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Orion Township Public Library | Spring/Summer 2015
2015 Library-Wide Summer
Reading Club Kickoff
**SAVE THE DATE**
Saturday, June 13, 11:00a-2:00p
All ages welcome! Bring the whole
family to register for our Summer
Reading Club. We have outdoor fun
planned with activities, food, live
music and creative projects. All family
members can sign up that day or at
orionlibrary.org/summer-reading.
Everyone is invited to participate in this
year’s themes – Every Hero Has a Story,
Unmask, and Escape the Ordinary – by wearing a super hero costume!
Friends Fiesta
Saturday, May 16, 7:00p-10:00p
Tickets available now!
(more details on page 15)
Summer Reading Finale
with Magician Gordon Russ
Saturday, August 22 @ 11:00a
All ages
are
welcome!
(more details
on page 13)
**COMING SOON**
Michigan Activity Pass
Youth
Teen
Adult
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)
program will be returning May 24!
Look for more details on our website
coming soon.
Summer Reading Business Partnership
In conjunction with our Summer Reading program, local businesses are
offering discounts and freebies to customers who show their library card.
Visit orionlibrary.org/partners to see a list of participating local businesses.
If you do not have a library card, bring your ID and visit the library to get
your free card!
Did You Know?
Did you know that May 4th is Star Wars Day? In celebration
of this day the library will have a Star Wars event on
Saturday, May 2 for the whole family! More details on
page 2. May the fourth be with you!
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A�� Services
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.
Needle Arts Circle
Tuesdays, 1:00p-3:00p
Drop in to join other needle artists to
work on projects and enjoy each
other’s company.
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One-on-one Technology Help
Every Monday, 2:00p-4:00p and
1st & 2nd Monday of the month,
5:00p-7:00p
Our technology savvy librarians will help you
understand your eReader, tablet, smartphone
or laptop. Sign-up for a 30-minute appointment
between 2:00p-4:00p every Monday and first and
second Monday of the month from 5:00p-7:00p.
Our staff can also assist with setting up an
email address and using popular computer
programs like Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Call 248.693.3001 to register.
Services
Quilters Group
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,
6:30p-8:30p (except May 14)
New to the library, 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! The group
meets for the first time on Thursday,
May 28.
Star Wars Day for All Ages!
Saturday, May 2
Book Discussions
New members are always welcome for the monthly book discussions.
Monday Evenings @ the Library
Monday Evenings @ the C-Pub
Monday, May 18 @ 7:00p
(located at the north end of Canterbury Village)
A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
Monday, June 1 @ 7:00p
Americanah
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Monday, June 15 @ 7:00p
Travels with Charlie: In Search of America
by John Steinbeck
Book Bunch Book Club @ the
Orion Center
Wednesday, May 13 @ 12:30p
The Curious Incident of the Dog in
the Nighttime
by Mark Haddon
Wednesday, June 10 @ 12:30p
Monday, June 22 @ 7:00p
Want Not
by Jonathan Miles
Monday, July 27 @ 7:00p
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman
Monday, August 24 @ 7:00p
The Shoemaker’s Wife
by Adriana Trigiani
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
Thursday Afternoons @ the Library
Wednesday, July 8 @ 12:30p
Please Look After Mom
by Kyung-sook Shin
The Curious Incident of the Dog in
the Nighttime
by Mark Haddon
Wednesday, August 12 @ 12:30p
Thursday, June 18 @ 1:30p
*Book of Your Choice:
Your Favorite “Guilty Pleasure”
Thursday, May 21 @ 1:30p
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
10:00a-12:00p – Youth crafts
11:00a-12:00p – Teen crafts
12:30p-2:00p – Special showing of
a Star Wars film
2:30p-4:00p – Special
appearances and presentation
May the Force be with you! Each year,
fans gather on May 4th to celebrate their
love of Star Wars, but the library has
decided to have a Star Wars event a few
days early. All ages and families drop
in eat snacks, create crafts, watch a film,
and share the enjoyment of this Science
Fiction masterpiece. Come in costume
for the chance to win a prize!
Book Bingo
Monday, May 4 @ 7:00p
Play traditional bingo and
win books! Bring a friend or neighbor
for a free, fun-filled evening.
Thursday, July 16 @ 1:30p
Please Look After Mom
by Kyung-sook Shin
Thursday, August 20 @ 1:30p
*Book of Your Choice:
Your Favorite “Guilty Pleasure”
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Sign up online for Adult Programs
at orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3001
Geocaching Adventure
Matt Watroba presents
“The Power of Singing,
the Power of Song”
Saturday, June 20 @ 2:00p
Saturday, May 9 @ 2:00p
Matt Watroba returns to Michigan with a
music program titled “The Power of Singing,
the Power of Song” which is an interactive,
family-friendly concert with traditional and
original songs, storytelling, and sing-alongs!
Matt loves entertaining the audience with his
voice and guitar. All ages welcome.
This program is funded
in part by Michigan
Humanities Council, an
affiliate of the National
Endowment for the
Humanities.
Beer Making 101
Monday, May 11 @ 7:00p
Learn the basics of brewing your
own beer. Expert brewer Johnny Blast from
Hopman’s Beer and Wine will do a live
demonstration of the beer making process,
while explaining the use of extracts, grains,
and hops. All you need to know to get
started making your own brews. Registration
required.
Diego Rivera and the
Detroit Industrial Murals
of the DIA
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:00p
The DIA Speakers bureau presents: Diego
Rivera and the Detroit Industrial Murals.
Now a National Landmark, learn the complex
and intriguing story behind the man and the
murals.
