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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

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

Community Helpers Storytime: Chefs

Tuesday, May 5, 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, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade

Join us for a special Storytime and meet a chef from Palazzo di Bocce. We will read stories, dance, sing, and learn more about these special helpers in our community. 

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:

Join us for a special Storytime and meet a chef from Palazzo di Bocce. We will read stories, dance, sing, and learn more about these special helpers in our community. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, May 6, 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. 

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

Motor and Mingle: Sensory Play

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
This event is in the "Adults" group

Altered Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come explore your creative side with an altered book journal! We will make no or low-pressure raw technique and experimental "journals" by using old books; the cover and pages will be our canvas!

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

Come explore your creative side with an altered book journal! We will make no or low-pressure raw technique and experimental "journals" by using old books; the cover and pages will be our canvas!

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

Growing Healthy Families

Friday, May 8, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Social Hour

Friday, May 8, 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!

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 and Boogie

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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!

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
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 literacy!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Shelby Drake Artist

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required

Closed - Mother's Day

All Day
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 11.

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

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 11.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SNAP

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Adults with special needs and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, movement, and activities.  

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

Adults with special needs and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, movement, and activities.  

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

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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

Visit with one of our 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. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit with one of our 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. 

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sips and Pages Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
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, May 13, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Bunch

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, 21+, Seniors

This month's book will be Leo of Golden by Allen Levi.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This month's book will be Leo of Golden by Allen Levi.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Introduction to AI

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, 21+, Seniors

Gemini? Sora? Copilot? Over the past few months, the world of Artificial Intelligence has expanded and gotten confusing. Come get a brief introduction on AI along with the advantages and the pitfalls.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gemini? Sora? Copilot? Over the past few months, the world of Artificial Intelligence has expanded and gotten confusing. Come get a brief introduction on AI along with the advantages and the pitfalls.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

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

Motor and Mingle: Gross Motor Play

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers