Upcoming Events

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.

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

Founded in 1903, Pewabic is one of the oldest continually operating potteries in the country.  Explore images from the Pewabic archives during this presentation as they guide you through over a century of handcrafting pottery and

Sick of cable? Want to watch the Big Game but don’t know what to choose? Come check out information on the different options and cut that cord, just in time for the 2025 Super Bowl. 

We will be purging old issues of our magazines on a first-come, first-served basis.  Get here early before they're gone!

Pick up a kit to make a winter treat for our flying feathered friends. You will get all the supplies to create DIY bird seed ornament, including a cookie cutter made on our Makerspace 3D printer.

“Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light,” written and performed by Anna Kamryn Marck, is an uplifting 45-minutes of music, laughter, and simple honest storytelling.

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.

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!

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

Held in our Friends Reading Room, this organized read-up for ADULTS ONLY is a social time for readers as an alternative to the bar scene.

We welcome adults with special needs and sensory-seeking adults to this program for ages 18+. Chairs will be available, but feel free to bring a blanket and pillow to get comfy on the floor. Popcorn, candy, and water will be provided.

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

Mondays | 7 pm

December 16: The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

What’s the deal with electric cars? Learn the ins and outs of electric vehicles and all you need to know about the infrastructure surrounding it. Car fans and curious minds, we hope to show you some cool new electric vehicles.

December 19: Bring your 2024 Favorite 
January 16: Table for Two by Amor Towles 
February 20: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Interested in learning about makerspace equipment? Have a question? Need some guidance or inspiration for your project? Drop in and meet with our makerspace librarian and start creating.

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School and Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams to learn about creative technology, create in augmented reality, play with robots, explore coding, and much more! This program is generously

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

Survey Says, get ready for a fun and educational twist on the classic game show with Family Feud: Library Edition! In this interactive program, teams of family, friends, or library patrons go head-to-head to answer survey-based questions.

Join us for a full cast script reading of "The Day the Pope Came to Hamtramck", a comedy-drama play by local author Susan Berg. An audience Q&A will take place after the play. This play is intended for an adult audience.