Come and embark on a geocaching
adventure! Like a treasure hunt with GPS
coordinates, geocaching is a great way to
learn about nature and explore. Oakland
Parks and Recreation will lead a hands on
lesson and then send groups to find caches
around the library’s grounds and on the
Polly Ann Trail. Fun for adults, families, or
teens. Registration required. Thanks to a
grant from the Brooksie
Way, we have several
geocaching kits for you
to checkout and use.
Each kit contains a GPS
unit and a how-to book.
Come to the library to
borrow one!
OTPL Team Trivia Tourney:
Is what you know
beyond
the ordinary?
Thursday, June 25 @ 7:30p
Gather a team and test your knowledge!
The Orion Township Public Library has
partnered with the C-Pub to host a trivia
night. 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 in
Lake Orion.
Outdoor Yoga for Teens and
Adults @ the Library
Thursdays: July 2, 9 & 16 @ 6:30p
Stretch yourself, do something out of the
ordinary, enjoy yoga outside in nature!
Whether you are a beginner or experienced
Yogi, join us as yoga instructor Renee
Westcott leads a series of three Hatha yoga
classes outside in the beautiful natural
setting surrounding our building. You can
register for one or all the classes. Teens and
adults are welcome; this could be a great
parent/child activity! Please bring a towel
or yoga mat. In case of rain, the classes will
be held indoors.
Escape the Ordinary: Adult Summer
Reading Club
June 13 – August 22
Sign up at the Summer Reading kick-off or online, and then keep track of
books you read or listen to on the Summer Reading website. Each book you record online
earns you an entry for weekly prize drawings as well as for the grand prize drawing of
a Kindle Fire HD at the end of the program! For an additional challenge try Book Bingo.
Pick up a card at the adult reference desk or print one from our website. Each bingo adds
your name to a drawing for a gift basket, and both final prize drawings will be held at
1:00p on Saturday, August 22nd. Grand prize winner or not, stop in August 22nd and
ask at the adult reference desk about a special “thank-you for participating” gift available
for 2015 Adult Summer Reading Club members. For more details, go online to
orionlibrary.org/summer-reading, call 248.693.3001, or visit the adult reference desk.
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Adult and Outreach Services (continued)
Cook the Book: A Cookbook
Book Club
Monday, July 13 @ 7:00p
Deen Bros. Get Fired Up
by Jamie Deen
Grab your apron
and sign up! We
pick the cookbook,
you select and make
a recipe, then we
all get together to
share the finished
products and
discuss the book.
For this meeting a grill will be available if you
want to come early and use it. Register online,
or by calling 248.693.3001. Cookbooks will be
available at the adult reference desk during
the month preceding the discussion, or can be
requested through MeLCat.
Christmas in July –
English Paper Piecing
Ornaments
Saturday, July 18 @ 2:00p in
the James Ingram Room
Join Marion Fox as she teaches how to make
a quilted Christmas ornament using English
Paper Piecing. All supplies are provided.
Michigan Mysteries and
Oddities
Saturday, July 25 @ 2:00p
Ron Rademacher,
author of Michigan
Backroads, will share
stories of all things
extraordinary in our
state. He says, “There
are incredibly cool things out there that
no one knows about... A mystery tool in
Ontonagon, Newberry tablets and statues
revealed in a storm, and the tomb of the
cow. Very few people have heard of these.”
Rademacher has done Michigan Travel
presentations for 15 years and is well versed
in all the state’s stories and legends.
Saturday, August 8, 10:00a-4:00p
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!
Lake Orion Montage
Prints for Sale
Sushi with Chef Lucas
Monday, August 3 @ 6:00p
Join Big Wave
Sushi’s Chef Lucas
as you learn about
this Japanese
delicacy and craft
your own sushi roll.
Everything from
making the rice to choosing and arranging
your ingredients. All supplies will be
provided. Registration required.
The ORION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY is now offering
Advertising space! Every day reach 550+ people who
visit the Library! If you would like to advertise on our
lobby tv monitor please contact Becky Bolin at
[email protected] or 248.693.3000 x349.
RATES:
• Lobby TV Slide (commercial
• Lobby TV Slide (non-profit)
• Lobby TV Slide Setup (optional)
$100/week
$50/week
$50
Ad slide will run for one week continuously, displaying
over 150 times per day Monday through Saturday.
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Really Big Game Day!
Montage prints of Lake Orion are for sale for
$10 at the customer service desk in the lobby.
Check out a Board
Game
Library Document Stations
Beginning May 1st, we will
have a new collection for you
to enjoy! Board gaming, also
called tabletop gaming, is on the rise across
the country and the library is sitting down at
the table.
The Orion Library has implemented new
scanning stations this year. The new units,
called Library Document Stations (LDS) can
handle a variety of scanning functions. The
two LDS units, located in the Adult Reference
area, offer touch screen navigation and
include a scanner that is capable of quickly
scanning multi-page documents and can
also easily scan book pages. Once scanned,
documents can be faxed, emailed, saved to a
USB device, printed, or even sent directly to a
smartphone or tablet.
Orion Veterans Memorial
Digital Image Collection
Check out the photos of the Orion Veterans
Memorial, our newest digital image
collection. By accessing the local history
section of our website, you can view and
print photos depicting the Orion Veterans
Memorial being built, photos from the
many patriotic celebrations that have been
held over the years, and several documents
detailing the Memorial’s history. We also
have a copy available in print form in the
James Ingram Room of the library. For more
information, visit orionlibrary.org/localhistory.
We have chosen a selection of modern
board games that inspire creativity, creative
thinking, interaction, and are just plain fun
to play. Board games are limited to 1 per
library card and may be checked out for 2
weeks. They cannot be returned in a drop
box, please return them in person to the
circulation desk.
Ongoing Outreach Services
Next Chapter Book Club
Mondays @ 10:00a (No meeting on the
second Monday of each month)
Tuesdays @ 10:00a
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.
Keep your eyes open for more Little Library
Boxes in the Orion community! 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.
