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Lego Building: Outer Space

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Junior architects are invited to join us for building fun with LEGO bricks! The library will supply all the LEGOs you will need. The challenge is to create a space themed masterpiece.

Closed for Mother's Day

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

The Orion Library will be closed Sunday, May 12th in observance of Mother's Day. Normal hours will resume on Monday, May 13th.

Doggone Readers

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Visit with Jasper, Henry, Merlen, Crush, or Woody to practice your reading skills to a silent listener – one of our certified therapy dogs! Readers can collect stamps for a free book.

Magic the Gathering Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced players are welcome to learn to play this popular trading card game or battle it out against your friends.  Bring your own cards or use a pre-made deck provided by the library. All ages welcome! 

Storytime at Flower Fair

11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us downtown during the annual Flower Fair for a storytime for all ages!

Intergenerational Storytime @Pomeroy Senior Living

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

We welcome caregivers and children ages 0-5 to join senior residents at Pomeroy for a storytime, encouraging social interaction between generations.

If You Give a Kid a Book Club

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

We will get together to read from an early reader or picture book series. We will read, discuss, and do activities based on the books. Books in the series will be available to check out after the meeting to continue the reading fun.

Rather Be Reading Book Club

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

If you would rather be reading, then join us for this new book club. Read the title ahead of the meeting date and then we will gather to discuss and enjoy activities based on the book. Titles for the meetings are: 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.

SENSEsational Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
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:

A welcoming, interactive environment designed for children with special needs and sensory seeking kids.

Hack that Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Add your own creative spin to these already prepared canvases. Do you think this landscape painting needs some aliens? You take these generic pieces and make them into a new masterpiece.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Adventure Begins at Your Library

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Bike, Exhibition, Games & Activities, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer with our fun annual program outside at the library reading gardens.

Tie Dye

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Get ready for summer with your very own tie dye design. Bring your own white cotton shirt. We will provide design ideas and dye. Please wear clothes that can get messy.

Magic the Gathering Draft

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join other Planeswalkers in a free Magic the Gathering booster draft.  No experience?  No problem!  Learn to play from one of our experienced volunteers. Registration is required to participate.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Junteenth. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, June 20.

Closed for Independence Day

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

The Orion Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on Friday, July 5th.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/2
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, August 31st through Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Closed for Staff In-Service

All Day
Closing
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.

Library Closes at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving

5:00pm - 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed through Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 30th.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed through Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 30th.

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 Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, December 26th.

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 Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year's Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.