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Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale at very reasonable prices: hardcover and large paperback books are $1, paperbacks and childrens books are $.50 cents.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale at very reasonable prices: hardcover and large paperback books are $1, paperbacks and childrens books are $.50 cents.

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

Little Lit

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
James Ingram Room 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: James Ingram Room
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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - All Books Half Off

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale at very reasonable prices.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale at very reasonable prices.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Social Hour

Friday, April 24, 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!

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale and get a bagful of books for $ 5.00. (Bags supplied by the Friends)

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale and get a bagful of books for $ 5.00. (Bags supplied by the Friends)

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

Duck, Duck, Print

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Learn to navigate through a 3D print blueprint website and submit a print job to the library’s 3D printer. Printed projects will be picked up at a later date. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate through a 3D print blueprint website and submit a print job to the library’s 3D printer. Printed projects will be picked up at a later date. 

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

Duck, Duck, Print

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Learn to navigate through a 3D print blueprint website and submit a print job to the library’s 3D printer. Printed projects will be picked up at a later date. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate through a 3D print blueprint website and submit a print job to the library’s 3D printer. Printed projects will be picked up at a later date. 

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

Duck, Duck, Print

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade

Learn to navigate through a 3D print blueprint website and submit a print job to the library’s 3D printer. Printed projects will be picked up at a later date. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate through a 3D print blueprint website and submit a print job to the library’s 3D printer. Printed projects will be picked up at a later date. 

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

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.

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

Big Lit

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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

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!

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

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 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

Little Lit

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, April 29, 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. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Be a lifesaver!  Donate blood at the Orion Library!

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

Be a lifesaver!  Donate blood at the Orion Library!

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

Little Lit

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Moon Viewing with the Oakland Astronomy Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

Have you ever seen the Alps or the Apennine mountains...

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

Have you ever seen the Alps or the Apennine mountains...

Library Celebration set-up/prep

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Set-up and prep for the Library Celebration fundraising event.

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

Set-up and prep for the Library Celebration fundraising event.

Closing at 1:00 PM

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will close at 1:00 PM in preparation for our Denim and Diamonds Library Celebration event to be held from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

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

The Orion Library will close at 1:00 PM in preparation for our Denim and Diamonds Library Celebration event to be held from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Denim & Diamonds Birthday Celebration

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Centennial
Age Group:
Adults

Kick up your boots and add a little sparkle at this lively celebration of everything the library offers.

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Centennial
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Kick up your boots and add a little sparkle at this lively celebration of everything the library offers.

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

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Lobby at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibition, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

Join the nationwide celebration of comics by picking up a free comic book! One per person, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibition, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join the nationwide celebration of comics by picking up a free comic book! One per person, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Orion Library Film Society

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

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

Terracotta Pot Glow Up Party

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

Get creative and give a simple terracotta pot a total glow-up! We’ll bring the paint, markers, stencils, and all the fun extras—you bring your imagination.

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and give a simple terracotta pot a total glow-up! We’ll bring the paint, markers, stencils, and all the fun extras—you bring your imagination.

The Art of Storytelling Kick Off

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult Department at Orion Township Public Library

Calling all artists!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Event Details:

Calling all artists!

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

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come learn about the many Michigan food and drink brands we know and love. Sure, Michigan invented ready-to-eat cereal (Kellogg's) and baby food (Gerber) - but did you know that Germack was the first company in America

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

Come learn about the many Michigan food and drink brands we know and love. Sure, Michigan invented ready-to-eat cereal (Kellogg's) and baby food (Gerber) - but did you know that Germack was the first company in America