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.
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.
Sign up online for Outreach Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3001
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T�� Services
Registration for all programs will open on May 1
Free Comic Book Day!
Saturday, May 2
Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the
first Saturday in May
each year! Children,
teens and adults are
all welcome to stop
by the library and
select a free comic
book of their choice.
While supplies last.
Geek Club
Tuesdays: May 5, 19; June 2, 16; July
7, 21; August 4, 18 @ 7:00p
The Geek Club is a casual hangout night for
teens who enjoy anything from Anime to
Doctor Who to Video Games or even crazy
YouTube clips. Snacks always provided and
new faces always welcome!
Teens In Action
2nd Tuesday of the month: May 12,
June 9, July 14, August 11 @ 2:00p
4th Tuesday of the month: June 23,
July 28, August 25 @ 6:00p
Need volunteer hours for school? The
library is now partnering with the North
Oakland Community Coalition (NOCC)
to meet and create fun activities and
volunteering opportunities for teens
in a healthy, positive, substance-free
environment. Teens In Action offers teen
team building, leadership skills, mentoring
and scholarships. Each meeting will include
a different project to help the library. Snacks
and/or pizza will always be provided!
Please feel free to contact Kathleen Kozlowski
(Teen Services Librarian) at kkozlowski@
orionlibrary.org or Patti Charette (NOCC
Outreach Coordinator) at [email protected]
with any questions.
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Teen Star Wars Day Craft:
Stencil and Bleach a T-shirt
ACT Practice Exam
Saturday, June 27 @ 10:00a
Saturday, May 2 @ 11:00a
Sylvan Learning
Center will be at
the library to give
a 45 minute seminar about what to expect
on the ACT and then administer a full
ACT 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 checks can be made
out to Sylvan Learning Center and are due
at the library the day of the exam (Sylvan
will also accept cash). Registration for
students in grades 9-12 required.
Pizza and Paperbacks
Book Discussion –
Paper Towns by John
Green
Create Your Own
Comic Book with
Mark Crilley
Those interested
in participating
in the Teen Star
Wars Day craft
which is creating
a t-shirt design
with a stencil
and bleach
must register
beforehand.
The Star Wars
stencils and bleach will be provided but
please bring a dark colored shirt of your
own to decorate. Registration required.
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:00p
Celebrate the movie release
of Paper Towns, and discuss
the popular novel by John
Green. A copy of the book
will be given to the first 10
teens who arrive! Pizza
will also be provided.
Registration required.
Magic the Gathering
Tournament
Thursday, June 18 @ 2:30p
Register to participate
in this Magic
the Gathering
Tournament! Participants will be required
to pay $10.00 at the door which covers
the cost of six packs of cards that you get
to keep! There will be
prizes for the top several
players, and pizza and
pop will be provided. A
basic understanding of the
game and rules is needed.
Registration required.
Saturday, July 11 @ 3:00p
The library is excited
to welcome Detroit
author, illustrator and
YouTube sensation Mark
Crilley! Mark will show
participants how to create
their very own comic
through instruction and
demonstration of his own
art. All supplies provided
but be sure to bring your creative ideas!
Registration required.
Make a Masquerade
Mask
Saturday, July 18 @ 2:00p
The summer reading theme this year for
teens is “Unmask!” Stop by the library and
make your very own masquerade mask.
All supplies will be provided. Registration
required.
Sign up online for Teen Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3000 x303
Heroes vs. Villains Meet up and Movie
Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament
Curious who your
summer reading
competition is?
Register for our
Heroes vs. Villains
Meet Up and Movie
Night. Get to know
some fellow teens in
the community and enjoy watching a superhero themed movie
and pizza. Registration required.
Are you ready to brawl? Register to compete in this
Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament! Prizes will be awarded
to the top three players and snacks
will be awarded to all.
Registration required.
Thursday, July 30 @ 6:00p
Learn to Play Quidditch
Saturday, August 1 @ 2:00p
The library is excited to welcome the Michigan Quidditch
Team! U of M students will be here to teach participants how to
play the game of Quidditch (from Harry Potter!), divide everyone
into teams and then engage in some Snitch seeking fun. This event
will be held outside. Registration required.
Friday, August 14 @ 2:00p
Overnight Lock-In
Friday, August 21 @ 9:30p
If you participated in the
teen summer reading program this year
students in grades 7-12 are eligible to
attend the Overnight Lock-In Finale!
Come at 9:30p and bring your sleeping
bags, ‘cause you’ll be staying ‘til 6:00a
the next morning. We’ll watch movies, play video games and
capture the flag, do crafts and, as always, eat! Registration opens
Monday, July 6.
Midnight Lock-In
Friday, August 21 @ 9:30p
Incoming 6th graders who
participated in the teen summer reading
program this year are eligible to attend
the lock-in until midnight. Registration
opens Monday, July 6.
Unmask!: Teen Summer Reading Club
June 13 – August 22
The overall theme for summer reading this year is superheroes and for teens it is “Unmask!”
Heroes vs. Villains! Choose a side and see what team can read the most during the 2015 Teen
Summer Reading Program which runs from June 13-August 22. Prizes will be awarded for 15,
30 and 45 hours read or listened to. Log your hours online and write reviews for a chance to be
entered into the grand prize drawing to win one of three grand prize Visa gift cards ranging from
$50.00-$100.00! Once participants read 45 hours each additional 10 hours read will get you one
more entry into a grand prize drawing. The team that reads the most average hours at the end of
summer will get an extra prize! Always keep reading for more chances to win!
15 Hours: Coupon for a FREE ice cream at Dairy Queen (Donated by the Lake Orion Dairy Queen)
30 Hours: Prize of your choice
45 Hours: Book of your choice
Grand Prize 1: $100.00 Visa gift card (Donated by the North Oakland Community Coalition)
Grand Prize 2: $75.00 Visa gift card
Grand Prize 3: $50.00 Visa gift card
All prizes must be picked up by Saturday, August 29. You do not have to be present to win a grand prize.
