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Three dogs are reading a book

Doggone Readers

Tuesday, January 13, 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. 

Ne Battle of the Books Logo

Virtual: 5th Grade Battle of the Books Halfway Meetup

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Let's meet up and chat about Battle! We will play a few book–related games with chances to win prizes, go over all things Battle, and answer any questions during this online Zoom.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Let's meet up and chat about Battle! We will play a few book–related games with chances to win prizes, go over all things Battle, and answer any questions during this online Zoom.

Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

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

The Orion Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

text snow much fun with snowman and penguin

Snow Much Fun! STEAM Winter Fun

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade

Use your STEAM skills as we explore the fun that winter offers. Indoor ice skating, igloo building, and other fun activities.

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

Use your STEAM skills as we explore the fun that winter offers. Indoor ice skating, igloo building, and other fun activities.

Chess club for kids

Chess Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Three dogs are reading a book

Doggone Readers

Tuesday, February 10, 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. 

Open
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. 

movie screen with trivia written on it

Family Movie Visual Trivia

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Teens, Adults

Do you love movies? This will be trivia in a whole new way. We’ll show pictures from movies or of movie characters, and you will have to guess the character’s name and movie title. It will be fun for all the movie lovers in your crew.

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

Do you love movies? This will be trivia in a whole new way. We’ll show pictures from movies or of movie characters, and you will have to guess the character’s name and movie title. It will be fun for all the movie lovers in your crew.

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Maker Fair

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Makerspace
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School & Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams, and the Library’s own Makerspace team to learn about creative & maker technology, augmented reality, experiment with fun

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

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School & Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams, and the Library’s own Makerspace team to learn about creative & maker technology, augmented reality, experiment with fun

Chess club for kids

Chess Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

New Battle of the Books Logo

Virtual: 5th Grade Battle of the Books Final Meetup

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Let's get together one more time before our 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.

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 our 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.

Chess club for kids

Chess Club

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

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.

Closing
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.

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!

Upcoming
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!

Chess club for kids

Chess Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Closed - Mother's Day

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 11.

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

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 11.

Closed - Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

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

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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

Closed - Juneteenth

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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

Closed - Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

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

The Orion Library will be closed Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

Closed - Summer Hours

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

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

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

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