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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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Teen and Adult Holiday Crafternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
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. 

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.

Cardboard Contraptions

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Could you build an amazing creation using only cardboard? Test your creative skills and then take your masterpiece home with you.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Friday, December 26.

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Orion Library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2.

Altered Book Club

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

This monthly book club is different! Come explore your creative side as we turn old books into new ART journals. The cover and pages become our canvases.  All supplies are provided.

Art Class with Ms. Halli: Collage

2:00pm–3:15pm
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn and explore different art techniques and materials while you create your very own masterpieces.

Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

The Orion Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

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.

Altered Book Club

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

This monthly book club is different! Come explore your creative side as we turn old books into new ART journals.

Afternoon with Huntr/x

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon with all things related to KPop Demon Hunters! There will be snacks, crafts, and karaoke.  

Painting with a Squish

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your favorite Squishmallow was born to be a star! Bring a Squishmallow to model for your painting. 

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.

Maker Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School & Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams, and the Library’s own Makerspace team to learn about creative & maker technology, augmented reality, experiment with fun

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.