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Orion Township Public Library | Fall/Winter 2016
Outside the Lines
The Orion Township Public Library invites the Orion
community to experience the library in a whole new
way! Outside the Lines is a global initiative designed to
reintroduce libraries to their local communities. From
September 11-17, organizations from across the world
will host an event or campaign designed to get people
thinking – and talking – about libraries in a whole
new way. The Orion Township Public Library will be
having a variety of events throughout the week in the
community. Visit http://orionlibrary.org/otl/ for more details.
The Giving Season:
Author/Illustrator Fair
Saturday, December 3,
1:00p-4:00p
More information on page 4.
Community Conversations
As a core community service provider in the Orion community, the Orion Township
Public Library plays a role in bringing the community together and making it better.
In September, the library is hosting two Community Conversations.
Saturday, September 10, 11:00a–12:30p
Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Rd
Tuesday, September 13, 6:00p–7:30p
A Bean To Go
16 W Flint St
The library is hosting these events as an impartial observer for the community’s
benefit and does not have a specific agenda or desired outcome. Each one is a
chance for the library to better understand people’s aspirations for the community,
the concerns they have and what they believe might make a difference in
strengthening the community. Library staff have been trained with the
Harwood Institute.
Please RSVP to Joyce Becker at 248.693.3000 x302 or [email protected].
Did You Know?
Did you know there is a new painting on display at the library? As part
of the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program, the library received
one of seven pieces of artwork that are installed around Orion Township
for residents to enjoy over the next few months. The Library’s piece of art
is Reeds and Cranes by Suzuki Kiitsu and it is installed in the back of the
Library near the Reading Garden. Other artwork is installed around the
community at Wildwood Amphitheater, the Orion Center, the Pollyanna
Trail, Camp Agawam, the Orion Oaks Bark Park, and Friendship Park. The Library is thrilled to be
participating in the program with the township!
facebook.com/OrionLibrary
twitter.com/OrionLibrary
instagram.com/OrionLibrary
Book Discussions
New members are always welcome for the monthly book discussions.
Book Bunch @ the Orion Center
Wednesday, September 14 @ 12:30p
Sandcastle Girls
by Chris Bohjalian
Wednesday, October 12 @ 12:30p
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Wednesday, November 9 @ 12:30p
The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls
Wednesday, December 14 @ 12:30p
People of the Book
by Geraldine Brooks
Monday Evenings @ Christi’s Bar
and Grill
(located at corner of M24 & Clarkston)
Monday, September 26 @ 7:00p
Ordinary Grace
by William Kent Kruegar
Monday, October 24 @ 7:00p
Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland
by Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus
We do not meet in November and December due to
the holidays.
Cook the Book @ the Library
Monday Evenings @ the Library
Monday, September 19 @ 7:00p
84, Charing Cross Road
by Helene Hanff
Monday, October 17 @ 7:00p
The Turner House
by Angela Flournoy
Monday, November 21 @ 7:00p
A House in the Sky
by Amanda Lindhout
Grab your apron and sign
up! You select and make a
recipe from the cookbook
chosen, bring enough to
share, and meet to discuss
and sample recipes from
that month’s cookbook.
Cookbooks will be available
at the reference desk, or can be requested
through MeLCat.
Monday, October 3 @ 7:00p
Monday, December 19 @ 7:00p
Molokai
by Alan Brennert
Thursday Afternoons @ the Library
Thursday, September 15 @ 1:30p
Sandcastle Girls
by Chris Bohjalian
The Soup Club Cookbook
or
Williams-Sonoma Soup
December 5 @ 7:00p
Betty Crocker Christmas Cookies
or
The Good Housekeeping Christmas
Cookbook
Thursday, October 20 @ 1:30p
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Thursday, November 17 @ 1:30p
The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls
(located on M24 south of Clarkston Rd)
Wednesday, September 7 @ 7:00p
Thursday, December 15 @ 1:30p
People of the Book
by Geraldine Brooks
Nonfiction Book
Discussion @ Crates Coffee
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in
North Korea
by Barbara Demick
Monday, November 7 @ 7:00p
One of Us: The Story of Anders Breivik and
the Massacre in Norway
by Asne Seierstad
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A���� Services
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Services
One-on-One Technology
Help
Mondays, 2:00p-4:00p
(by appointment)
Our librarians will help you with library
services such as Hoopla, Overdrive or
databases, and beginning applications such
as Word, email, or social media. Sign-up
for a 30 minute appointment by calling
248.693.3001. Appointments must be made
in advance.
Drop-in Tech Help
Thursdays, 6:00p-8:00p
Our IT guy is available to help you with
anything involving technology from
6:00p-8:00p every Thursday. No sign up is
necessary for this 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.
Adult English as a Second
Language (ESL) Classes
Mondays, 10:00a-12:00p
September 12-November 28
This class 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! Classes are taught by a
certified teacher, 12 weeks long. Class fee
of $60, due by Sept. 12.
ESL Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 10:30a-11:30a
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.
Sign up online for Adult Programs
at orionlibrary.org/calendar or by calling 248.693.3001
Orion Historical Society (OHS)
Farm Fresh Skin Care
The OHS is
dedicated to
increasing
awareness of our
community’s unique
architectural and
historical resources. We are looking for new
members with new ideas!
Join Camille
Leinbach of Autumn
Moon Aesthetics to
learn how to make
your own DIY skin
care from local, fresh,
farmer’s market
produce. You will make a fresh produce face
mask, an herb body scrub, and a delicious skin
healthy juice! Registration required.
