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Name: 5th Grade Battle of the Books Kickoff
Start: 2024-11-14T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-14T18:15:00-05:00
Location: Orion Township Public Library

Featured Events

5th Grade Battle of the Books Kickoff

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Register for Battle of the Books 2025 and find out more information including how to form teams, who can mentor, new 2025 activities, and more. Our 2025 featured author will also be revealed!

5th Grade Battle of the Books Kickoff

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Register for Battle of the Books 2025 and find out more information including how to form teams, who can mentor, new 2025 activities, and more. Our 2025 featured author will also be revealed!

Let's Play: Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

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Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

In honor of International Games month, learn to play Dungeons and Dragons! Participants will learn the basics rules and play a brief combat session using the new “One D&D” rulebook. Ages 12-Adult

Magic the Gathering Draft

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

James Ingram Room at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: James Ingram Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Join other Planeswalkers in a free Magic the Gathering booster draft. No experience? No problem! Learn to play from one of our experienced volunteers. Registration is required to participate, Ages 12-Adult

5th Grade Battle Mentors Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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

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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 Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join us for our annual Winter Workshop! We’ll have photo ops, warm treats, and activities for all ages, youth through adult.

This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Public Library.

Jeffrey Heisler and I-Chen Yeh Saxophone and Piano Recital

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Come enjoy this first in a series of three performances presented by faculty of the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance featuring award-winning saxophonist Jeffrey Heisler, accompanied by I-Chen Yeh on piano.

Maker Fair

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B at Orion Township Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 5th Grade, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, 21+, Seniors

Program Type: Makerspace

Event Details:

Join hosts from i3Detroit Makerspace, Lake Orion High School and Waldon Middle School Robotics Teams to learn about creative technology, create in augmented reality, play with robots, explore coding, and much more! This program is generously

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All Day	Closing Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site Description: The Orion Library will be closed Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16th.
9 am				PHASES Volunteer Group 9:00am - 10:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room Event Details: Weekly volunteer group.	PHASES Volunteer Group 9:00am - 10:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room Event Details: Weekly volunteer group.
10 am		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. Cancelled Little Lit 10:00am - 11:00am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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! Limit 20 children.	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. Cancelled Little Lit 10:00am - 11:00am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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! Limit 20 children. This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners (ELL) 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Wednesdays \| 10:30 am This event is in the "Seniors" group. Basic Tech Help for Seniors @ the Orion Center Branch 10:30am - 12:30pm Seniors This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Center Branch Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Basic Tech Help for Seniors Kurt			This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Magic the Gathering Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room Age Group: Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Beginners and experienced players are welcome on Saturday morning each month. Learn to play this popular trading card game, or battle it out against your friends. Bring your own cards, or use a pre-made deck provided by the library.
11 am		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. Cancelled Little Lit 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime 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! Limit 20 children.	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. Cancelled Little Lit 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime 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! Limit 20 children.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. National Michigan Day Celebration 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It’s National Michigan day! Calling all preschoolers to celebrate the day by enjoying some Michigan themed crafts. This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Public Library.		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Infants" group. Busy Baby 11:00am - 11:45am Youth, Infants This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Infants" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Infants Event Details: This is a meetup for infants 0-12 months old and their caregivers. Come play together and meet new friends. Best suited for non-walkers.
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1 pm		Reservation High Pointe Ridge HOA 1:30pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room Purpose of Meeting HOA Meeting	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group. Cancelled If You Give a Kid a Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room A Age Group: Youth, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: We will get together to read from an early reader or picture book series. We will read, discuss, and do activities based on the books. Books in the series will be available to check out after the meeting to continue the reading fun.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Thursday Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Dec 21: Bring your favorite of 2023 Jan 18: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Feb 15: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus		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. Exam Study Break 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B Age Group: Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Whether you need a break from studying, or want to cuddle with some therapy dogs, take a break with OTPL during Exam Study Break.
2 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group. Cancelled Rather Be Reading Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Reading Garden Age Group: Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: If you would rather be reading, then join us for this new book club. Read the title ahead of the meeting date and then we will gather to discuss and enjoy activities based on the book. Titles for the meetings are:			This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge: Light Up Acrylic Signs 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Makerspace Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Design your own color changing light up acrylic sign using the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Library.
3 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge: Light Up Acrylic Signs 3:30pm - 5:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Makerspace Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Design your own color changing light up acrylic sign using the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Library.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group. Cancelled Book Buddies 6:00pm - 7:00pm Elementary: K - 2nd Grade Required This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Elementary: K - 2nd Grade Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Kids will be paired with a teen reading buddy to practice reading aloud, help sound out words, and assist with comprehension through stories, rhymes, and games. Meditation Group 6:00pm - 8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Winter Wildlife with Oakland County Parks 6:30pm - 8:00pm Youth, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Join naturalist Jamie Huhta of Oakland County Parks to learn about animals found in and around Oakland County’s parks and trails during the frozen winter months. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Orion Township Libr
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing the Pictures of Your Life! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Seems that everyone is a photographer these days. We use our smartphones, our tablets, and even some people even use cameras. With the ease of taking pictures, we find ourselves with a new concern. How do we manage, save and share these pictures?

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