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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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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.  

Intergenerational Storytime @ Pomeroy Senior Living

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pomeroy Living Orion at Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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.

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Become a Local Historian

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Centennial, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: James Ingram Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Centennial, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Photo of Dr. Justin Lamb playing marimba

Oakland University Faculty Recital Series - Justin Lamb, Percussion

Sunday, March 15, 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:

Join Dr.

Book cover of The Girls Who Grew Big

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Orion Grill at Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

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

Mondays | 7 pm

Picture of tent in the woods

Camp Michigan: Your Guide to State Park Adventures

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

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: Lecture
Event Details:

Ready to explore Michigan’s natural beauty?

Book cover of Home of the American Circus

Dine, Drink, and Discuss

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Orion Grill at Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

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

Mondays | 7 pm

Denim and Diamonds event

Denim & Diamonds Birthday Celebration

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Centennial

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Classic Michigan Food and Drinks

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

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: 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

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Intergenerational Storytime @ Pomeroy Senior Living

10:30am–11:30am
Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Open
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.

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
Program Type: Storytime
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!

Big Lit

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
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join your OTPL librarians in this big, huge, and highly interactive program where we reenact stories, lead dances, and other early literacy fun for a bigger crowd!

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Dragon Tales

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of learning and creativity designed specifically for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Big Lit

10:00am–10:45am
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: Storytime

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Grab your softest plushie, your best pajamas, your day full of stories, and join us for a wind-down adventure into bedtime with a nighttime-themed storytime.

Big Lit

10:00am–10:45am
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: Storytime

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Splish, Splash, Pout-Pout Fish Bash

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 5th Grade
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Deborah Diesen, the beloved Michigan author of The Pout-Pout Fish series, to celebrate the new Pout-Pout Fish movie! Enjoy lively read-alouds and creative activities for children of all ages.

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.

Big Lit

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
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join your OTPL librarians in this big, huge, and highly interactive program where we reenact stories, lead dances, and other early literacy fun for a bigger crowd!

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

Little Lit

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A storytime for all ages! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five staple early literacy practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing! 

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
Program Type: Storytime
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!

Preschool Birthday Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library
Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special birthday Storytime in honor of the library’s 100th birthday!