Mondays: September 12, October 10,
November 14 @ 7:00p
Writer’s Workshop
Wednesdays: September 28,
October 26, November 30
@ 7:00p
Meet monthly to
improve your writing
and share ideas with
peers. Please bring one
or two pages of your
work with enough copies to share.
Quilters Group
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,
6:30p-8:30p
All quilters are welcome to come to the
library and share their projects, expertise, and
company with fellow quilters. All levels of
quilting skill are welcome!
Drop-in Tabletop Gaming Night
for Adults & Teens
Thursdays: September 1, October
6, November 3, December 1,
6:00p-8:30p
Game lovers of all abilities are welcome to try
the newest tabletop games, along with classic
board games and card games. Drop in and
meet up with other like-minded gamers!
OTPL Team Trivia Tourney @
the C-Pub
Thursday, September 15 @ 7:30p
Gather a team and
test your knowledge!
The Orion Township
Public Library has
partnered with the
C-Pub to host trivia
nights. Call 248.693.3001 to register your team
of 2-6 people. There is a limit of 10 teams per
night. Gift cards to the C-Pub will be awarded
to the top three teams along with a trophy and
future bragging rights for the first place team.
The C-Pub is located in Canterbury Village at
2325 Joslyn Rd. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 14
@ 7:00p
En Plein Air with Kim Santini
Saturday, September 17, 1:00p-4:00p
Come enjoy a painting workshop outside
with Lake Orion’s own Kim Santini. 2015’s
Kentucky Derby Artist, Santini is known for
her bright colors and whimsical flora and
fauna. Workshop is free, but space is extremely
limited so register now!
Trek or Ride the Trail with the
Orion Township Library
Saturday, September 24, start
between 10:00a and 12:00p
Bike or walk south on the Polly
Ann Trail to the Yates Cider Mill for FREE
donuts and cider,
then return to the
library for a total of
5 miles. Stop at the
library and receive a
participation prize.
Bring the whole family to this fun event, or
come on your own!
Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring
Mondays: September 26 & November
28, 6:00p-8:30p
Discover the calming effects of adult
coloring, as well as good company.
Enjoy herbal tea, snacks, and
soothing music. Coloring pages and colored
pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring
your own.
Genealogy at the Library
Wednesday, September 28
@ 6:30p
Start building your skills in tracing
your family history through this
introductory class in genealogy.
Using library resources, we will explore how
to begin, how to use official records such as
marriage records and census information, and
how to compile what you know. Registration
required.
The Ancient Japanese
Art of Shibori
Saturday, October 1 @ 2:00p
Shibori originated in 8th
century Japan as a resist
dying technique with indigo
ink – one of the more elegant
predecessors of modern tiedie. At this workshop, each
participant will make unique
pieces of Shibori using two of
the many methods as well as
learning the tips and techniques to do more
at home! Registration required.
DNR Hunters Safety Class
Monday, October 10
Tuesday, October 11
Wednesday, October 12
5:00p-8:30p
Students age 10 and up will learn responsible
behavior, safe gun skills, and gun handling
with respect to the sport of hunting. This
course does not contain live fire training.
The students will have a written exam and
firearm handling exercise, and will receive a
DNR Hunter Education Card upon successful
completion of the classes. This class will
encourage self-confidence for hunting but
also encourage a respect for all of our natural
resources. Each participant needs to pick
up a free Today’s Hunter Manual available
at the library after September 5th. The
Parent/Guardian Agreement and all chapter
review must be completed by the first class.
Registration required.
Are You Afraid of the
Dark?
Saturday, October 29 @
7:00p @ Camp Agawam
Do you remember
the spooky show
Are You Afraid of the
Dark? Come relive
it and enjoy scary
stories and s’mores
around a campfire
at Camp Agawam!
In partnership with
Orion Township
Community Programs.
Register online or by
calling 248.693.3001,
adults only please. Camp Agawam is located
at 1301 Clarkston Rd.
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Ongoing Outreach
Services
Next Chapter Book Club
Mondays and Tuesdays @ 10:00a
The Outreach
Department is
committed to
bringing the
library to people
who would
otherwise not be
able to utilize our services. The library is
currently hosting two book discussions
for developmentally or intellectually
challenged patrons in our area. Both groups
meet at CJ’s Lakeside Grill in Downtown
Lake Orion. If you know anyone with
special needs who would be interested in
joining our book discussion please contact
the Outreach Services Department at
248.693.3000 x309.
Look out for Little Libraries
OTPL’s Little
Library Boxes
are stocked with
books available
for you to take
and read; bring
them back when
you’re done or add some more great
books to share with others. If you enjoy
one of our Little Libraries, you can snap a
photograph when visiting it and share it on
the Library’s Facebook page.
Orion Center Library Branch
The Orion Center houses a library branch
that caters especially to Senior Citizens. The
collection has large print books, audiobooks
on CD, and a great “put and take”
collection of paperback books that don’t
require a library card to use. Additionally,
there are 4 computers with Internet and
printer access for patron use.
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Adult and Outreach Services (continued)
Cricut Makerspace
DIY: Adults and Teens;
design your own pillow;
perfect for holiday gift giving!
Saturday, November 5 @ 10:00a
At this makerspace
workshop you will
learn how to use a
Cricut machine to
create the perfect
customized pillow.
The library will
provide materials but you can bring your own
fabric for a personalized touch. Participants
will have the option to create words, all-over
designs or images on a pillow to match your
home or to give as a holiday gift! Registration
required.
Time for a Declutter
Author & Illustrator Fair
Saturday, December 3,
1:00p-4:00p
Meet authors from the Metro
Detroit area at the library. Books for readers
of all ages will be available for signing and
purchase. This is a perfect opportunity to
find holiday gifts!
