What our patrons are saying:
I really love the library. We use it often. I really appreciate the fact that the librarians in the youth area remember my kids when we come in.
Eagle Scout Donates Unique Puzzles
On October 7, David Kaufman presented his Eagle Scout project to the Orion Township Public Library. David is part of Troop 186 out of St. Joseph’s in Lake Orion, under the leadership of Scout Master Steve Anderson. David’s project included ten beautiful and unique puzzles, plus a wooden shelving unit to store them. His project […]
Thinking Money for Kids Traveling Exhibit: Oct 22 – Nov 23
The Orion Library will be hosting a traveling exhibition from October 22 through November 23 designed to teach kids and their families about money, thanks to a competitive national grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Thinking Money for Kids is a new multimedia experience for children ages 7 […]
Orion @ Your Library – September, October, and November 2019
In this episode: Community Conversations, Red Cross Blood Drive, Maker Space programs for the fall, Friends Book Sale, Local Author & Illustrator Fair, Intro to Knitting, Create with Your Crew, Cook the Book, Paranormal Michigan, MI Libraries for Life, Thinking Money for Kids, Team Trivia, International Games Day, Phil Hale Trio Jazz Concert, Michigan’s Forgotten […]
Local Artist Wins Library Art Contest
Congratulations to artist Sarah Roberts of Rochester for winning the Orion Township Public Library and Orion Art Center Community Choice Contest for her Little Library Art Project in Friendship Park. See all of the newly-decorated Little Libraries at the following locations: Orion Oaks Dog ParkArtist – Julie Sugg Jesse Decker ParkArtist – Kelleny Peake Children’s […]
This Week's Featured Events
Friday Family Storytime
Friday, October 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Youth Activity Room
- All Ages
All Ages, limit 20
Haunted House Setup
Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Meeting Rooms A and B
- Teens
Teen volunteers will organize, assemble, and decorate the library's haunted house. Setup volunteers will also have the opportunity to be haunted house actors October 21-24. Teens, contact our volunteer coordinator, Lori Morris at lmorris@orionlibrary.org for more information.
Makerspace - Stencil Making and Painting
Saturday, October 19 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Maker Space
- Adults
- Teens
Design your custom stencil to create a unique autumn silhouette painting. Registration required.
English as a Second Language Class
Monday, October 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: James Ingram Room
Mondays: September 16 - October 28 @ 10am-12pm. No class October 14th
This session of 6 classes is geared towards non-native speakers of English and will focus on all areas of the English language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. All levels are welcome. Register On-line; class fee of $60 is due by September 16.
Haunted House
Monday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Meeting Rooms A and B
Drop in October 21-24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm if you dare for the library's annual kid-friendly haunted house put on by teen volunteers. Teens, contact our volunteer coordinator, Lori Morris at lmorris@orionlibrary.org for more information. Ages birth to 5th grade and families welcome.
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Monday, October 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: James Ingram Room
New members are always welcome for this monthly book discussion.
- Monday, September 16- Give me your Hand by Meg Abbott
- Monday, October 21- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
- Monday, November 18 - Maid by Stephanie Land
Haunted House
Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Meeting Rooms A and B
Drop in October 21-24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm if you dare for the library's annual kid-friendly haunted house put on by teen volunteers. Teens, contact our volunteer coordinator, Lori Morris at lmorris@orionlibrary.org for more information. Ages birth to 5th grade and families welcome.
One-on-One Technology Help with Dr. Bob
Wednesday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Orion Center
Location: Orion Center Library
Wednesdays, beginning 10 am at the Orion Center Library Branch, by appointment only
Do you need help with your computer, tablet, cell phone or other technical device? Do you need assistance with email, texting, surfing the internet or ebooks? Our volunteer technology expert, Dr. Bob Hazzard can help!
Call the Orion Center Library Branch at (248) 639-6840 for more information or to make an appointment.
Haunted House
Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Meeting Rooms A and B
Drop in October 21-24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm if you dare for the library's annual kid-friendly haunted house put on by teen volunteers. Teens, contact our volunteer coordinator, Lori Morris at lmorris@orionlibrary.org for more information. Ages birth to 5th grade and families welcome.
Coloring and Coffee with the Classics
Thursday, October 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Orion Center
Location: Orion Center Library
Treat yourself to some free time, color a page or two, and enjoy a cup of coffee while socializing and listening to calming classical music. Adult coloring sheets and pencils will be supplied.
No
meeting December 26 or January 2
Senior Moments Activity Hour
Thursday, October 24 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Orion Center
Location: Orion Center Library
Join our weekly conversation group for some trivia, games and fellowship. Any senior is welcome to this fun, casual program.
No
meeting December 26 or January 2
Haunted House
Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Meeting Rooms A and B
Drop in October 21-24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm if you dare for the library's annual kid-friendly haunted house put on by teen volunteers. Teens, contact our volunteer coordinator, Lori Morris at lmorris@orionlibrary.org for more information. Ages birth to 5th grade and families welcome.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thursday, October 24 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. Please sign in at the Customer Service Desk in the lobby upon arrival.
Orion Quilting Group
Thursday, October 24 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: James Ingram Room
- Adults
All quilters or needle artists are welcome to drop in to work on and share their projects, expertise, and each other's company! Meetings will be held in the cozy warmth of the James Ingram Room. The group meets on the 4th Thursday each month.
See our Events Calendar for information about additional library programs.
