The Orion Library will be closed at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 21 for the Thanksgiving Holiday and reopen on Saturday, November 24.
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We are working to keep the Library relevant and to ensure that our Library meets our community’s needs. With that in mind, we would greatly appreciate it if our residents would take a few moments to complete this short survey.
On October 23, representatives from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B were on hand to discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare taking effect in the near future. The presentation hand-out can be found here.
In this episode: Dragon Award Voting, Leadership Book Discussion, International Games Day, MI Works, Community Conversations, Writer’s Workshop, DIY Wine Charms, Who Was Trivia, Repair Cafe, Winter Workshop, Researching Your Family Tree, Perler Bead Art, Winter Fun, Cook the Book, Small Business Resources, Blood Drive, Tiny Tacos, Battle of the Books, Geek Club, ThinkLink After School, Dungeons and […]
September 4th marks the start of our new “500 Books Before 5th” reading program.Continue your reading journey after 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Set a new goal for elementary school to read 500 more books before finishing 5th grade! Stop by the library at each 100 book milestone for a prize. More Information
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Saturday, November 10 through Saturday, December 1
Wednesday, November 14 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Orion Center
All are welcome to join this lively book discussion held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Orion Center. Books for the following month will be available at each meeting.
November 14 The Snow Child by Eowyn
Ivey
December 12 Your choice! Bring a treat and tell us about a book you loved this year
Wednesday, January 9 Calling Me Home by Julie
Kibler
Wednesday, February 13 Sometimes I Lie by
Alice Feeney
Wednesday, March 13 Constellation of Vital
Phenomena by Anthony Marra
Wednesday, April 10 The Music Shop by Rachel
Joyce
Wednesday, November 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Meeting Rooms A and B
Create a custom set of wine charms which will make the perfect gift or a great treat for yourself. Register online.
Wednesday, November 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: James Ingram Room
Meet the second Wednesday of each month and join a group of
like-minded writers to learn from each other, share ideas, and practice your
writing skills.
Thursday, November 15 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Ones and twos develop social, emotional, and language skills through movement, stories, songs and rhymes.
Thursday, November 15 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Preschoolers build vocabulary, language development, and listening comprehension with stories, rhymes, songs, movement and creative expression.
Thursday, November 15 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: James Ingram Room
November 15 The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
December 20 Your choice!
Bring a treat and tell us about a book you loved this year
Thursday, February 21 The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Thursday, March 21 Artemis by Andy Weir
Thursday, April 18 Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Thursday, November 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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.
Tuesday, November 20 from 5:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Practice your reading skills with the lovable Henry. Choose your favorite book to real aloud and receive a stamp for each time you read. Receive a free book of your choice after you have earned four stamps.
Tuesday, November 20 from 5:46 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Practice your reading skills with the lovable Henry. Choose your favorite book to real aloud and receive a stamp for each time you read. Receive a free book of your choice after you have earned four stamps.
Tuesday, November 20 from 6:01 PM to 6:15 PM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Practice your reading skills with the lovable Henry. Choose your favorite book to real aloud and receive a stamp for each time you read. Receive a free book of your choice after you have earned four stamps.
Tuesday, November 20 from 6:16 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Practice your reading skills with the lovable Henry. Choose your favorite book to real aloud and receive a stamp for each time you read. Receive a free book of your choice after you have earned four stamps.
Tuesday, November 20 from 6:31 PM to 6:45 PM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Practice your reading skills with the lovable Henry. Choose your favorite book to real aloud and receive a stamp for each time you read. Receive a free book of your choice after you have earned four stamps.
Tuesday, November 20 from 6:46 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Youth Activity Room
Practice your reading skills with the lovable Henry. Choose your favorite book to real aloud and receive a stamp for each time you read. Receive a free book of your choice after you have earned four stamps.
See our Events Calendar for information about additional library programs.