If you are a local author or illustrator who
would like to apply to participate in this event,
contact Lisa Branon at lbranon@orionlibrary.
org or 248.693.3000 x340 or Kate Kloor at
[email protected] or 248.693.3000 x308.
You may also download an application http://
orionlibrary.org/author-application.pdf. Please
note that participation is by application only
and the library reserves the right to accept or
refuse applications due to space limitations or
other considerations.
Saturday, November 5 @
2:00p
Sometimes an organizing project
can feel overwhelming. Well, help is here! This
presentation is the first step to helping you
establish the organized lifestyle you would like
for yourself. Registration required.
International Games Day @
your library
Saturday, November 19, 11:00a-4:00p
It’s time to celebrate International Games Day
@ your library again! Join thousands of people
around the world and play some awesome
games. All ages are welcome to drop in and
have a blast playing games. We’ll have board
games, card games, and more for all ages and
skills, so be sure to bring the whole family!
Give a Special Day
Let us celebrate a
special day with
a loved one! The
Orion Township
Public Library
is offering you
the opportunity
to purchase a special day for someone
in honor of a birthday, anniversary,
retirement, etc. All proceeds will benefit
library programming. For $50, the VIP will
be featured on the library lobby TV and on
the library website and Facebook pages.
For $100, the VIP will be featured on the
library lobby TV, the library website and
Facebook pages, the digital road sign, and a
poster will be created and displayed in the
lobby of the library for the day chosen.
Sign up online for Outreach Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar or by calling 248.693.3001
T��� Services
Registration for teen programs will
open on Monday, August 29 at 9:30a
Geek Club
Tuesdays: September 6, 20; October 4,
18; November 1, 15; December 6, 20
@ 7:00p
The Geek Club is a casual hang-out night
for teens who enjoy anything from anime,
comics, Doctor Who, video games, crazy
YouTube clips and more! Even if you’re
curious, stop by and meet some new friends.
Snacks always provided and new faces always
welcome!
Makerspace @ Your Library
Saturdays: September 10,
October 8, November 12,
December 10 @ 3:00p
A Makerspace is a DIY space
where people can gather to create, invent and
learn. The library will host four Makerspace
sessions for teens this fall. We will have a
variety of electronics, software, crafts and
tools for you to tinker with including a button
maker, sewing machine, Sphero obstacle
course, Cricut cutting machine, Little Bits, 3D
doodle pens and much more!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Tuesdays: September 13, October 11,
November 8, December 13 @ 7:00p
Get volunteer hours and advise the Teen
Librarian on what is popular and current
with teens! Participants who attend 5 of the
9 meetings throughout the year will have the
opportunity to apply for a one of two $500
scholarships that will go towards a college
fund. Additional information coming soon.
Contact Kathleen at kkozlowski@orionlibrary.
org or 248.693.3000 x303 with any questions.
Farm Fresh Skin Care
Wednesday, September 14
@ 7:00p
Join Camille Leinbach of Autumn Moon
Aesthetics to learn how to make your own
DIY skin care from local, fresh, farmer’s
market produce. You will make a fresh
produce face mask, an herb body scrub, and a
delicious skin healthy juice! Adults and teens
welcome. Registration required.
Superfight Tournament!
Friday, September 23 @ 6:00p
Superfight is a party game of
super powers and
super problems! It’s
all about absurd
arguments about
ridiculous fights.
Imagine Darth Vader armed with a fairy
godmother and has the ability to shoot glitter
vs. a lava monster riding a Segway armed
with a class of kindergartners. Who would
win!? Make your character then make your
case. Pizza will be provided and tournament
winners will get a prize! Registration
required.
Haunted House Set-Up
Saturday, October 22 @ 2:00p
Teen volunteers are needed to help set-up the
annual kid-friendly haunted house. Bring
your own scary props and snacks will be
provided! Contact our volunteer coordinator,
Lori McGeary at [email protected]
for more information.
Haunted House
Monday, October 24 through
Thursday, October 27,
6:00p-8:00p
Drop in if you dare for the
library’s annual kid-friendly
haunted house put on by teen
volunteers! Teens, contact our
volunteer coordinator, Lori
McGeary at [email protected] for
more information. Ages birth to 5th grade
and families welcome.
SAT Practice Exam
Saturday, October 29 @ 10:00a
Sylvan Learning Center will
be at the library to give some
quick tips and tricks about
the SAT and then administer
a full SAT practice exam.
Students will receive their exam scores in 1-2
weeks. Please bring a snack and calculator;
students are responsible to know what
calculators are permitted on the exam. There
is a $10.00 charge for this class and cash or
checks made out to Sylvan Learning Center
are due the day of the program. Registration
required.
Sign up online for Teen Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar or by calling 248.693.3000 x303
Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them:
DIY T-shirt
Thursday, November 10 @ 6:00p
Join your fellow teens to celebrate the
release of the movie, “Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them” with a fantastic DIY
t-shirt project. We’ll be using stencils with
themes from the wizarding world to create
custom shirts. Bring your own black or dark
colored t-shirt and all other supplies will be
provided. Registration required.
DIY Dreamcatcher
Thursday, November 17
@ 7:00p
Make your own unique dreamcatcher with
colored ribbon, fabric, beads, feathers,
and other ornaments. All supplies and
instructions provided. Please note this will
be a challenging and high-quality craft.
Registration required.
Mason Jar Etching
Thursday, December 8 @
7:00p
Learn how to etch a mason jar mug using
etching cream and custom created stencils.
Participants will have to opportunity to etch
their initials, designs or patterns, characters
and much more! All supplies provided.
Registration required.
