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5th Grade Battle Mentors Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Battle team Mentors and all involved parents are invited to this informative session where librarians will present best practices and answer questions about this year's 5th Grade Battle of the Books.

Winter scene

Teen and Adult Holiday Crafternoon

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Celebrate the holidays with a variety of themed arts and crafts activities. 

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Opa Food & Spirits at Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

December 15: Nation by Terry Pratchett

January 12: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Generations of Games

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and learning!

100th birthday book cake

Library Centennial Kickoff

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Celebrate 100 years of the Orion Township Public Library in 2026!  Come learn about the history of the library, our plans for the centennial celebration, and join in the opening of the library time capsule.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Opa Food & Spirits at Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

December 15: Nation by Terry Pratchett

January 12: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Image of 1963 Ford Cougar II Protoype

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
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.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Opa Food & Spirits at Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

December 15: Nation by Terry Pratchett

January 12: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Headshot of vocalist Drake Dantzler

Oakland University Faculty Recital Series - Drake Dantzler, tenor and Victoria Shively, piano

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

The Oakland University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty recital series continues with tenor Drake Dantzler and pianist Victoria Shively.

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Book Bunch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

December's book:  A Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towles

 

Computer Shortcuts

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the tips, tricks and shortcuts of your mouse and keyboard.

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!

Child Passenger Safety Workshop

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Trinity Health Oakland – Trauma Services and chat with a certified Car Seat Technician about Car Seat Basics.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

December 15: Nation by Terry Pratchett

January 12: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Pop-Up Library at GLAC

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: GLAC
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

OTPL staff will be in the lobby at GLAC with a limited selection of books for check-out. Sign up for a library card, learn how to use our online resources on your phone or tablet, find out about library programs, and more! 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Friday, December 26.

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!

Generations of Games

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and learning!

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2.

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 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!

Introduction to Boxing

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an introductory boxing workout led by the owner and coach of TITLE Boxing Club in Lake Orion! This non-contact session will cover boxing styles and techniques in a safe, supportive environment.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Opa Food & Spirits, 600 S Lapeer Rd. for this monthly book discussion.

Mondays | 7 pm

December 15: Nation by Terry Pratchett

January 12: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

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.

Sips and Pages Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, 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!

Book Bunch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

January's book:  Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

The Orion Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

Introduction to Libby

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
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:

Love to read but don’t want to keep checking out physical books? Have a tablet and want to start reading eBooks but don’t know where to start? Come join us and learn all about Libby, the digital library.

Cool Cars: Unique Automobiles of the Detroit Historical Society Collection

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

Toilet Training

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
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.

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 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!

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.

Sips and Pages Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, 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!

Book Bunch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

February's book:  The Night Ship by Jess Kidd