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This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group.
This event is in the "9th - 12th Grade" group.

MLK Artwork Celebration

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibition
Age Group:
Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Exhibition
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Doggone Readers

Monday, February 10, 2025 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
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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-m...

Closed
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Storytelling with The Little Mermaid

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join local youth actors and storytellers from Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Co. As they lead a fun storytelling event starring Ariel, the Little Mermaid, Includes craft activ...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Performance
Event Details:

Join local youth actors and storytellers from Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Co. As they lead a fun storytelling event starring Ariel, the Little Mermaid, Includes craft activities.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Wafflin' Around

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

We will celebrate everything waffles. Create some crafts and enjoy waffle themed activities. 

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

We will celebrate everything waffles. Create some crafts and enjoy waffle themed activities. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group.
This event is in the "9th - 12th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "21+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Maker Fair

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Event Details:

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School and Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams to learn about creative technology, create in augmented reality, play with robo...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School and Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams to learn about creative technology, create in augmented reality, play with robots, explore coding, and much more! This program is generously

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Virtual: 5th Grade Battle of the Books Final Meetup

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Let's get together one more time before out final Battle of the Books competition! During this meet up we will answer any final questions, perform a "mock" battle so participants k...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Let's get together one more time before out final Battle of the Books competition! During this meet up we will answer any final questions, perform a "mock" battle so participants know what to expect, and play a few battle related games.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Paint a Rainbow Tote

Friday, March 14, 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:

Create a rainbow with whatever colors you want as you design and paint your own tote bag. Register online.

Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Create a rainbow with whatever colors you want as you design and paint your own tote bag. Register online.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Doggone Family Movie Night

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join our furry therapy friends as we gather to relax and watch a movie about some four-legged companions. Snacks provided. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends ...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join our furry therapy friends as we gather to relax and watch a movie about some four-legged companions. Snacks provided. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Orion Township Library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Once Upon a Story with Snow White

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Come meet Princess Snow White! You can take photos with the princess, sing songs, dance, and listen to Snow White's story. Costumes are encouraged. This program is generously funde...

Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come meet Princess Snow White! You can take photos with the princess, sing songs, dance, and listen to Snow White's story. Costumes are encouraged.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

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!

Library Fundraiser

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Orion Township Public Library

The Orion Library will close at 1:00 PM in preparation for our library funding event to be held from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Stay tuned for more information.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library
Description:

The Orion Library will close at 1:00 PM in preparation for our library funding event to be held from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Stay tuned for more information.

This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Doggone Readers

Monday, April 14, 2025 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
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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-m...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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. 

Closed for Easter

All Day 4/19 - 4/20
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 in observance of the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 21.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 in observance of the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 21.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Comics are Cool

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

It’s Free Comic Book Day! After picking up a comic, drop in any time between 10-12 for comic book related activities, including the creation of your own comic.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

It’s Free Comic Book Day! After picking up a comic, drop in any time between 10-12 for comic book related activities, including the creation of your own comic.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Library Mini Golf

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Department at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

The Youth room will be transformed into a miniature golf course for the afternoon! Drop in any time between 2-4 to play a fun game with your family.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

The Youth room will be transformed into a miniature golf course for the afternoon! Drop in any time between 2-4 to play a fun game with your family.

Closed for Mother's Day

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 11 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 12.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 11 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 12.

This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.

Doggone Readers

Monday, May 12, 2025 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
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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-m...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume on Friday, June 20.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume on Friday, June 20.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.