Gingerbread House
Making
Saturday, December 17 @
2:00p
Looking for something sweet and tasty to
do for the holidays? Join your fellow teens
for a delicious gingerbread house decorating
program and holiday themed movie! All
ingredients and supplies will be provided.
Registration required.
LOCS/OTPL Middle School
Battle of the Books
Oakview Middle School
Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 9:00a
(February 25, 2017 at 9:00a in the
event of snow)
Your Middle School Language Arts teacher
or the Orion Township Public Library will
have more information, including how to
sign up beginning October 3. Questions
can be forwarded to Kathleen Kozlowski
([email protected]) or Kate
DiMeo ([email protected]).
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October 2016
September 2016
Monday
6
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
September 2016
6
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
7:00p Geek Club
7
10:00a Pirate Party
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
7:00p Nonfiction Book
Discussion @ Crates Coffee
12
10:00a Puppet Show
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2nd
Language
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Orion Historical Society
13
9:30a-6:30p Blood Drive
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:00p Community
Conversation @ A Bean to Go
7:00p Teen Advisory Group
14
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
12:30p Book Discussion @
the Orion Ctr
7:00p Farm Fresh Skin Care
for Adults & Teens*
19
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2
Language
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Book Discussion
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10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2
Language
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
6:00p-8:30p Color Me Calm
7:00p Book Discussion @ Christi’s Bar &
Grill
20
10:00a-8:30p Friends Book
Sale-Friends Members Only
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
7:00p Geek Club
21
9:30a-8:30p Friends Book
Sale
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
27
10:00a 1, 2, 3, Play with Me*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:30p Game On!
6:30p Doggone Readers with
Midas*
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10:00a Let’s Build!
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
6:30p Genealogy at the
Library*
7:00p Writer’s Workshop
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
CLOSED
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
6:00p-8:30p Drop-in Tabletop
Gaming Night
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
8
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
2
3
15
1:30p Book Discussion
6:00p Doggone Readers with
Aizlyn*
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
7:00p Toddlers, Transitions, and
Tantrums*
7:30p OPTL Team Trivia Tourney
@ the C-Pub*
22
9:30a-8:30p Friends Book Sale
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
16
29
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
6:00p Doggone Readers with
Aizlyn*
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
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October 2016
Thursday
CLOSED
9
10
10:00a-12:00p Project
Kidsight Vision Screenings
11:00a Community
Conversation
2:00p Take it Apart
3:00p Makerspace @ Your
Library
17
10:00a Lego @ the Library
1:00p-4:00p Art with Kim
Santini
23
9:30a-4:30p Friends
Book Sale-1/2 off
day
6:00p Superfight
Tournament*
Friday
24
9:30a-1:30p Friends Book
Sale-$5 bag day
10:00a Fingerprint Art*
10:00a-1:00p Trek or Ride
the Trail
Saturday
1
11:00a BFG Party
3
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2 Lang
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
2:00p The Ancient Japanese Art of Shibori
7:00p Cook the Book
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10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2 Lang
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
5:00p-8:30p Hunters Safety Class*
7:00p Orion Historical Society
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10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2
Language
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Book Discussion
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10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2nd
Language
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
6:00p-8:00p Haunted House
7:00p Book Discussion @ Christi’s Bar &
Grille
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Dragon Award Voting
10:00a Halloween Stories & Parade
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2nd
Language
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
4
10:00a 1, 2, 3, Play with Me*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:30p Game On!
7:00p Geek Club
5
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
6
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:00p-8:30p Drop-in Tabletop
Gaming Night
7
8
10:00a Lego @ the Library
10:00a-12:00p Project
Kidsight Vision Screenings
2:00p Code It
3:00p Makerspace @ Your
Library
11
10:00a 1, 2, 3, Play with Me*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
5:00p-8:30p Hunters Safety
Class*
6:30p Game On!
7:00p Teen Advisory Group
12
10:00a Art is Awesome!
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
12:30p Book Discussion @
the Orion Ctr
5:00p-8:30p Hunters
Safety Class*
14
15
10:00a Youth Book Bingo
1:00p Cardboard Build Day
18
10:00a 1, 2, 3, Play with Me*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:30p Game On!
7:00p Geek Club
19
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
21
22
10:00a MineCrafts
2:00p Haunted House
Set-Up*
25
10:00a 1, 2, 3, Play with Me*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:00p-8:00p Haunted House
6:30p Game On!
6:30p Doggone Readers with
Midas*
26
10:00a Royalty Day
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
6:00p-8:00p Haunted
House
7:00p Writer’s Workshop
13
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
6:00p Doggone Readers with
Aizlyn*
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
20
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
1:30p Book Discussion
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:00p Friends Reception (Friends
Members only)
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10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
6:00p Doggone Readers with
Aizlyn*
6:00p-8:00p Haunted House
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
28
29
10:00a Doggone Readers
with Aizlyn*
10:00a SAT Practice Exam*
7:00p Are You Afraid of the
Dark? @ Camp Agawam*
Program Color Key Code: General
Adult
Youth
Teen
Outreach/Senior
*Registration Required
December 2016
November 2016
Monday
November 2016
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dragon Award Voting
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:30p Game On!
7:00p Geek Club
2
Dragon Award Voting
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
3
Dragon Award Voting
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:00p-8:30p Drop-in Tabletop
Gaming Night for Adults & Teens
4
Dragon Award
Voting
7
Dragon Award Voting
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2
Language
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Nonfiction Book Discussion @
Crates Coffee
Friends Holiday Silent Basket Auction
Begins
14
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2
Language
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Orion Historical Society
21
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
nd
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2
Language
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Book Discussion
28
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
10:00a-12:00p Adult English as a 2nd
Language
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
6:00p-8:30p Color Me Calm
8
Dragon Award Voting
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:30p Game On!
