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Closing at 1:00 PM

1:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will close at 1:00 PM in preparation for our Denim and Diamonds Library Celebration event to be held from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Denim & Diamonds Birthday Celebration

7:00pm–10:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Centennial
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Kick up your boots and add a little sparkle at this lively celebration of everything the library offers.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Comic Book Day

9:30am–4:30pm
Youth, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibition, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join the nationwide celebration of comics by picking up a free comic book! One per person, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Orion Library Film Society

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s talk movies! Watch the movie with us at the Library, or come prepared to talk about the movie after viewing it from Kanopy or our DVD collection. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group
This event is in the "9th - 12th Grade" group

Terracotta Pot Glow Up Party

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and give a simple terracotta pot a total glow-up! We’ll bring the paint, markers, stencils, and all the fun extras—you bring your imagination.

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Event Details:

Calling all artists!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Come learn about the many Michigan food and drink brands we know and love. Sure, Michigan invented ready-to-eat cereal (Kellogg's) and baby food (Gerber) - but did you know that Germack was the first company in America

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group

Community Helpers Storytime: Chefs

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
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:

Join us for a special Storytime and meet a chef from Palazzo di Bocce. We will read stories, dance, sing, and learn more about these special helpers in our community. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Motor and Mingle: Sensory Play

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
This event is in the "Adults" group

Altered Book Club

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

Come explore your creative side with an altered book journal! We will make no or low-pressure raw technique and experimental "journals" by using old books; the cover and pages will be our canvas!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Growing Healthy Families

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join MSU Extension nutrition educators for a 6-week series to learn practical cooking skills, tips for stretching your food budget, and strategies for living a healthy lifestyle.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Bounce and Boogie

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

A music and movement-based program just for ages 0-5! Join us as we dance, groove, jump, and move to our favorite songs and rhymes, promoting gross motor skills alongside early literacy!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Shelby Drake Artist

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SNAP

12:30pm–1:30pm
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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Elementary: K - 5th Grade" group
This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group
This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group

Doggone Readers

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

Visit with one of our therapy dogs to practice your reading skills with a silent listener - the dog! Readers can collect stamps for a free book. Readers will be assigned a 15-minute timeslot upon arrival. 

Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sips and Pages Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners (ELL)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Bunch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This month's book will be Leo of Golden by Allen Levi.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Introduction to AI

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, 21+, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gemini? Sora? Copilot? Over the past few months, the world of Artificial Intelligence has expanded and gotten confusing. Come get a brief introduction on AI along with the advantages and the pitfalls.