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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:

Centennial, 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: Centennial, 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.

Everything is Tuberculosis book cover

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.

No Two Persons book cover

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.

New SNAP Storytime Logo

SNAP

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Adults with special needs and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, movement, and activities.  

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Intergenerational Storytime @ Pomeroy Senior Living

10:30am–11:30am
Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Pomeroy Living Orion
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The group is open to all who wish to practice their English language skills in a relaxed and informal setting.  The topics vary widely, and it is a great learning experience as well as an opportunity to meet people. 

Windows 11

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the fundamentals of navigating Windows 11. Learn how to find what you need, organize your files, and personalize your experience.

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend time together at this four-week parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.

1, 2, 3, Play with Me

10:00am–11:30am
Youth, Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend time together at this four-week parent child workshop. Have time to play, experience art activities, and meet new friends.

Virtual: 5th Grade Battle of the Books Final Meetup

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Let's get together one more time before our final Battle of the Books competition! During this meet up we will answer any final questions, perform a "mock" battle so participants know what to expect, and play a few battle related games.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop

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.

5th Grade Battle of the Books 2026

10:00am–12:00pm
Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Waldon Middle School
Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: ThinkLink
Event Details:

Teams of 5th graders converge to battle quiz show style at Waldon Middle School. Parents, teachers, and mentors are invited to watch!   

Become a Local Historian

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're interested in helping preserve Orion history, join us for this informative program.

GAP @ OTPL

2:30pm–4:00pm
6th - 8th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: ThinkLink
Event Details:

Join the latest GAP activity at the library. Lake Orion Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in an exciting after-school program featuring crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:30am–4:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Event Details:

Be a lifesaver!  Donate blood at the Orion Library!

Library Auditors

8:30am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room

GAP @ OTPL

2:30pm–4:00pm
6th - 8th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: ThinkLink
Event Details:

Join the latest GAP activity at the library. Lake Orion Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in an exciting after-school program featuring crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more.

Library Auditors

8:30am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room

Library Auditors

8:30am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room

GAP @ OTPL

2:30pm–4:00pm
6th - 8th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: ThinkLink
Event Details:

Join the latest GAP activity at the library. Lake Orion Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in an exciting after-school program featuring crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B

GAP @ OTPL

2:30pm–4:00pm
6th - 8th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: ThinkLink
Event Details:

Join the latest GAP activity at the library. Lake Orion Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in an exciting after-school program featuring crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more.

Rather be Reading

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

The Write Stuff Writer's Workshop

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop

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.

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Event Details:

Already know how to play chess? Come join the club! This is a casual meetup for kids who enjoy playing chess and want to face off against other players.

Closed - Easter

All Day 4/4–4/5
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 6.