7:00p Teen Advisory Group
9
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
12:30p Book Discussion @
the Orion Ctr
5:30p & 7:00p Battle of the
Books Kickoff
10
6:00p Doggone Readers with
Aizlyn*
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:00p Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them: DIY
T-shirt*
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
11
5
Dragon Award Voting
10:00a Doggone Readers
with Aizlyn*
10:00a Cricut Makerspace
for Adults & Teens*
2:00p Time for a
Declutter*
12
10:00a Lego @ the Library
10:00a-12:00p Project
Kidsight Vision Screenings
2:00p Connect It
3:00p Makerspace @ Your
Library
15
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Game On!
7:00p Geek Club
16
10:00a Early Explorers
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
17
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
1:30p Book Discussion
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
7:00p DIY Dreamcatcher*
18
19
10:00a Doggone Readers
with Aizlyn*
11:00a-4:00p International
Games Day
22
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Game On!
23
24
25
26
29
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Game On!
6:30p Doggone Readers with
Midas*
30
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
7:00p Writer’s Workshop
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
CLOSED at 5:00p
CLOSED
December 2016
CLOSED
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:00p-8:30p Drop-in Tabletop
Gaming Night for Adults & Teens
8
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:00p Babytime
6:00p Doggone Readers with
Aizlyn*
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
7:00p Mason Jar Etching*
15
9:30a-6:30p Blood Drive
1:30p Book Discussion
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
2
Friends Holiday
Basket Silent
Auction Ends
3
1:00p-4:00p The Giving
Season: Author/Illustrator
Fair
9
10
10:00a Elf Workshop
10:00a Project Kidsight
Vision Screenings
3:00p Makerspace @ Your
Library
16
17
10:00a Lego @ the Library
10:00a Doggone Readers
with Aizlyn*
2:00p Gingerbread House
Making*
24
5
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Cook the Book
6
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
11:00a Preschool Pals
7:00p Geek Club
7
10:00a Beach Fun
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
12
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Battle of the Books Coaches
Meeting
13
10:00a Let’s Go Camping
Storytime
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
6:30p Doggone Readers with
Midas*
7:00p Teen Advisory Group
20
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
7:00p Geek Club
14
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
12:30p Book Discussion @
the Orion Ctr
21
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
22
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
6:30p-8:30p Quilters Group
23
27
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJs
2:00p Bracelet-Making Fun!*
28
10:30a-11:30a ESL
Conversation Group
29
10:00a Pigeon Party
6:00p-8:00p Drop-in Technology
Help
30
19
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club @ CJs
2:00p-4:00p One-on-One Technology Help
(by appt)
7:00p Book Discussion
26
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
31
CLOSED
CLOSED
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Preschool Programs
Y�u��
Fall Storytimes
Bring your child for
age-appropriate stories,
songs, finger plays,
puppets, and activities
the weeks of September
26-October 24 and
November 14-December
5. All programs are drop in and siblings are
welcome.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the youth program date
Let’s Build!
Wednesday, September 28 @ 10:00a
Ages 2-5, drop in, limit
20
Listen to a story and have
fun building with wooden
blocks, LEGO Duplo, and
pattern puzzles!
Babytime
Thursdays @ 1:00p
Birth-12 months, limit 12
Babies experience the sounds and structure
of language through rhythm, rhyme, and
repetition.
Mother Goose
Mondays, Tuesdays (Nov-Dec only),
Thursdays @ 10:00a
Ages 1 & 2, limit 15
Ones and twos develop social, emotional,
and language skills through movement,
stories, songs and rhymes.
Preschool Pals
Mondays, Tuesdays (Nov-Dec only),
Thursdays @ 11:00a
Ages 3-5, limit 15
Preschoolers build vocabulary, language
development, and listening comprehension
with stories, rhymes, songs, movement and
creative expression.
1, 2, 3 Play with Me
Tuesdays: September 27, October 4,
11, 18, 25 @ 10:00a
For parents/caregivers with children
ages 1-3 years old
Call 248.693.3002 to register;
registration opens September 12 @
9:30a
Spend time together at this parent child
workshop. Have time to play, experience
art activities and meet new friends. Each
week a Community Resource Specialist
will be on hand to answer questions about
their specialty. Topics include resources at
the library, child development, speech &
hearing, nutrition, and play & movement.
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Services
Art is Awesome!
Wednesday, October 12 @ 10:00a
Ages 2-5, drop in, limit 20
Listen to a story and create art with many
different materials.
Royalty Day
Wednesday, October 26 @
10:00a
Ages 2-5, drop in, limit 20
Do you have a little prince or
princess? Listen to a story and
make a crown and royal wand.
Early Explorers
Wednesday, November 16 @ 10:00a
Ages 2-5, drop in, limit 20
Listen to a story and explore with sensory
bins and fine motor activities.
School Age Programs
Youth Maker Workshops
Take it Apart – September 10
@ 2:00p
Code it – October 8 @ 2:00p
Connect it – November 12 @ 2:00p
Grades 2-5, drop in, limit 25
Create, investigate, experiment with us at our
maker workshop. Each workshop will have a
variety of activities geared for those in 2nd-5th
grade. This is a great time to get some hands
on experience with fun technology, computer
apps, and crafting.
Lego® @ the Library
Saturdays: September 17, October 8,
November 12, December 17 @ 10:00a
Grades K-5, drop in, limit 25
Calling all builders! A fun and creative time to
use your imagination and our colorful bricks to
make an amazing object!
