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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.

DIY Apothecary Jar Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Who’s ready to decorate for Halloween? Create a spooky ambiance for your Halloween decor with these eerie DIY apothecary jars. Perfect for adding a touch of gothic charm to your room.

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

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! Limit 20 children.

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

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! Limit 20 children.

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Visit with one of our six 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cook the Book

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
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 "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
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

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

Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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 "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
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
This event is in the "9th - 12th Grade" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "21+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sips and Pages Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
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 "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
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

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! Limit 20 children.

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:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

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

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! Limit 20 children.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Bunch @ the Orion Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Center Branch
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

All are welcome to join this lively book discussion held on the second Wednesday of the month.

Sept 11: You Were Aways Mine by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NEW DATE - Dumpling Making Class

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Mmm, dumplings. Join us for a special hands-on cooking class where Chef Mary teaches techniques to craft the perfect Asian-style dumpling.

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

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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.

Busy Baby

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Infants
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants
Event Details:

This is a meetup for infants 0-12 months old and their caregivers. Come play together and meet new friends. Best suited for non-walkers.  

New Staff onboarding

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Orion Center Branch
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 & Boogie

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group.

Pizzapalooza

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

October is National Pizza Month! Join us for pizza-themed crafts and activities. Pizza and pizza-flavored snacks will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guided Mushroom Hunt

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join the Michigan Mushroom Hunters for a guided hunt of mushrooms in the thick of mushroom season! What fungi do the woods of Orion Township hold?

Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Monday, October 14th for Staff In-Service. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.