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May 2015
May 2015
Monday
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10:00a Fairy Tale Fun
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Book Bingo
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2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Beer Making*
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
5
10:00a 1, 2, 3 Play with Me
Parent/Child Workshop*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
7:00p Geek Club
6
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
4:30p Doggone Readers*
7
12
10:00a 1, 2, 3 Play with Me
Parent/Child Workshop*
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
6:00p Teens In Action
19
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
7:00p Geek Club
13
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
12:30p Book Bunch Club
@ the Orion Ctr
14
7:00p Be A Superhero!
20
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
4:30p Doggone Readers*
26
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
27
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
7:00p Diego Rivera and
the Detroit Industrial
Murals of the DIA
21
Kindermusik
9:30a Ages 0-18 mo.
10:15a Ages 18-36 mo.
11:00a Ages 3-5 years
1:30p Book Discussion
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6:30p Quilters Group
7:00p Pizza and Paperbacks
Book Discussion*
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
4:30p-7:00p Friends
Book Sale (Local
Teacher Night)
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
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10:00a Move with the
Music
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
15
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Book Discussion
22
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
10:00a Stories in the
Park
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Book Discussion
@ the C-Pub
29
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
10:00a Art Explorers
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
2
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
5:00p-8:00p Friends Book
Sale (Friends Member Night)
7:00p Geek Club
3
9:30a-8:30p Friends Book
Sale (open to the General
Public)
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
9
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
2:00p Teens In Action
16
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
2:30p Book Bingo
7:00p Geek Club
23
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Doggone Readers*
1:00p Needle Arts
6:00p Teens In Action
6:30p Bracelet-Making
Fun!*
18
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Book Discussion
25
LIBRARY CLOSED
Friday
Saturday
1
2
Free Comic Book Day!
(while supplies last)
8
Star Wars Day
10:00a-Youth Crafts
11:00a-Teen Crafts*
12:30p-Film
2:30p-Presentation
9
10:00a Lego @ the Library
2:00p Matt Watroba
presents “The Power of
Singing, the Power of Song”
15
16
1:00p Music & Movement
2:00p LIBRARY CLOSED for
Friends Fiesta setup
7:00p-10:00p Friends Fiesta
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23
LIBRARY CLOSED
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30
10:00a Little Scientists Bugs!
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
9:30a-8:30p Friends Book
Sale (open to the General
Public)
7:00p Create Your Own
Hero
5
9:30a-4:30p Friends Book
Sale (open to the General
Public-all books half off)
6
9:30a-8:30p Friends Book
Sale (open to the General
Public-Bag Day for $5)
10:00a Lego @ the Library
10
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
12:30p Book Discussion @
the Orion Center
4:30p Doggone Readers*
11
6:30p Quilters Group
12
13
11:00a-2:00p Summer
Reading Kickoff
17
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
2:30p Captain Underpants
Party*
18
1:30p Book Discussion
2:30p Magic the Gathering
Tournament*
19
20
2:00p Geocaching
Adventure
24
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
2:00p Meet a Nature Hero
4:30p Doggone Readers*
25
9:30a-6:30p Blood Drive
6:30p Quilters Group
7:30p OTPL Team Trivia
Tourney*
26
27
10:00a Little ScientistsBubbles
10:00a ACT Practice Exam*
June 2015
June 2015
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30
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
11:00a Babytime
July 2015
July 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
11:00a Babytime
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
2
6:30p Outdoor Yoga*
3
4
8
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
12:30p Book Bunch Club
@ the Orion Center
3:00p Bracelet-Making
Fun!*
7:00p Toddlers,
Transitions, & Tantrums
15
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
6:30p Super Heroes - Fire
9
6:30p Quilters Group
6:30p Outdoor Yoga*
10
10:00a Fairy Tale Fun
11
10:00a Lego @ the Library
2:00p Draw a Superhero
with author Mark Crilley *
3:00p Create Your Own
Comic Book*
16
1:30p Book Discussion
6:30p Outdoor Yoga*
17
18
10:00a Little ScientistsWater Works
2:00p Christmas in JulyEnglish Paper Piece Piecing
Ornaments*
2:00p Make a Masquerade
Mask*
21
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Doggone Readers*
1:00p Needle Arts
7:00p Geek Club
22
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
7:00p Super Heroes Police
23
2:30p Book Bingo
6:30p Quilters Group
24
25
11:00a Ten Rules of Being a
Superhero with
author Deb Pilutti
2:00p Michigan Mysteries
and Oddities
30
6:00p Heroes vs. Villains
Meet Up and Movie*
31
5:30p Build a Fort
6
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p See a Magician*
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
3:00p Be a Magician*
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
13
10:00a Become a
Superhero!*
1:30p Become a
Superhero!*
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Cook the Book: A
Cookbook Book Club
20
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Baby Splash and
Play
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
27
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Book Discussion
@ the C-Pub
7
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
10:00a Stories in the Park
1:00p Needle Arts
7:00p Geek Club
28
Kindermusik
9:30a Ages 0-18 mo.
10:15a Ages 18-36 mo.
11:00a Ages 3-5 years
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
6:00p Teens In Action
29
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
2:00p Get Gross @ Our
Library *
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
14
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
10:00a Frozen Dance Party*
1:00p Needle Arts
2:00p Teens In Action
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
August 2015
August 2015
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
10:00a Bracelet-Making
Fun!*
2:00p Learn to Play
Quidditch*
8
10:00a Lego @ the Library
10:00a-4:00p Really Big
Game Day!
