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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

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Lecture

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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.

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

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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

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Book Discussion

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Adults, 21+, Seniors

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Library Branch: Off Site

Room: Opa Food & Spirits

Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussion

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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

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Games & Activities

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Teens, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Adults, Seniors

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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

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

Library Centennial Kickoff

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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Lecture

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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

Program Type: Lecture

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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

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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

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

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Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library

Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lecture

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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

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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

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

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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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All Day	Closing Closed for Staff In-Service All Day Branches: Orion Township Public Library, Orion Center Branch, Virtual, Off Site Description: The Orion Library will be closed on Monday, October 13 for a Staff In-Service Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14.
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 Big 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 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: Performance, 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! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group 10:30am–12:00pm 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: 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Little Lit 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers Closed Registration Required 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 Closed 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, 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! 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 Program Type: Meeting 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 Little Lit 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers Closed Registration Required 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 Closed 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, 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! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pop-Up Library at GLAC 10:30am–12:30pm 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: Off Site Room: GLAC Age Group: Adults, Seniors Event Details: OTPL staff will be in the lobby at GLAC with a limited selection of books for check-out. Sign up for a library card, learn how to use our online resources on your phone or tablet, find out about library programs, and more!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Infants" group Cancelled The Goodness of Homemade Baby Food 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Infants Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Infants" group Cancelled Closed 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 Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make delicious and nutritious baby food from scratch. Recipes and food samples will be provided from a former parenting program staff member at Beaumont Hospital.
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 Little Lit 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers Closed Registration Required 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 Closed 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, 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!	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 Little Lit 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers Closed Registration Required 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 Closed 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, 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!	Reservation Ukulele Club 11:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Meeting Ukulele lovers get together to play and socialize.	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 & Boogie 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 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: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness 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!
12 pm
1 pm				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: September 18: Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny
2 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" group Rather be Reading 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade" group This event is in the "6th - 8th Grade" 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, 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.
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5 pm				Strategic Planning Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B		This event is in the "Adults" group Homecoming Hoedown 5:30pm–7:30pm 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: Linda Sickles Meeting Rooms A & B Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a Homecoming Hoedown after-hours event! We welcome adults with special needs that are 18+ years of age and their caregivers, job coaches or family members.
6 pm		Friends of the Library Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: James Ingram Room		Reservation Altered Book Club v2.0 6:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Makerspace Purpose of Meeting Altered Book Club participants meet independently w/out instruction with access to the class supplies. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Halloween Apothecary Jars 6:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the season with this gothic inspired candy jar. We will paint, glue and use Makerspace’s Cricut to decorate this timeless classic that you can refill and reuse for years to come. This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary: K - 2nd Grade" group Closed 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, Preschoolers, Elementary: K - 2nd Grade Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime Registration Required 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. Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orion Township Public Library Room: Linda Sickles Meeting Room B
7 pm		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 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: 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 This event is in the "21+" group This event is in the "Seniors" group North Oakland Genealogical Society (NOGS) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, 21+, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "21+" 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: James Ingram Room Age Group: Adults, 21+, Seniors Program Type: Meeting For anyone with an interest in genealogy and family history research.

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