Event List

Meet some of Howell Nature Center’s Wildlife Ambassadors and learn about the wildlife found around our homes, including their characteristics and behaviors, how they can benefit us, and what we can do to help them survive in the wild world.

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!

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.  

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!

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! 

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. 

Be a lifesaver!  Donate blood at the Orion Library!

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! 

Do you want a better way to navigate the ups and downs in your life? You will be introduced to the practice of Mindfulness Meditation and lifestyle using simple techniques you can use everyday.

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 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! 

This monthly book club is different! Come explore your creative side as we turn old books into new ART journals. The cover and pages become our canvases.  All supplies are provided.

Pick up a spice kit containing the spice of the month, corresponding recipes, and a reading list based on the chosen spice.  

Join us for a special event with Ms. Calissa from Sing Play Speak! Ms.

Join us the 2nd and 4th Fridays 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!

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

Celebrate 100 years of the Orion Township Public Library in 2026!  Come learn about the history of the library, our plans for the centennial celebration, and join in the opening of the library time capsule.

Join us for an introductory boxing workout led by the owner and coach of TITLE Boxing Club in Lake Orion! This non-contact session will cover boxing styles and techniques in a safe, supportive environment.

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

December 15: Nation by Terry Pratchett

January 12: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

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!

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.

Visit with one of our rotating 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.