3
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
6:00p Sushi with Chef
Lucas*
10
10:00a Pete the Cat
Party*
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
5:00p-7:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
4
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
10:00a Puppet Show
1:00p Needle Arts
7:00p Geek Club
5
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
11:00a Babytime
6
2:30p Movies in the
Afternoon – Big Hero 6
6:30p Quilters Group
7
11
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
2:00p See a Magician*
2:00p Teens In Action
3:00p Be a Magician*
13
14
2:00p Super Smash Bros
Brawl Tournament*
15
10:00a Little ScientistsColor My World
17
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
18
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Doggone Readers*
1:00p Needle Arts
7:00p Geek Club
12
Kindermusik
9:30a Ages 0-18 mo.
10:15a Ages 18-36 mo.
11:00a Ages 3-5 years
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
12:30p Book Discussion @
the Orion Center
19
10:00a Angelina Ballerina
Dance Party*
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
20
10:00a Stories in the Park
1:30p Book Discussion
21
9:30p-Sat @ 6:00a
Overnight Lock-In*
9:30p-midnight Midnight
Lock-In*
22
Summer Reading Finale
11:00a Gordon Russ the
Magician
11:45a Youth Grand Prize
Drawings
1:00p Adult Grand Prize
Drawing
24
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
7:00p Book Discussion
@ the C-Pub
31
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
2:00p-4:00p (by appt)
One-on-One Tech Help
25
10:00a Next Chapter Book
Club @ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts
6:00p Teens In Action
26
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
27
2:30p Movies in the
Afternoon – The
Incredibles
6:30p Quilters Group
28
Program Color Key Code: General
Adult
Youth
Teen
Outreach/Senior
29
*Registration Required
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Preschool Programs
Y�u��
Services
Babytime
Wednesdays: June 3, July 1, August 5
@ 11:00a
Birth – 18 months, drop in, limit 12
Fairy Tale Fun
Monday, May 4 @ 10:00a
Friday, July 10 @ 10:00a
Ages 3 and up, drop in, limit 25
Introduce your baby to the wonder of
language with music, songs, bells, stories and
play!
Experience a favorite fairy tale with stories,
songs, puppets and a craft. Fun for all!
Move with the Music
Music & Movement from Early
On Oakland County
Saturday, May 16 @ 1:00p
Ages 1-2 with parents, drop in, limit 25
Monday, June 8 @ 10:00a
Ages 2 & up,
drop in, limit 20
Can you Shake
Your Sillies Out?
Early On Oakland County will bring a physical Do the Tooty-Ta?
therapist and language specialists in for an
Do the Beanie-Bag
enriching musical program for
Dance? Then you
your toddler.
are ready to join us
for some rock and roll fun!
Kindermusik
Mornings
Thursday, May 21 with Mrs. Giselle
Tuesday, July 28 with Miss Emily
Wednesday, August 12 with Miss Buffie
Sponsored by Clarkston Conservatory
9:30a-10:00a - age 0 -18 months
10:15a-10:45a - age 18 months - 3yrs
11:00a-11:30a - age 3 - 5yrs
Art Explorers
Monday, June 29 @ 10:00a
Ages 1-5, drop in, limit 20
Come listen to a story and then explore
different textures and create art using a variety
of sensory materials.
Toddlers, Transitions, and
Tantrums Workshop for Parents
Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00p
Parents only, drop in
What causes tantrums? Can they be
prevented? Are they a normal part of
development? Why do so many tantrums
occur around transition times? Most
importantly, how can you survive the trying
times and tearful trials of the toddlers and
twos? Learn what is happening that makes
the behavior of toddlers so challenging, how
to prevent many tantrums, and ways to work
through tantrums and transitions with less
trauma for everyone!! Early On Oakland
County will be here to answer your question.
Frozen Dance Party
Tuesday, July 14 @ 10:00a
Ages 3-6, registration required, limit 40
Come join L.A. Dance as
they teach you how to
dance like Elsa, Anna,
Kristoff, and Olaf. This
will be the party of the
summer!
Children and parents join in the creative
experience of Kindermusik’s blend of singing,
dancing and musical activities. These
programs are led by Kindermusik instructors
from the Clarkston Conservatory.
Every Hero Has A Story: Youth Summer
Reading Club
June 13 – August 22
Children ages 5-12 are invited to be part of our Every Hero Has a Story
Summer Reading Program. Babies and toddlers ages 0-4 are invited to join our Rubber
Ducky Read to Me Program. All registration and record keeping for these programs will be
done online. For more information stop at the Youth desk or go to orionlibrary.org/youth/.
Why should your child participate in summer reading at the library? Research shows that
children who continue reading through the summer maintain progress made during the school
year. The number of books read during the summer is consistently related to academic gains.
Children who read six or more books over the summer gained more in reading achievement than
children who did not. Plus, it’s fun!
Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday, June 13, 11:00a-2:00p, all ages, drop in
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Bring the whole family to register for one of our summer reading programs (Rubber Ducky, Youth,
Teen, or Adult). We have outdoor fun planned with activities, food, live music, and creative
projects. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Orion Library.
Baby Splash and Play
Be a Superhero!
Bring your baby for stories, songs and a splash
in the pool!
Learn about cool, gross science and make your
own slime!
Teachers from the
Orion Art Center
will show you how
to make superhero
accessories like
masks and shields
out of cardboard,
paint, and other
materials.
Angelina Ballerina
Dance Party
Create Your Own Hero
Monday, July 20 @ 11:00a
Birth – 18 months, drop in, limit 15
Get Gross @ Our Library
Wednesday, July 29 @ 2:00p
Ages 3 – 6, registration
required, limit 20
Thursday, May 14 @ 7:00p
Ages 6 and up, drop in, limit 30
Thursday, June 4 @ 7:00p
Ages 6 and up, drop in, limit 25
Wednesday, August 19
@ 10:00a
Ages 3-6, registration
required, limit 40
L.A. Dance is sponsoring
an Angelina Ballerina Dance Party. You’ve read
the books, now you can dance the stories!
