Otterbein Rotary Club. Your continued support of the library, especially in these uncertain times, is greatly appreciated by the library and the community.
Registration for 2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story
Online registration for the 2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story is now open!
OPL’s 2020 Summer Reading Program is June 1 – August 1 and is free for all ages.
This year we have a brand new reading challenge!
You can sign up in the library or on our website. Please visit the library to turn in completed challenges.
Ages 6+
- 20 total challenges (10 each month)
- Complete all twenty to get 2 drawing entries
- Complete an extra 10 for 1 additional entry
- Read 1 or more books/audiobooks to complete each challenge
*Please read books within your reading level.*
Ages 0-5
- Read 10+ fairy tales
- Read 10+ fiction books
- Read 10+ nonfiction books
Need help finding books for the challenges? Visit the library for reading advice!
Reminder that all minors in the library during program times are required to participate in the program.
M, W, F: 11am-6pm / T & Th: 11am-7pm / Sat: 11am-3pm
23 E First St, Otterbein, IN
765-583-2107 – opl.lib.in.us
Facebook & Instagram @otterbeinpl
T-shirt Fundraiser
WE HAVE A NEW T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER!! You “otter” show your OPL & Hogwarts pride with these Harry Otter t-shirts!
Available in Hogwarts house colors in youth and adult sizes. $16.05 (including tax) each. They can be shipped directly to you for a fee, or you can pick them up at the library for free. Estimated delivery is late June.
Drive-up Wi-Fi
Porch Stories & More! Videos
Miss Addie will be making and uploading daily videos of stories, songs, and more! Watch them on our Facebook page or use the links below to watch on YouTube.
Porch Stories
Porch Stories ep. 1: Llama Llama Red Pajama!
Porch Stories ep. 2: Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Porch Stories ep. 3: Mother Goose on the Loose
Porch Stories ep. 4: Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Porch Stories ep. 5: I’m a Shark!
Porch Stories ep. 6: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Porch Stories ep. 7: We Are the Gardeners
Porch Stories ep. 8: How I Became a Pirate
Porch Stories ep. 9: There’s a Monster in Your Book
Porch Stories ep. 10: Mother Goose on the Loose
Porch Stories ep. 11: The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Porch Stories ep. 12: Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
Porch Stories ep. 13: Bedtime for Batman
Porch Stories ep. 14: Larf (Bigfoot storytime)
Porch Stories ep. 15: Creepy Carrots
Porch Stoires ep. 16: Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
Porch Stories ep. 17: I Love It When You Smile
Porch Stories ep. 18: Dragons Love Tacos
Porch Stories ep. 19: Dragons Love Tacos 2
Porch Stories ep. 20: That Is Not a Good Idea
Porch Stories ep. 21: Six Dinner Sid
Porch Stories ep. 22: The Day the Crayons Quit
Porch Stories ep. 23: The Day the Crayons Came Back
Porch Stories ep. 24: The Three Ninja Pigs
Porch Stories ep. 25: The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf
Porch Stories ep. 26: Kiki & Jax
Porch Stories ep. 27: B is for Baby
Porch Stories ep. 28: Don’t Blink
Porch Stories ep. 29: Firefly Home
Porch Stories ep. 30: The Black Rabbit
Porch Stories ep. 31: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Porch Stories ep. 32: Pirate Jack Gets Dressed
Porch Stories ep. 33: The Rabbit Listened
Porch Stories ep. 34: Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
Porch Stories ep. 35: Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Porch Stories ep. 36: We Found a Hat
Porch Stories ep. 37: Flamingo Plays Bingo
Porch Stories ep. 38: Elephant & Piggie: Let’s Go For a Drive!
Porch Stories ep. 39: Little Red
Porch Stories ep. 40: Rapunzel
Porch Stories ep. 41: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Porch Stories ep. 42: Oh No, George!
Porch Stories ep. 43: Please, Mr. Panda
Porch Stories ep. 44: After the Fall
Rhymes
Three Little Fishies/Shark rhyme
Three Little Fishies/Tiger rhyme
Piggie, Piggie, Where Do You Hide? (Dragon version)
Ukulele Songs
Three Green and Speckled Frogs ukulele song
If All the Raindrops ukulele song
Jim Gill’s Silly Dance Song on ukulele
Everybody Stand Up ukulele song
Raffi’s Six Little Ducks ukulele song
Live Storytime Recordings
Mother Goose on the Loose LIVE recording (04/14/2020)
Preschool Storytime LIVE recording (04/16/2020)
Mother Goose on the Loose LIVE recording (04/21/2020)
Preschool Storytime LIVE recording (04/23/2020)
Mother Goose on the Loose LIVE recording (04/28/2020)
Preschool Storytime LIVE recording (04/30/2020)
Mother Goose on the Loose LIVE recording (05/05/2020)
Mother Goose on the Loose LIVE recording (05/12/2020)
Preschool Storytime LIVE recording (05/14/2020)
Mother Goose on the Loose LIVE recording (05/20/2020)
Preschool Storytime LIVE recording (05/21/2020)
You “Otter” Try
What would happen if you gave a cat a cupcake? Baking video & cats!
How NOT to Make Whipped Coffee
You “otter” try: DIY cleaning wipes
You “otter” try: No-bake cheesecake
April Pinterest Night LIVE recording
You “otter” try: Handprint Flowers for Mother’s Day
Support Us
Interested in supporting the library through donations/sponsorship or volunteering? Check out the new information on our Support Us page!
Preschool Storytime: June 2
You “otter” Imagine Your Story with us on Tuesday, June 2 at Preschool Storytime! We’re reading Jack and the Beanstalk at 11:15am and doing STEM activities!
Tall Tales Tuesday: Cardboard Castles
Kids & teens can join us in the library on Tuesday, June 2 at 1pm to make cardboard castles!
Fantastic Friday: Clay Mandrakes
Kids and teens can join us in the library on Friday, June 5 at 1pm to make clay mandrakes and more!
Library update!
Starting June 1, OPL will be back to our normal operating hours MWF 11am-6pm T&Th 11am-7pm Sat 11am-3pm Also the Summer Reading Program starts on June 1! You can visit the library to register, or sign up online here. You can watch our video update on our Facebook page.