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Special Needs Adult Programming (SNAP)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Adults with special needs and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, movement and activities. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Public Library.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

Mondays | 7 pm

Mar 18:  The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper 

April 15: Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett 

Orion Historical Society (OHS)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Visit the Orion Historical Society and learn about Local history. New meeting dates (the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm) and a fresh new format, including a theme and/or speaker each meeting.

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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.

How to Research Your Old House

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Join hosts Carol Egbo and Ron Campbell from the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society to learn about local history research techniques.  This program will take place at the Lake Orion Village Hall (21 E.

Senior Social Hour @ the Orion Center Branch Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
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!

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.

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

Cook the Book

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
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.

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

Cutting the Cord

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion about ditching high cable bills and making the switch to streaming TV with a high-speed internet connection.

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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.

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Wednesdays | 10:30 am 

Book Bunch @ the Orion Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

June 12: The Midnight Library, by Matthew Haig

Book Bunch @ the Orion Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

March 13:  The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

April 10: Paper Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin

May 8: Clock Dance by Ann Tyler

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Meeting, Workshop
Event Details:

Meet the second Wednesday of each month and connect with a group of like-minded writers to learn from each other, share ideas, and practice your writing skills.

Makerspace Office Hours

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

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.

Senior Social Hour @ the Orion Center Branch Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
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!

Magic the Gathering Draft

10:00am - 1:00pm
Open
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.

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Opa Food & Spirits
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

Mondays | 7 pm

June 17: The Stars are Fire, by Anita Shreve 

July 15:  Independence, by Chira Divakaruni 

Sensory Movie

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Kick off your summer with a sensory-friendly movie experience! We welcome adults with special needs and sensory-seeking adults to this program for ages 18+.

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.