School Age Programs
Doggone Readers
Tuesdays: June 23, July 21;
Aug 18 @ 11:00a
Wednesdays: May 6, 20;
June 10, 24 @ 4:30p
Grades K-5, call to register
Practice your reading skills with the lovable
retrievers Maggie and Midas. Choose a longer
book or several shorter books to read aloud to
them during the hot summer weather.
Lego® @ the Library
Saturdays: May 9, June 6, July 11,
August 8 @ 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!
Teachers from the Orion Art Center will teach
you how to draw from classic superhero images
to create your own hero.
Book Bingo
Tuesday, June 16 @ 2:30p
Thursday, July 23 @ 2:30p
Grades K-5, drop in, limit 25
Play traditional bingo
and win books! Bring a
friend for a free, funfilled time.
Captain Underpants
Party
Wednesday, June 17 @ 2:30p
Grades K-5, registration required, limit 20
For fans of Captain Underpants, games, activities
and lots of fun!
Bracelet-Making Fun!
Tuesday, June 23 @ 6:30p
Wednesday, July 8 @ 3:00p
Saturday, August 1 @ 10:00a
Grades K-5, registration required, limit 20
See a Magician
Monday, July 6 @ 2:00p
Tuesday, August 11 @ 2:00p
Grades K-2, drop in, limit 25
Can our local magician Lauren fool
you with her magic tricks? You will be
amazed by her magical skills!
Be a Magician
Monday, July 6 @ 3:00p
Tuesday, August 11 @ 3:00p
Grades 3-5, registration required,
limit 15
Seeing can’t always be believing, but
if you join local magician Lauren, you
won’t only see magic, but also learn how
the tricks are done. Learn tricks with
playing cards and amaze your family
and friends!
Draw a Superhero with
Mark Crilley!
Saturday, July 11 @ 2:00p
Grades K-5, registration required,
limit 30
Mark Crilley has almost 2 million
subscribers to his drawing tutorial
channel on YouTube. Learn how to draw
superheroes and comic strips with the
author/illustrator of the popular series
“Akiko,” “Brody’s Ghost,” and more!
Rainbow Loom, friendship bracelets, beaded
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 them.
Sign up online for Youth Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3002
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Youth Services (continued)
All Ages Programs
Free Comic Book Day!
Saturday, May 2
All ages, drop in
Meet a Nature Hero
Wednesday, June 24 @ 2:00p
All ages, drop in
A conservation officer from Bald Mountain
Recreation Area will be here to share a story,
show off animal
Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first
pelts, and answer any
Saturday in May each year! Children, teens and
questions
adults are all welcome to stop by the library and
you may have about
select a free comic book of their choice. While
the great outdoors!
supplies last.
Stories in the Park
Monday, June 22 @ 10:00a
Tuesday, July 7 @ 10:00a
Thursday, August 20 @ 10:00a
All ages, drop in
Join us in Children’s Park in downtown Lake
Orion for an all-ages, fun-filled, free family
storytime!
Monday, July 13 @ 10:00a
& 1:30p
Ages 3 and up, registration required,
limit 50
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero?
Make a mask and have your picture taken as
you fly over the city to save the day, create
your superhero name, choose your powers,
and participate in other super-fun activities!
Build a Fort
Super Heroes – Fire
Join us after the library is closed
to build reading forts! Bring your own pillows
and blankets to build a cozy area to read your
favorite stories. Snacks provided.
The Orion Township Fire
Department will be at
the library sharing some
important information about
fire safety. They will bring
firemen gear, equipment and a truck for you
to explore!
Friday, July 31 @ 5:30p
Families, drop in
Star Wars Day
Saturday, May 2
10:00a-12:00p – Youth crafts
11:00a-12:00p – Teen crafts
12:30p-2:00p – Special showing of a Star Wars film
2:30p-4:00p – Special appearances and presentation
All ages, drop in
May the Force be with you! Each year, fans gather on May 4th
to celebrate their love of Star Wars, but the library has decided
to have a Star Wars event a few days early. All ages and families
drop in to see amazing performances by a traveling Star Wars
troop, eat snacks, create crafts and share the enjoyment of this
Science Fiction masterpiece. Come in costume for the
chance to win a prize!
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Become a Superhero!
Wednesday, July 15 @ 6:30p
All ages, drop in
Super Heroes – Police
Wednesday, July 22 @
7:00p
All ages, drop in
Chief Narsch of the Lake
Orion Police will share
some of the humor and the
heartbreak of his job.
Ten Rules of Being a Superhero:
Meet Author Deb Pilutti!
Saturday, July 25 @ 11:00a
All ages, drop in
Local author/
illustrator Deb
Pilutti will share
her book Ten Rules
of Being a Superhero
and teach kids all
they need to know
to be super in this
family storytime.
Puppet Show
Magician Gordon Russ!
Puppets, a puppet theater, and your favorite
librarians combine to tell stories old and new.
Fun for all!
Hold onto your hats and don’t blink an
eye! Gordon Russ, magician to the world, is
coming to Orion Township
Public Library! Gather the
kids and prepare to be
amazed. Gordon and his
trusty sidekick, George the
Raccoon, have traveled the
globe in search of smiles, laughs, and fun. But
this time, instead of China, England, Israel,
Japan, or Australia, Gordon is bringing his
unique brand of illusion right to the Orion
Township Library. After the show we will
conduct the grand prize drawing to mark the
end of summer reading!
