The Orion Library will be closed on Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 for the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 22.
What our patrons are saying:
We LOVE the digital magazines from Zinio [RB Digital]! Such a great perk!!!
Orion @ Your Library – May and June 2019
In this episode: 1,2,3 Play with Me; Folksongs; Cutting the Cord; Mask Story Time; Early Explorers; Bike Repair Makerspace; Pick Up STEAM; Birding Beyond the Backyard; Fandom Fest; Makerspace Open House; Exam Cram; Prom Makeup; Cook the Book; Space is Ace; Seeking the Moon, Toddler Dance Party; UFOs Over MI; Starlab; Toy Story Party; Neighborhoods […]
Orion @ Your Library – March and April 2019
In this episode: Bookworms Book Club, Cricut Pillow Making, Paint Creek Boys Concert, MI Works, Community Conversations, Handwriting / Calligraphy Workshop, Maple Sugaring, Fingerprint Art, Volunteering, Blood Drive, Spring Skin Renewal, Battle of the Books, Leadership Book Discussion, April Fool’s Craft, Pick Up STEAM, Cook the Book, Spring Break Emoji Crafts, Jigsaw Jamboree, Cereal Madness, […]
Movie Mondays at Emagine Theatre
The Library Network (TLN) and Emagine Entertainment have partnered to make discount tickets and popcorn available to library card holders. Present your valid library card at the Emagine ticket counter on the first Monday of every month and receive an $8 movie ticket and 44oz popcorn. Discounted Movie Monday tickets will be available through December […]
Orion @ Your Library – January and February 2019
In this episode: Prism Mason Light Jars, Book Discussions for parents, youth, and community leaders, Community Conversations, Your Smart Home, Pick Up STEAM, OUCARES, Michigan Science Center Spectacular, Better Made in Michigan, SAT Practice, an introduction to some new online resources, and more.
This Week's Featured Events & Programs
Toddler Time
Monday, April 22 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- Toddlers
Ones and twos develop social, emotional, and language skills through movement, stories, songs and rhymes.
Preschool Pals
Monday, April 22 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- Preschool
Preschoolers build vocabulary, language development, and listening comprehension with stories, rhymes, songs, movement and creative expression.
Dine, Drink & Discuss Book Discussion
Monday, April 22 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: CJ's Lakeside Grill
- Adults
Dine, Drink & Discuss fourth Mondays @ 7:00p at CJ's Lakeside Grill in Downtown Lake Orion.
Monday, January 28 - Educated by Tara Westover
Monday, February 25 - Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Monday, March 25 - The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn
Monday, April 22 - The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Baby Time
Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- Babies
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition.
Toddler Time
Tuesday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- Toddlers
Ones and twos develop social, emotional, and language skills through movement, stories, songs and rhymes.
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: James Ingram Room
You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Orion Township Library in the James Ingram Room of the library on Tuesday, April 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm. You will meet other Friends and share ideas you may have for helping the library. Refreshments will be served.
2019 is an election year for our Board, however no bylaw amendments have been proposed. Candidates are as follows and write-in candidates are allowed the night of the meeting:
- President - Martha Wheeler
- Vice President - Donald Walker
- Treasurer - Carla Tousley
- Deputy Treasurer - Bob Bambach
- Secretary - Jan Thomas
As a Friend, you have the opportunity to have fun while joining with like-minded people to work towards a common goal: to help the library meet the needs of the children, teens, families, and adults in the Orion community. We hope you will consider joining us, as we welcome your participation.
For more information about our annual meeting, or the Friends organization and board positions, please email friends@orionlibrary.org or leave a voice mail at (248) 693-3000 x470.
We look forward to seeing you on April 23rd at the library.
Toddler Time
Thursday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- Toddlers
Ones and twos develop social, emotional, and language skills through movement, stories, songs and rhymes.
Preschool Pals
Thursday, April 25 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- Preschool
Preschoolers build vocabulary, language development, and listening comprehension with stories, rhymes, songs, movement and creative expression.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Adults
Our network & systems administrator (IT Guy) is available to help you with your electronic device from 6:00p-8:00p every Thursday. He will teach you how to use your new device, recommend devices based on your needs, remove viruses, fix error messages, configure email, recommend apps, and otherwise help you with anything involving technology. No sign up is necessary for this weekly program, but you may call Eric at 248-287-8019 if you need to discuss something before you come to the drop-in tech help.
Friday Family Storytime
Friday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- All Ages
All Ages, limit 20
See our Events Calendar for information about additional library programs.
