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100 Years and Little Cheers

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come enjoy a special little program to help us celebrate the library’s 100th birthday! Infants up to 2 years old and their caregivers are invited to play, create simple crafts, and snap a fun birthday photo together.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Orion Township Public Library is exploring potential building renovations to better meet the needs of our community. This session will introduce the possible project and provide an opportunity for public input.

This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group

GAP @ OTPL

2:30pm–4:00pm
6th - 8th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: ThinkLink
Event Details:

Join the latest GAP activity at the library. Lake Orion Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in an exciting after-school program featuring crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more.

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

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Event Details:

Join us for a Dine to Donate event at Bad Brad's BBQ on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, anytime from 11:00am-9:00pm.  The address is 3437 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, MI.  48359.  10% of all sales will be donated to the 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

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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

Little Lit

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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 "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group
This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group

Rather be Reading

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
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.

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

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Hoffa in Lake Orion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Centennial, Lecture
Event Details:

In the months leading up to the 50th anniversary of the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, ONTV's Joe Johnson and Jimmy Johnson of the Orion Historical Society got unprecedented access to Hoffa's Lake Orion home in 2025.&nb

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

Senior Social Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
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 "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group

Hats Off to 100!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are celebrating the library’s 100th birthday with a special hat. Customize a hat by adding your favorite colors and wear it all year to help us celebrate!  

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

Take & Make: Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps

9:30am–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you want to reduce plastic waste in your kitchen? Come grab a kit and make 2 reusable, non-toxic, biodegradable, beeswax food wraps.  While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group

Doggone Family Movie

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join our furry therapy friends as we gather to relax and watch a movie about some four-legged companions. Snacks provided.

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
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 "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group

A-Maze-Ing Fun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Mazes of all sorts will be available to decipher and enjoy.

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

Teen Drop In: Clay Bead Bracelet Making

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative Teen Drop-In: Clay Bead Bracelet Making! Express your unique style by designing your own colorful, trendy bracelets using clay beads. No experience is needed, just bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the 1st in a series of 2 programs.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group

Trolls Dance-a-long Movie Night

6:30pm–8:30pm
Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Create your own Troll hairpiece and enjoy the original Trolls movie. Dancing is strongly encouraged! 

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 - 5th Grade" group

Splish, Splash, Pout-Pout Fish Bash

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Deborah Diesen, the beloved Michigan author of The Pout-Pout Fish series, which recently became a movie! Enjoy lively read-alouds and creative activities for children of all ages.