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SENSEsational Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Event Details:

In partnership with LOCS Early Childhood Special Education’s Parent Involvement Day, we offer this welcoming, interactive environment designed for children with special needs and s...

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

In partnership with LOCS Early Childhood Special Education’s Parent Involvement Day, we offer this 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 "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bounce & Boogie

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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 lit...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
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!

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.

Holiday Pet Portraits

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Event Details:

If you give someone a custom pet portrait painted by you, you are guaranteed to win the holidays! Whether it's your own furry friend or a beloved pet of a friend or family member, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

If you give someone a custom pet portrait painted by you, you are guaranteed to win the holidays!

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, December 9, 2024 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...

Open
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: 10
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 ...

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.

Centennial Celebration Planning Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room B at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
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.

Sips and Pages Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In the Community at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
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 p...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am  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 i...

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

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Bunch

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

All are welcome to join this lively book discussion held on the second Wednesday of the month.    

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

All are welcome to join this lively book discussion held on the second Wednesday of the month.

 

 

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

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to ...

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

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to answer questions about their specialty.

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

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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.

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

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to answer questions about their specialty.

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

5th Grade Battle Mentors Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Event Details:

Battle team Mentors and all involved parents are invited to this informative session where librarians will present best practices and answer questions about this year's 5th Grade B...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Battle team Mentors and all involved parents are invited to this informative session where librarians will present best practices and answer questions about this year's 5th Grade Battle of the Books.

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.

Playful Perks

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Drop in for an unstructured playtime and free coffee! We will have a variety of fun toys for ages 0-5.    

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

Drop in for an unstructured playtime and free coffee! We will have a variety of fun toys for ages 0-5.    

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Social Hour

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Seniors
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...

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!

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

Winter Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Winter Workshop! We’ll have photo ops, warm treats, and activities for all ages, youth through adult. This program is generously funded by the Friend...

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

Join us for our annual Winter Workshop! We’ll have photo ops, warm treats, and activities for all ages, youth through adult.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Opa Food & Spirits at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion. Mondays | 7 pm December 16: The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

Mondays | 7 pm

December 16: The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea

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.

Jingle All the Way Story Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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
Event Details:

Be ready to “ring” in the season with a jingle theme story time.

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

Be ready to “ring” in the season with a jingle theme story time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am  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 i...

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

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

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

Rather Be Reading Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

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

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

If you would rather be reading, then join us for this 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:  

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

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to ...

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

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to answer questions about their specialty.

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

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Spend time together at this parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends. Each week a Community Resource Specialist will be on hand to answer questions about their specialty.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

December 19: Bring your 2024 Favorite  January 16: Table for Two by Amor Towles  February 20: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

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

December 19: Bring your 2024 Favorite 
January 16: Table for Two by Amor Towles 
February 20: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Makerspace Office Hours

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning about makerspace equipment? Have a question? Need some guidance or inspiration for your project? Drop in and meet with our makerspace librarian and start cre...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Interested in learning about makerspace equipment? Have a question? Need some guidance or inspiration for your project? Drop in and meet with our makerspace librarian and start creating.