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5th Grade Battle Mentors Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Battle team Mentors and all involved parents are invited to this informative session where librarians will present best practices and answer questions about this year's 5th Grade Battle of the Books.

Winter scene

Teen and Adult Holiday Crafternoon

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Celebrate the holidays with a variety of themed arts and crafts activities. 

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, December 15, 2025 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

Generations of Games

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and learning!

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:

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: 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am–8:30pm
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

During Friends Member Day, members of the Friends get a special first look at the thousands of books available for sale. Not a member yet? Memberships can be purchased that the door.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am–8:30pm
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: hardcover and large paperback books are $1, paperbacks and childrens books are $.50 cents.

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.

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.

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.