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Intergenerational Storytime @Pomeroy Senior Living

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Community at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We welcome caregivers and children ages 0-5 to join senior residents at Pomeroy for a storytime, encouraging social interaction between generations. Librarians will read stories, s...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

We welcome caregivers and children ages 0-5 to join senior residents at Pomeroy for a storytime, encouraging social interaction between generations.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.

If You Give a Kid a Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

We will get together to read from an early reader or picture book series. We will read, discuss, and do activities based on the books. Books in the series will be available to chec...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

We will get together to read from an early reader or picture book series. We will read, discuss, and do activities based on the books. Books in the series will be available to check out after the meeting to continue the reading fun.

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

Rather Be Reading Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

If you would rather be reading, then join us for this new book club. Read the title ahead of the meeting date and then we will gather to discuss and enjoy activities based on the b...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

If you would rather be reading, then join us for this new book club. Read the title ahead of the meeting date and then we will gather to discuss and enjoy activities based on the book. Titles for the meetings are: 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.

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

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.

SENSEsational Storytime

Friday, May 31, 2024 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, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

A welcoming, interactive environment designed for children with special needs and sensory seeking kids.

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:

A welcoming, interactive environment designed for children with special needs and sensory seeking kids.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group.
This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group.

Hack that Painting

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Event Details:

Add your own creative spin to these already prepared canvases. Do you think this landscape painting needs some aliens? You take these generic pieces and make them into a new master...

Open
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Add your own creative spin to these already prepared canvases. Do you think this landscape painting needs some aliens? You take these generic pieces and make them into a new masterpiece.

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

Squirrel Needs a Break

Saturday, June 1, 2024 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, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Join us for a special squirrel-themed family program featuring local author/illustrator duo Kristen Remenar and Matt Faulkner in celebration of their new book Squirrel Needs a Brea...

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

Join us for a special squirrel-themed family program featuring local author/illustrator duo Kristen Remenar and Matt Faulkner in celebration of their new book Squirrel Needs a Break, a follow-up to Groundhog's Dilemma, about a very tired squirrel

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Begins at Your Library

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Reading Garden at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Bike, Exhibition, Games & Activities, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer with our fun annual program outside at the library reading gardens. We’ll have blow-up obstacle courses, strolling entertainment, and fun activities h...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Bike, Exhibition, Games & Activities, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer with our fun annual program outside at the library reading gardens.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Sing. Say. Point. Play.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attend...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attending all sessions in the series. 

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

Tie Dye

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Event Details:

Get ready for summer with your very own tie dye design. Bring your own white cotton shirt. We will provide design ideas and dye. Please wear clothes that can get messy.  Th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Get ready for summer with your very own tie dye design. Bring your own white cotton shirt. We will provide design ideas and dye. Please wear clothes that can get messy.

This event is in the "Youth" 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.

The Science of Toys with Mad Science

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

What makes toys work? Move out of the way for motorized toys. Take a spin with kinetic tops. Balance a bird to reveal its center of gravity. A twist of the wrist sets your very own...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

What makes toys work? Move out of the way for motorized toys. Take a spin with kinetic tops. Balance a bird to reveal its center of gravity. A twist of the wrist sets your very own Yo-Yo spinning!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" 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.

Neighborhoods of Stories

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Park at Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Children's Park
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Storytime
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Let's Make Bookmarks!

Monday, June 17, 2024 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:

Reading is a great adventure! Make a variety of bookmarks to hold your place in all the amazing books you'll read during our Summer Reading program and beyond. 

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:

Reading is a great adventure! Make a variety of bookmarks to hold your place in all the amazing books you'll read during our Summer Reading program and beyond. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Sing. Say. Point. Play.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attend...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attending all sessions in the series. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group.

Bounce and Boogie LIVE with Music at the Blissful

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Garden at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, Mr. Evan with Music and the Blissful is here to entertain, sing, and dance with us all at an outdoor Bounce and Boogie LIVE! Children of all ages will enjoy...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, Mr. Evan with Music and the Blissful is here to entertain, sing, and dance with us all at an outdoor Bounce and Boogie LIVE! Children of all ages will enjoy this interactive concert! 

Closed for Juneteenth

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

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Junteenth. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, June 20.

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

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Junteenth. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, June 20.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" 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.

Neighborhoods of Stories

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Community at Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Storytime
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Mud Day - STEAM

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Garden at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Come and play in the mud with us! Enjoy STEAM activities featuring mud. This will be MESSY so please dress accordingly.  This program is generously funded by the Friends of...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Come and play in the mud with us! Enjoy STEAM activities featuring mud. This will be MESSY so please dress accordingly.

 This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Library. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Sing. Say. Point. Play.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attend...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attending all sessions in the series. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Fort Reading Night

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Department at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Event Details:

Grab some books and spend your evening at the library reading in your homemade fort in the stacks! Bring your blankets, sheets, pillows, tablecloths, or whatever to create a cozy s...

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

Grab some books and spend your evening at the library reading in your homemade fort in the stacks! Bring your blankets, sheets, pillows, tablecloths, or whatever to create a cozy space to read together.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" 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.

Neighborhoods of Stories

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Community at Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Storytime
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Sing. Say. Point. Play.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attend...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attending all sessions in the series. 

Closed for Independence Day

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

The Orion Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on Friday, July 5th.

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

The Orion Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on Friday, July 5th.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Sing. Say. Point. Play.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attend...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Spend one-on-one time exploring literacy activities at this special playgroup designed for babies 0-35 months. Each family will receive a free book each week. Please plan on attending all sessions in the series.