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Chess Club for Kids

Chess Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 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
Program Type: Games & Activities
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.

Book cover of Martyr!

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Orion Grill at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us at Orion Grill, 3667 S, Baldwin Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Orion Grill
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Orion Grill, 3667 S, Baldwin Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

Logo for the Orion Historical Society - Preserving our Heritage - minimalist drawing of Park Island entrance

Orion Historical Society

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
OHS:

Visit the Orion Historical Society and learn about LOcal history. New meeting dates (the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm) and a fresh new format, including a theme and/or speaker e...

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting

Visit the Orion Historical Society and learn about LOcal history. New meeting dates (the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm) and a fresh new format, including a theme and/or speaker each meeting. Join us to get involved in projects to preserve and promote the history of Orion Township and The Village. New members are always welcome. No December or July meetings. Check us out on Facebook.

Kid in a car in front of a movie marquee

Toddler Drive-In

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Create your own ride with the box and supplies provided. Once your ride is ready, we will sit inside and enjoy a short movie. 

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

Create your own ride with the box and supplies provided. Once your ride is ready, we will sit inside and enjoy a short movie. 

A group of people are in conversation

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

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. 

owl with book

Rather be Reading

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

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, 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
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.

kid in a tunnel and adults talking

Motor and Mingle: Fine Motor Play

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Your little ones will enjoy moving around and exploring their gross and fine motor skills while you enjoy some time connecting with other adults.   

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

Your little ones will enjoy moving around and exploring their gross and fine motor skills while you enjoy some time connecting with other adults.   

Stack of books next to a cup of coffee

Thursday Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

March 19: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel 

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

March 19: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room B at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B

North Oakland Genealogical Society (NOGS)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Fruits and veggies

Growing Healthy Families

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

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

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

Senior Social Hour

Senior Social Hour

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Seniors

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!

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!

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.

Underground Railroad Exhibit

Underground Railroad Exhibit

All Day 5/26 - 5/30
Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibition

This exhibit will be in the library's lobby during the month of April and May.  It provides details about the events and individuals involved with the Underground Railroad in Michigan and was developed by the Birmingham Museum.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Program Type: Exhibition
Event Details:

This exhibit will be in the library's lobby during the month of April and May.  It provides details about the events and individuals involved with the Underground Railroad in Michigan and was developed by the Birmingham Museum.

A group of people are in conversation

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

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. 

New Write Stuff Logo

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Writer's Workshop:

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: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop

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.

Fruits and veggies

Growing Healthy Families

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

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

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

Bike Safety

Bike Safety

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trail Entrance / Parking Lot at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade

Bring your bikes or scooters and try out obstacles in the library’s parking lot! Kids will practice maneuvering and learn important safety skills using roadway signs and cones.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Trail Entrance / Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your bikes or scooters and try out obstacles in the library’s parking lot! Kids will practice maneuvering and learn important safety skills using roadway signs and cones.

A Perfect Prom

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Shine bright at an after-hours Prom! We welcome adults with special needs that are 18+ years of age and their caregivers, job coaches, or family members.

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

Shine bright at an after-hours Prom! We welcome adults with special needs that are 18+ years of age and their caregivers, job coaches, or family members.

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.

OACC Bagels and Brew

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Reading Garden at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Reading Garden

OACC Bagels and Brew

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Lobby at Orion Township Public Library

Event will be held in the Reading Garden.  The lobby will be used in case of rain.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Event Details:

Event will be held in the Reading Garden.  The lobby will be used in case of rain.

Fruits and veggies

Growing Healthy Families

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

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

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

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.