Dragon Award – Vote for Books!
Monday, September 12 through
Tuesday, November 8
Grades 3-5
Ready for a break from the
cold weather? Listen to a
story and play with sand
and water!
Vote for the Fourth Annual Dragon Award!
Five chapter books will be nominated to earn
our special award. Read
the books and campaign
for your favorite on our
website. Starting the
week of October 31, cast
your vote online. The
winner will be announced online on
November 9.
Let’s Go Camping Storytime
Doggone Readers
Beach Day
Wednesday, December 7 @ 10:00a
Ages 2-5, drop in,
limit 20
Tuesday, December 13 @ 10:00a
Ages 0-5, drop in
Let’s pretend we are camping out at the
library. Come to hear some stories and sing
some songs around the fire. Bear hunts, bird
watching, and a campfire snack will be part
of our adventure.
Sign up online for Youth Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar or by calling 248.693.3002
Tuesdays: September 27, October 25,
November 29, December 13 @ 6:30p
Thursdays: September 15, 29, October
13, 27, November 10, December 8
@ 6:00p
Saturdays: October 29, November 5,
19, December 17 @ 10:00a
Grades K-5, call to register
Practice your reading skills with our lovable
reading dogs and receive a stamp for each time
you read. Receive a free book of your choice
after you have earned four stamps.
Game On!
Bracelet-Making Fun!
Drop into the Youth room for a fun evening of
playing games! There will be a variety to choose
from, including board games, card games,
chess, checkers, and more.
Drop in if you dare for the library’s annual
kid-friendly haunted house put on by teen
Rainbow Loom, friendship bracelets, beaded
volunteers.
bracelets: come in and make one kind or all
three! All materials will be provided, but feel free
to bring your own loom and bands if you have
Halloween Stories and
them.
Tuesdays: September 27-November 29
@ 6:30p
Grades K-5, drop in, limit 20
Fingerprint Art
Saturday, September 24 @ 10:00a
Ages 6 and up, register online, limit 20
Create fingerprint art and make bookmarks and
buttons to take home!
BFG Party
Saturday, October 1 @ 11:00a
Grades, K-5, drop in, limit 30
Tuesday, December 27 @ 2:00p
Grades K-5, register online,
limit 20
Family/Parent
Programs
Pirate Party
Wednesday, September 7
@ 10:00a
Ages 2 and up, drop in,
limit 30
Make a dream catcher, construct a giant
Get ready for “Talk Like a
sized fork, try a snozzcumber sandwich with
Pirate Day” by hearing stories,
some frobscottle and have a whoopsy-splunkers
singing songs and practicing your pirate speak.
time at the BFG party @ your library!
Be prepared to walk the plank!
Youth Book Bingo
Saturday, October 15 @ 10:00a
Grades K-5, drop in, limit 30
Play traditional bingo and
win books! Bring a friend
for a free, fun-filled time.
Cardboard Build Day
Saturday, October 15 @ 2:00p
Grades K-5, drop in
Are you ready to accept the challenge? Build
anything you can dream up using cardboard,
recycled materials and your imagination. Join
kids from around the world as we all build
today!
MineCrafts
Saturday, October 22 @ 10:00a
Ages 6 and up, drop in, limit 40
Do you love Minecraft? Drop in and create
cool crafts inspired by everyone’s favorite
video game!
Battle of the Books Kick-Off
Wednesday, November 9
@ 5:30p or 7:00p
For 5th graders, parents, & coaches
forming battle teams, drop in
5th graders, if you love good books and a good
challenge, join the Battle of the Books! Get a
team of three, four, or five 5th graders together
with a coach, read the titles chosen by the
librarians, and compete in the Battle in March.
Librarians will be visiting 5th grade classrooms
in Lake Orion schools this fall to tell you more
about this awesome event.
Puppet Show
Monday, September 12 @ 10:00a
All ages, drop in
Puppets, a puppet theater and your favorite
librarians combine to tell stories old and new.
Fun for all!
Toddlers, Transitions and Tantrums
Thursday, September 15, 7:00p-8:30p
Parents and caregivers of children birth
to three years
To register contact Sue McIntyre at
248.209.2520 or email susan.mcintyre@
oakland.k12.mi.us
Early On Oakland will answer questions about
tantrums. Can they be prevented? Are they a
normal part of development? Why do so many
tantrums occur around transition times? Some
survival tips with toddlers will also be given
during this presentation. Bring questions!
Battle of the Books Coaches
Meeting
Monday, December 12 @ 7:00p
Coaches and parents, drop in
Battle coaches, please
attend this informative
session where librarians
will answer all the
questions you may have
as a Battle of the Books
coach.
Haunted House
October 24-27, 6:00p-8:00p
Drop-in all ages
Parade
Monday, October 31 @ 10:00a
All ages, drop in
Wear your costume and join us for
stories, then march through the library to
participate in our Halloween parade!
International Games Day @
Your Library
Saturday, November 19 @11:00a
All ages, drop in
OTPL will join hundreds of libraries
throughout the country for the eighth
annual
International
Games Day @
your library.
All ages are welcome to drop in and play
some games. We’ll have board games, card
games, and more for all ages and skills, so
be sure to bring the whole family for lots of
gaming fun.
Author & Illustrator Fair
Saturday, December 3, 1:00p-4:00p
All ages, drop in
Meet authors from the Metro Detroit area
at the library. Books for readers of all ages
will be available for signing and purchase.
This is a perfect opportunity to find
holiday gifts!
Elf Workshop and Santa
Saturday, December 10
@ 10:00a
All ages, drop in
Be an elf and make presents for your loved
ones! Decorate an ice-cream cone tree
and visit with Santa. The whole family is
invited.