Tuesday, August 4 @ 10:00a
All ages, drop in
Movies in the Afternoon
Thursdays, August 6 & 27 @
2:30p
All ages, drop in
Free movies, free popcorn! Come to the
library on August 6 and see Big Hero 6 on the
big screen. On August 27 we will show the
famous family of superheroes, The Incredibles.
Pete the Cat Party
Monday, August 10 @ 10:00a
All ages, registration required, limit 30
Join us as we sing some of our favorite
Pete the Cat songs, play some games, make
some crafts and
celebrate this very
cool cat!
Saturday, August 22 @ 11:00a
All ages, drop in
Grand Prize Drawings
Saturday, August 22 @ 11:45p
Participants in the Summer Reading
Program
Any child who completed the Rubber Ducky
Club or all 3 levels in the Every Hero Has a
Story Summer Reading Program is eligible
for prizes in our Grand Prize Drawing. Each
child must have completed their levels by
August 21. Participants must be present to
win a prize.
Little Scientist
Our newest program with hands-on science for the 3-6 year-old crowd. This is a
collaborative effort featuring Ms. Christine, science guru from PeeWee Patch Preschool,
and our science-loving librarians. All programs are drop in, but limited to the first 15.
Bugs
Water Works
Join us as we explore live bugs! Bring a 2-liter
bottle and make a worm habitat to take home. We
will also set up an environment to hatch praying
mantis larvae. When they hatch you can come
back to the library and take a few home to set free
in your yard.
We will make a kid-powered
fountain, explore surface tension,
evaporation and molecules. Also, do you dare to
hold a real fish?
Saturday, May 30 @ 10:00a
Bubbles
Saturday, June 27 @ 10:00a
Explore the magic! Learn how to amaze your
family and friends by inserting things into a
bubble without popping the bubble. Make
bubbles inside of bubbles and help us create a
bubble monster!
Saturday, July 18 @ 10:00a
Color My World
Saturday, August 15 @ 10:00a
Come and see how science and art can be one and
the same! We will use paint to make secondary
colors, discover what happens if you melt crayons
and watch as color drops into water.
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From the Director
I am very pleased to report that our lobby
and youth area renovations are completed,
and I am grateful to all of you for your
patience as we worked through these
projects. We heard from all of you during
our 2013 strategic planning process that our
space needed to be updated and that selfservice options needed to be added, and we
prioritized these projects in 2014. We worked
hard with a designer to create updated
spaces that better meets the needs of our
community. We are pleased with the results
of our renovation, and we have heard from many of you that you are as well.
In fact, I wanted to share with you an important statistic. Since we launched
our self-checkout systems in December 2014, we have been watching to see
what the usage of these systems is. In December, about 33% of our checkouts
were done on the self-checkout systems. In January, that number increased
to 40%, and in February, we were just over 50%. This tells us that the selfcheckout systems have received a great amount of usage in the first few
months, and we are thrilled that patrons are finding them so helpful!
We also know that many patrons prefer to checkout items with a staff
member, and we still have many staff members available to assist you with
any of your library needs. Please do not hesitate to talk with any of our staff
members for assistance or if you have any concerns. We are here for you.
Spring and summer are my favorite seasons, and we have many things
happening at the library to celebrate! First, on Saturday, May 16 from
7:00p-10:00p, the Friends of the Library will be having their Passport
to Spring fundraising event, Mexico: an evening of colors, flavors, and
traditions! Do not miss this opportunity for a fun evening at the library
with food, drinks, entertainment, and information about Mexico. Tickets
are available now online and at the library. Then, on Saturday, June 13 from
11:00a-2:00p, we will kick off our Summer Reading program with family fun
at the library. You can enjoy a wide variety of activities and sign up for our
Summer Reading program, which has opportunities for all ages throughout
the summer! We look forward to seeing you and your family at the library
very soon!
Karen Knox
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/.
Back to School with Lynda.com
Orion residents with a valid library card can
receive unlimited access to a vast library of high
quality, current, and engaging video tutorials
taught by great teachers
who are also working
professionals.
Lynda.com helps anyone
learn software, creative,
and business skills to
achieve personal and professional goals. Learn to
retouch photos, design web sites, record songs,
create spreadsheets, animate 3D graphics, and
more from any computer with Internet access.
From the library home page, choose “Research”
from the main menu, then click on “Online
Resources by Subject” and then select “Tests &
Training” to access Lynda.com.
2015 Blood Drive Dates
Thursday, June 25, 9:30a-6:30p
Wednesday, September 2, 9:30a-6:30p
Thursday, December 17, 9:30a-6:30p
Since September of 2000 the library has had 38 blood
drives and collected 1,244 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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Missing something??
See the main desk in the lobby, or check
the cart out by the vending machines
in outer lobby, for items such as thumb
drives, scan disks, and other items.
Friends of the Library
248.693.3000 Ext 350
[email protected]
orionlibrary.org/friends
Mexican Fiesta Time!
The Friends of the Library, in
collaboration with the group
Mexicans en Michigan, invite you
to join us for Passport to Spring:
Mexico, an evening of colors, flavors and traditions, from 7:00p-10:00p
on Saturday, May 16 at the Orion Township Public Library (library will
close at 2:00p). Experience a festive and magical evening as our library is
transformed into five of the most traditional and colorful states of Mexico.
Original paintings by Carmen Fernandez,
Andrea Ballina and Veronica Diaz will be on
display during the Fiesta. When you arrive
in Mexico City (the library lobby), you will
receive a complimentary drink ticket for one
margarita or other alcoholic Mexican beverage.
All food and non-alcoholic drinks are included
in the price of your admission ticket, and
additional alcoholic drinks may be purchased.
