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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

Old brick house

House Histories/House Mysteries: Tracing the History of a House

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Centennial, Lecture

Age Group:

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

When was your house built? Who built it? How has it been altered over the years?

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
Orion Grill at Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Orion Grill
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us at Orion Grill, 3667 S. Baldwin Road for this monthly book discussion. 

Mondays | 7 pm

February 16: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister

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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Friends of the Library Book Sale - All Books Half Off

10:00am–4:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale at very reasonable prices.

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!

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Day

9:30am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Come browse the thousands of books available at the Friends Book Sale and get a bagful of books for $ 5.00. (Bags supplied by the Friends)

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.

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 Celebration set-up/prep

12:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Event Details:

Set-up and prep for the Library Celebration fundraising event.

Library Celebration

7:00pm–10:00pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Event Details:

2026 Library Celebration fundraising event.

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!

Closed - Mother's Day

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

The Orion Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10 in observance of Mother's Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 11.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

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

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

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!

Closed - Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

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.

Closed - Summer Hours

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

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

OACC Bagels and Brew

8:00am–9:00am
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Reading Garden

OACC Bagels and Brew

8:00am–9:00am
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Event Details:

Event will be held in the Reading Garden.  The lobby will be used in case of rain.

Closed - Summer Hours

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

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

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

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!

Closed - Summer Hours

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

The Orion Library is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Closed - Juneteenth

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

The Orion Library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, June 20.