Pigeon Party
Thursday, December 29
@ 10:00a
All ages, drop in
Pigeon wants a party! So we are going to
throw an awesome party. Come and enjoy
some stories, fun, and activities all based
on the beloved Pigeon books.
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From the Director
As we prepare for a new fiscal year in
2017, the Library Board and I are carefully
reviewing our finances. Although there
may be growth happening in Orion
Township, there is very little growth in
library revenues. This is happening for
a couple reasons – one, it takes time for
revenue increases to show up as incoming
taxes (from new developments), and two,
the Headlee amendments of 1978 create a rollback which slows the rate at
which property tax revenue can increase.
As a result, the library continues to pay careful attention to our finances.
In doing so, the Library Board has decided to contract with Unique
Management Systems, which is a collection agency that specializes in
working with libraries in Michigan and across the country to collect
unpaid debts. We have discovered that we have over $40,000 in
outstanding debts in fines and fees that is owed to the library. Beginning
on September 1, 2016, Unique Management will begin to work with
patrons whose accounts are over $25 for over 30 days. Our goal is to be
able to provide access to the library’s shared collection to all patrons
equally and to be good stewards of tax dollars.
Additionally, the Library Board is trying some
new ways of fundraising. To this end, we have
created a GoFundMe page to collect donations
towards a Bike Bookmobile. This would be a
bicycle that would be able to travel around the
community to check out library items and issue
library cards! To help us with this effort, please visit orionlibrary.org/
bikebookmobile.
We have many wonderful programs happening this fall, many due to the
hard work of the Friends of the Orion Township Library! Please come by
and check us out or visit us online at orionlibrary.org to see all that we
have available.
Karen Knox
2016 Blood Drive Dates
Tuesday, September 13, 9:30a-6:30p
Thursday, December 15, 9:30a-6:30p
Since September of 2000 the library has had 43 blood
drives and collected 1,506 pints of blood! Remember,
there is always an urgent need for blood so please
give – Be A Lifesaver!! Sign-up online at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code:
orionlibrary, or call 1.800.733.2767.
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Project Kidsight Vision
Screenings
The Lake Orion Lions Club is partnering
with the Orion Library to offer FREE
screenings to patrons for children over 5
months old. Early vision screening can
provide significant long term benefits for children.
Saturday, September 10, Youth Activity Rm,
10:00a-12:00p
Saturday, October 8, James Ingram Rm,
10:00a-12:00p
Saturday, November 12, James Ingram Rm,
10:00a-12:00p
Saturday, December 10, James Ingram Rm,
10:00a-12:00p
Library Card Month
September is National
Library Card Month! If
you sign up for a library
card throughout the month
of September you will be
entered into a drawing to
win a gift card to a local
restaurant. Come explore all that the library has to offer!
Library Wishlist
Don’t forget to check out our
Library Wishlist. This online
webpage lists some of the many
things that the library would like
to purchase, but they are beyond
the scope of our budget. If any of
the items on the list are of interest
to you, perhaps you could donate to the cause. Donating
is easy and can be done right online. You can check out
our Wishlist at orionlibrary.org/library-wishlist/.
Libraries for Life
Michigan Libraries
for Life and Gift of
Life Michigan will
take place October 3
through October 8.
The Orion Township
Public Library, along
with many libraries
across the state, will
be participating in this seven-day campaign to inspire
residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.
The libraries involved in the campaign are located
throughout Michigan, from Houghton to Dearborn and
from South Haven to Detroit. Volunteers and library staff
will answer questions, provide fun give-away items and,
most importantly, help library patrons sign up as organ,
eye, and tissue donors.
Friends of the Library
248.693.3000 Ext 350
[email protected]
orionlibrary.org/friends
Follow us on Facebook for updates on special
events: Friends of Orion Township Library
Friends Spotlight
This dedicated, hard-working group gathers
in the back room of the library twice a week
to sort the books donated to the Friends for
the gently used book sales held three times
each year. The books are sorted by category
and then boxed up, ready to be moved to
the conference room and displayed for the
next book sale. There are usually more than 400 boxes filled for each sale,
with a total weight of over 16,000 pounds – that’s eight tons! This group of
nine volunteers has been working together for several years. Sally Pelletier,
who is in charge of sales and also takes care of the Twice Told Tales used
book store in the library lobby, has been volunteering for twelve years.
Tom Reuter, a volunteer for nine years, is in charge of the inventory and
keeps everything running smoothly in the back. The group members have
retired from all different occupations, including: office manager, fashion
coordinator, accounting clerk, stay-at-home mom, assistant executive
director, judge, real estate broker, nurse, and home mortgage administrator.
Despite their different backgrounds, they share a love of the library and
working with books, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together. They
range in age from 68 to 86.
The gently used book sales and the Twice Told Tales book store in the library
bring in a huge chunk of the Friends budget, and the book sorters make it
all possible. Thank you Sally, Tom, Ann, Debbie, Irv, Lana, Mary, Neil, and
Skip, we appreciate all that you do!
Fall Gently Used
Book Sale
Get ready for fall reading! Come browse
the thousands of books available at the
Friends Fall Gently Used Book Sale.
Hardcover and large paperback books
are $1, paperback and all children’s books
are 50 cents. The sale will be held in the
meeting room at the library from Tuesday,
September 20 through Saturday, September 24.