Then, prepare to enjoy a live mariachi band,
traditional Mexican folk dancers in costume,
authentic Mexican food and drinks, and
vendors selling traditional Mexican items. Stroll through the five different
states of Mexico, and don’t forget to purchase tickets for the wonderful
raffle prizes. Winners will be announced that night. Because alcohol will
be served, this event is for adults only. Suggested dress for the evening
is casual or Mexican attire. All proceeds from this event will be used for
library services, programs, projects, and resources not provided for by the
general library budget. Tickets are $35 each, or $40 at the door if still available.
Tickets can be purchased at the library circulation desk or online at:
orionlibrary.org/friends. Enjoy an evening out while helping to support
your library!
Friends Summer Basket Auction
June 1 - June 20
June Gently Used Book Sale
Get ready for your summer reading, come
browse the thousands of books available
at the Friends Gently Used Book Sale.
Hardcover and large paperback books are $1,
paperbacks and all children’s books are $.50
cents. The sale will run from Monday, June 1
through Saturday, June 6 in the meeting room
at the library.
Monday, June 1
4:30p – 7:00p
Tuesday, June 2
5:00p – 8:30p
Wednesday, June 3
9:30a – 8:30p
Thursday, June 4
9:30a – 8:30p
Friday, June 5
9:30a – 4:30p
Saturday, June 6
9:30a – 1:30p
Local Teacher Night
Friends Members Night
Open to the General Public
Open to the General Public
All Books Half Off
Bag Day – Fill a grocery bag
provided by the Friends for $5
(There are carts next to the Friends Gently Used Book
Store in the lobby to accept book donations any time the
library is open.)
If you are interested in helping with the book sale please
contact the Friends at 248.693.3000 x350 or at otpl.friends@
gmail.com. We need volunteers for sorting and moving books
before and after the sales as well as volunteers to work during
the sale.
Used Book Store
Don’t forget to stop by and browse our new and
expanded Gently Used Book Store in the lobby of
the library. The shelves are restocked several
times each week with popular titles,
including children’s books.
Auction basket contents are themed around, and include, a book. Look for
baskets featuring summer fun and Independence Day themes at this basket
auction.
Kroger
Another way to help the library through the Friends is to register for the
rewards program through Kroger. It’s very easy to register, just go to
kroger.com/communityrewards and click on the “register” link on the
home page to create an account, then follow the online instructions. If you
have a Kroger Plus card, you will need that number. If not, one will be
issued to you. Then, every time you shop at Kroger using your card, you
will be helping the library. The Friends receive a check quarterly from
Kroger with a percentage of sales.
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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General Endowment Fund Donation
Richard and Genevieve Darbyshire
Matt and Amy Morrison
Mark and Susan Schrauber
Ronald and Dorothy Smith
Kevin and Stephanie Nowakowski
Donald Fenton
Greg and Marianne Lewandowski
Anne Pecheniuk
John Collier
Judy and Randall Brewer
Margaret Pittman
Susan and Jere Shockey
Shirley Naffziger
Financial Benefits Group, INC.
John and Hazel Hart
James Slezinski
Rodney and Rene Bryce
Julie Lee
Diane Bowler
Sharon Slipek
Mark and Jennifer Mitchell
Tom and Kristi Pavelich
James Phillips
David and Dawn Wallin
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schalk
Steven Joppich
Wish List Donations
Cynthia Sartori
Daniel Woelmer
Jenny Bhatti
MaryAnne Thorndycraft
Kevin Buss
General Endowment (Continued)
Tom and Amy Keyzer
Lori and Mark Carter
Jennifer Helner
Carl Kipp
Pamela Brenner
Teresa Schenck
Programming Endowment
Fund Donation
Ruth Ann McCallern
Cheryl and Tom Poulin
Amanda Charles
Technology Endowment
Fund Donation
Helen Barnes
Cheryl and Tom Poulin
Carl Kipp
For the months January through February 2015
People coming into the library ....................................................................... 32,810
Materials checked out ...................................................................................... 82,744
No. programs .......................................................................................................... 140
No. attending programs .................................................................................... 1,854
No. website visitors .......................................................................................... 38,965
No. wireless users ............................................................................................... 2,018
Library meeting room use .................................................................................... 237
Online Room Rental
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.
Upcoming Library Closings
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4th of July:
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Karen KnoxDirector
Orion Township Library Board of Trustees
Mary Anne Thorndycraft
President
Mary Pergeau
Vice President
James PhillipsTreasurer
James AbramczykTrustee
Mike LunaSecretary
Bert QuinnTrustee
Friends of the Library Officers
2015 Library Use Statistics
Memorial Day:
Saturday, May 23
Monday, May 25
248.693.3000
248.693.3009 Fax
orionlibrary.org
Joyce Edson (Donor: Arthur and Marcia Griffen)
Joyce Edson (Donor: James Abramczyk)
Therese B. O’Connor (Donor: Ruth Angott)
Alayna Zalac (Donor: Amy Carrier)
Joyce Edson (Donor: Kate Thornton)
Laurence and Linda Matola
James and Carol Bartunek
Jim Childers
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Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Donations & Memorials
TBDPresident
Pat Belanger
Vice President
Christine MartinicoTreasurer
Diane GriffithsSecretary
Patty Warrick
Book Sale Chair
TBDMembership Chair
Library Department Heads
Joyce Becker, ext. 302
Administrative Assistant
Beth Sheridan, ext. 332
Adult Services
Debra Refior, ext. 341
Youth Services
Judi Rudisill, ext. 322
Information Technology
Mike Morris, ext. 312
Maintenance
Shannon Schmidt, ext. 301
Support Services
Main Library Hours
Monday-Thursday9:30a-9:00p
Friday & Saturday
9:30a-5:00p
Orion Center Library Branch
1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion
Labor Day:
Saturday, September 5
Monday, September 7
248.391.0304
Monday-Friday10:00a-3:00p
Volume 31, No. 1
Published January, May and September
Becky Bolin, ext. 349
Community Relations
Specialist