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Chess Club

Monday, January 26, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cool Cars: Unique Automobiles of the Detroit Historical Society Collection

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection.

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

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection.

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, January 27, 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 "9th - 12th Grade" group

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
9th - 12th Grade

Get ready to tackle the SAT and ACT with confidence! This prep session will help you sharpen your test-taking strategies, review key subject areas, and learn tips to boost your score.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Get ready to tackle the SAT and ACT with confidence! This prep session will help you sharpen your test-taking strategies, review key subject areas, and learn tips to boost your score.

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, January 28, 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! 

Open
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, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
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
Program Type: Meeting
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

Little Lit

Wednesday, January 28, 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! 

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

Mindfulness and Meditation Lifestyle

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room A at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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, January 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! 

Open
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 "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Little Lit

Thursday, January 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! 

Open
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 "Adults" group

Sleep Training Workshop

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Adults

Getting your child to sleep isn't always as easy as we would like it to be, so if you're struggling with your little one's sleep, this is the event for you.

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

Getting your child to sleep isn't always as easy as we would like it to be, so if you're struggling with your little one's sleep, this is the event for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cook the Book

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Room B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

You select and prepare a recipe from the cookbook chosen, and we meet to sample and discuss recipes from that month’s cookbook! Call (248) 693-3001 if you need assistance acquiring a cookbook.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

You select and prepare a recipe from the cookbook chosen, and we meet to sample and discuss recipes from that month’s cookbook! Call (248) 693-3001 if you need assistance acquiring a cookbook.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners (ELL)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
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
Program Type: Meeting
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 "Toddlers" group

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Spend time together at this four-week parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.

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

Spend time together at this four-week parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.

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

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Spend time together at this four-week parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.

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

Spend time together at this four-week parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Altered Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

This monthly book club is different! Come explore your creative side as we turn old books into new ART journals.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

This monthly book club is different! Come explore your creative side as we turn old books into new ART journals.

Magazine purge

All Day
Lobby at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group

Dragon Tales

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Elementary: K - 2nd Grade

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Orion Library Film Society

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie

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
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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Toilet Training

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Adults, Seniors

Teaching your child to use the toilet takes time, understanding and patience. Choosing the right time to start, recognizing the signs of readiness and understanding the steps to successful potty training can be confusing.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teaching your child to use the toilet takes time, understanding and patience. Choosing the right time to start, recognizing the signs of readiness and understanding the steps to successful potty training can be confusing.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants" group

Mommy and Me Yoga

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Infants

Ease back into exercise while connecting both emotionally and physically with your baby. This class provides moms the opportunity to regain core strength, learn different breathing techniques, and connect with other moms.

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

Ease back into exercise while connecting both emotionally and physically with your baby. This class provides moms the opportunity to regain core strength, learn different breathing techniques, and connect with other moms.

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group

Tuesday, February 10, 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, February 10, 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. 

Full
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, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room