Name: Michigan in the Civil War Traveling Exhibit
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Orion Township Public Library

Michigan in the Civil War Traveling Exhibit

All Day 2/1 - 4/30

Lobby at Orion Township Public Library

Event Details:

Although no battles occurred on state soil, Michigan residents played a crucial role in the American Civil War, from the first shots at Fort Sumter, South Carolina until the final ...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Lobby

Event Details:

Although no battles occurred on state soil, Michigan residents played a crucial role in the American Civil War, from the first shots at Fort Sumter, South Carolina until the final surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia.

A blue penguin is reading next to a stack of books

Little Lit

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 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 ...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am

Little Lit

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

Pets made of pipe cleaners and paper templates

Pet Pals

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade

Event Details:

March is National Craft Month and we're going to make fun pet-themed crafts!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

March is National Craft Month and we're going to make fun pet-themed crafts!

image of a money being handed to a thief

Malware, Spyware and Viruses

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults, 21+, Seniors

Event Details:

Malware, spyware and viruses oh my! Learn how to protect yourself and your private data against thieves who want to steal it.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors

Program Type: Lecture

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

Malware, spyware and viruses oh my! Learn how to protect yourself and your private data against thieves who want to steal it.

Minecraft Mania

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Event Details:

Enjoy creating in Minecraft? Try Minecraft fun IRL. Games, crafts, and more for the avid Minecraft fan.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Enjoy creating in Minecraft? Try Minecraft fun IRL. Games, crafts, and more for the avid Minecraft fan.

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Writer's Workshop:

Meet the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of each month and connect with a group of like-minded writers to learn from each other, share ideas, and practice your writing skills....

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Meet the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of each month and connect with a group of like-minded writers to learn from each other, share ideas, and practice your writing skills.

Illustration of an older man and woman seated at a table drinking coffee.

Senior Social Hour

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Age Group:

Seniors

Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Age Group: Seniors

Event Details:

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!

Techno Tag: Laser Tag

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Techno Tag, the ultimate mobile laser tag experience, returns to OTPL just in time to cap off Spring Break with an unforgettable adventure! Get ready for an...

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Program Type: Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Techno Tag, the ultimate mobile laser tag experience, returns to OTPL just in time to cap off Spring Break with an unforgettable adventure!

Little Lit

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

Little Lit

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

Supervisors Meeting

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Celebration Committee Meeting

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Little Lit

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

Little Lit

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 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 ...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 5:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Event Details:

Be a Lifesaver! Donate blood at the Orion Library. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter the sponsor code: ...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Event Details:

Be a Lifesaver! Donate blood at the Orion Library. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter the sponsor code: orionlibrary. Appointments can also be scheduled with Lori

Professional Headshot Photos

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Event Details:

Interested in taking a professional photo of yourself? A professional photography set-up is in the library to help you look your best. Whether you’re looking to improve your job se...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Event Details:

Interested in taking a professional photo of yourself? A professional photography set-up is in the library to help you look your best.

Altered Book Art Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Room B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Makerspace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come explore your creative side with an altered book journal! We will make fun crafty art "journals" by using old books; the cover and pages will be our canvas! Each month will fea...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace

Event Details:

Come explore your creative side with an altered book journal! We will make fun crafty art "journals" by using old books; the cover and pages will be our canvas! Each month will feature a theme or prompt to explore.

Community Helpers Storytime: Police Officers

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade

Event Details:

Join us for a special Storytime and meet officers from the Lake Orion Police Department and the Orion Township substation. We will read stories, dance, sing and learn more about th...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a special Storytime and meet officers from the Lake Orion Police Department and the Orion Township substation. We will read stories, dance, sing and learn more about these special helpers in our community.

Dragon Tales

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth

Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of learning and creativity designed specifically for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Our Dragon Tales program is about exploring favorite ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of learning and creativity designed specifically for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Little Lit

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

Little Lit

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Little Lit:

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, writin...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

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