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Strateic Planning Survey

Help Plan the Future of Your Public Library

The Orion Library is gathering community feedback as part of its strategic planning process. Listed in the following short survey are collection, service and space options that reflect today’s public libraries in Michigan and across the nation. Please take a few minutes to provide your input. This will be very helpful as we move forward with this process.

If you are interested in more information or would like to be involved with the project, please provide your contact information when prompted in the survey. Your contact information will not be linked to your survey responses.

If you would like to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card to a local Orion restaurant, please provide your email address when asked at the end of the survey. Your email address will not be linked to your survey responses.

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Special Programs

Michigan Activity Pass — Update

The “Michigan Activity Pass presented by The Library Network” program is a partnership between Michigan’s nearly 400 public libraries and 60 arts and cultural organizations.  The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide reduced cost or complimentary access to arts [...]

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Special Programs

MI Big Green Gym

MI Big Green Gym Program

The DNR started the Park & Read program in 2010 as a way to provide free passes to state parks.  Now, with support from Blue Cross, the program has been renamed MI Big Green Gym, rebranded to promote outdoor fitness, and provides free one-day passes into any state park, state forest campground or pathway, as [...]

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Youth Programs

The Free, Easy Way to Boost Reading Scores This Summer

Studies suggest that the number of books your child reads during the summer can make a huge difference in his/her reading ability. Reading four to six books will maintain reading skills, but reading ten to twenty books can actually improve your student’s reading and language skills. To help your young readers grow, come to the [...]

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Special Programs

Detroit Zoo Tickets & More

Detroit Zoo Tickets & More Program

We are pleased to announce that The Library Network and the Detroit Zoo have partnered to create the Tickets & More program.  This program will allow you to purchase discounted admission tickets to the Detroit Zoo, save on discounted memberships, and discounted meal vouchers.  You can even purchase a pre-paid parking voucher.  We look forward [...]

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This Week in the Youth Department

Summer Mother Goose Storytimes for Ages 0-2

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Location: Craft Room

Ones and twos develop social, emotional, and language skills through movement, stories, songs and rhymes.

Summer Preschool Pals Storytimes for Ages 3-5

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: Craft Room

Preschoolers build early reading skills, social skills, and physical development through hands-on activities, stories, songs, and movement.

Chess Piece - Black Knight

Go/Chess Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Craft Room

Whether you're new to strategy games or you're a master, this club is for you. Learn the rules of Chess and Go, and play with your peers.

Magic Tree House Party

Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM

Location: Meeting Room A and B

Calling all Magic Tree House fans! Come travel in time, play games, make crafts and win prizes.

Summer Solstice Sun Catcher

Friday, June 21, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Location: Meeting Room A and B

In honor of the longest day of the year, we’ll make cool sun catchers from recycled cds. Come get crafty with us!

Summer Mother Goose Storytimes for Ages 0-2

Monday, June 24, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Location: Craft Room

Ones and twos develop social, emotional, and language skills through movement, stories, songs and rhymes.

Summer Preschool Pals Storytimes for Ages 3-5

Monday, June 24, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: Craft Room

Preschoolers build early reading skills, social skills, and physical development through hands-on activities, stories, songs, and movement.

Michigan Safari

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Meeting Room A and B

An interactive and informative nature program. You will see preserved nature specimens including mammal skins, antlers, nests, feathers and more. Lots of audience partipation!

See our Events Calendar for information about additional library programs.