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Closed - Easter

All Day 4/4 - 4/5
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 6.

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Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 6.

Underground Railroad Exhibit

Underground Railroad Exhibit

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibition

This exhibit will be in the library's lobby during the month of April and May.  It provides details about the events and individuals involved with the Underground Railroad in Michigan and was developed by the Birmingham Museum.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

This exhibit will be in the library's lobby during the month of April and May.  It provides details about the events and individuals involved with the Underground Railroad in Michigan and was developed by the Birmingham Museum.

The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

Cook the Book

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

*Please note, our selection for April has changed.  The new April title is: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Harzan

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

*Please note, our selection for April has changed.  The new April title is: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Harzan

Big Lit

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

owl reading

Little Lit

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 group of people are in conversation

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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. 

owl reading

Little Lit

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

Book Bunch Logo

Book Bunch

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, 21+, Seniors

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

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

New Write Stuff Logo

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
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: 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.

owl reading

Little Lit

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

owl reading

Little Lit

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

Senior Social Hour

Senior Social Hour

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Seniors

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!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Meeting
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!

Art & Craft Supply Swap

Art & Craft Supply Swap DROP OFF

All Day
Lobby at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors

Drop off unused art & craft supplies in good condition (yarn, fabric, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, jewelry-making, sewing, etc.).

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Drop off unused art & craft supplies in good condition (yarn, fabric, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, jewelry-making, sewing, etc.).

children dancing

Bounce and Boogie

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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

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!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

Children outside

Staying Safe Outdoors

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Orion Library Film Society

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s talk movies! Watch the movie with us at the Library, or come prepared to talk about the movie after viewing it from Kanopy or our DVD collection.

April 11: Wild Strawberries dir. Ingmar Bergman

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s talk movies! Watch the movie with us at the Library, or come prepared to talk about the movie after viewing it from Kanopy or our DVD collection.

April 11: Wild Strawberries dir. Ingmar Bergman

Happy birthday

Preschool Birthday Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Picture of tent in the woods

Camp Michigan: Your Guide to State Park Adventures

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ready to explore Michigan’s natural beauty?

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Ready to explore Michigan’s natural beauty?

Big Lit

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

People in a discussion

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Three dogs are reading a book

Doggone Readers

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Department at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room

Sips and Pages Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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!

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime: Histoires en anglais et en français

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade

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.

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 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.