Tuesday, September 20
Friends Members Only. *Note new
start time! Memberships may be
purchased at the door
*10:00a – 8:30p
Wednesday, September 21
9:30a – 8:30p
Thursday, September 22
9:30a – 8:30p
Friday, September 23
9:30a – 4:30p
Saturday, September 24
9:30a – 1:30p
Open to the General Public
Open to the General Public
All Books Half Off
Bag Day – Fill a bag provided
by the Friends for $5
Gently used book donations are welcome all year
long and are accepted in the bins against the wall
by the Twice Told Tales shelves in the lobby of the
library. Please, no encyclopedias, VHS tapes, or
old textbooks. If you would like to help set up
before or pack up after the next book sale,
contact the Friends.
Holiday Silent Basket Auction
November 7 - December 2
The Holiday Auction baskets are each themed around, and include a book.
Baskets make a wonderful gift, so come check them out and get a start on
your holiday shopping! Be sure to check back to make sure you will win the
baskets you want. Contact the Friends if you would like to donate an item or
a complete basket for the auction.
Other Friends News
The Friends’ Board is in need of a PR/Marketing Chair. If you have a
marketing background, or have an interest in marketing and would like to
get some practical experience, contact us to see how we could work together.
Be sure to start your shopping with a smile, at smile.amazon.com, and the
Friends will receive a percentage of what you spend.
If you haven’t already, there is still time to sign up for the Kroger rewards
program to benefit the Friends. Once you sign up online, all you need to
do is use your Kroger rewards card when you shop. The Friends receive a
quarterly check from Kroger for a percentage of what our followers spend.
For more information about the amazon smile or Kroger rewards program,
check our website: orionlibrary.org/friends
Save the Date! Passport to Spring: Poland will be held at the library on
Saturday, April 29, 2017.
Friends Members Reception
On October 20 at 6:00p the Friends will host a Fall
Reception at the library featuring author Loreen
Niewenhuis, who will speak about her third 1,000
mile lake trek from her book A 1,000 Mile Great
Lakes Island Adventure. The evening will also
feature musical performances by The Night Lights
Jazz Combo, desserts and door prizes. This is a
“members only” event - Friends members will
receive a special invitation. Not a current Friends
member? Join/renew today on our website or by
filling out an application in the lobby of the library.
A Sign of Friendship
The logo of the Friends of the Orion
Township Public Library is used
throughout the newsletter to denote
programs that are fully or partially supported with
funding from the Friends.
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NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Lake Orion, MI
Permit No. 17
ECRWSS
Donations & Memorials
In Memory of
Edward Molik (Donor: Keatington Ladies Golf League)
Dolores Fellencer (Donor: Charles Fellencer)
Wishlist Donations
Jill Medlyn
Susan Salquist-Taft
In Honor of
Halli Zalesin (Donor: Marcie Holtzman-Wax)
Give a Special Day
Committee to Elect Orion Twp. Treasurer
2016 Library Use Statistics
For the months January through June 2016
People coming into the library ........................................................................ 98,999
Main Library.................. 98,665 *Orion Branch........................................ 334
**Materials checked out .................................................................................. 246,522
No. youth programs ............................................................................................... 192
Youth and parents attending programs ........................................................... 5,643
ThinkLink school visits ....................................................................................... 6,274
No. adult programs ................................................................................................ 322
Adults attending programs ................................................................................ 2,792
No. teen programs .................................................................................................... 29
Teens attending programs ..................................................................................... 963
No. website visitors ......................................................................................... 124,488
No. wireless users ................................................................................................ 6,126
Library meeting room use ..................................................................................... 797
*Orion Branch stats include January only due to flood at the Orion Center.
**Materials Checked Out: Include….Circ Checkouts, Self-Checkouts, Renewals, E-books, E-audiobooks, Hoopla,
Orion Center Branch Checkouts, and Items borrowed from other libraries.
248.693.3000
248.693.3009 Fax
orionlibrary.org
James Hoeffel
James and Carol Bartunek
General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)
2nd & Charles
Environmental Wood Solutions (Larry Mullins)
Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
General Donations
Karen KnoxDirector
Orion Township Library Board of Trustees
Mary Anne Thorndycraft
President
Mary Pergeau
Vice President
James PhillipsTreasurer
Mike LunaSecretary
James AbramczykTrustee
Bert QuinnTrustee
Friends of the Library Officers
Diane GriffithsPresident
Pat Belanger
Vice President
Christine MartinicoTreasurer
Bob Bambach
Deputy Treasurer
Rob ZielinskiSecretary
Online Room Rental
Library Department Heads
Does your group or civic organization need a place to meet? Why not meet at the
Orion Township Public Library? Sign up online at orionlibrary.org and click on
“Using the Library”. From there you can select “Meeting & Study Rooms” from
the drop-down menu. Once you make a reservation you will receive an email
confirmation. If you have any questions, call 248.693.3000.
Joyce Becker, ext. 302
Administrative Assistant
Beth Sheridan, ext. 332
Adult Services
Debra Refior, ext. 341
Youth Services
Steve Saunders, ext. 334
Information Technology
Mike Morris, ext. 312
Maintenance
Shannon Schmidt, ext. 301
Support Services
Main Library Hours
Upcoming Library Closings
Labor Day:
Saturday, September 3
Monday, September 5
Thanksgiving:
Wednesday, November 23 – Close at 5:00p
Thursday, November 24
Friday, November 25
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Christmas:
Friday, December 23
Saturday, December 24
Monday, December 26
New Year’s:
Friday, December 30
Saturday, December 31
Monday-Thursday9:30a-9:00p
Friday & Saturday
9:30a-5:00p
Orion Center Library Branch
1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion
248.391.0304
Monday-Friday10:00a-3:00p
Volume 32, No. 3
Published January, May and September
Becky Bolin, ext. 349
Community Relations
Specialist