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Orion Township Public Library | Winter/Spring 2015
Update on Renovations at the OTPL
During the summer of 2013, the
library did a new strategic plan that
showed us the need to focus on our
physical space. During the fall of 2014,
the library spent time and resources
to renovate the lobby. We added
electrical, painted the walls, installed
new flooring, and replaced furniture.
We added the option for self-checkout.
We can’t thank you enough for your
patience with us during the project,
especially when our lobby was closed off from public use. Overall, we are pleased with our
new lobby, and we hope that you are too.
As we look to 2015, we turn our attention to our youth
area. We have a new design for that space that will
enable us to create new age-appropriate spaces, for early
literacy (ages 0-5) and for our older children (ages 6-12).
In addition, we will be able to move all our youth items
into the youth space (including the DVDs) and create
a nice area for our popular materials for our young
patrons as well.
SAVE THE DATE
A Thousand Letters Home
Monday, March 9 @ 6:30p
(more details on page 3)
International TableTop Day
Saturday, April 11,10:00a-4:00p
(more details on page 3)
3,000 Miles by Bicycle
Saturday, April 18 @ 10:30a
(more details on page 3)
The work in our youth area will, again, create some
dust. We will be adding electrical, painting, and
replacing the carpeting as part of this project. New
furniture will be installed in the youth area as well. We
will be shifting parts of the youth collection into the
meeting room at times in order to best allow contractors
access to the space. We appreciate your continued
patience with us as we work through phase two of our
renovation project.
We are very excited about the new opportunities that come with our renovated spaces, and
we look forward to continuing to provide the best customer service to our community!
Did You Know?
National Library Week is April 12-18, 2015? Look for more
info to come on special activities at the Library that week!
facebook.com/OrionLibrary
twitter.com/OrionLibrary
pinterest.com/OTPL
youtube.com/user/MIOrionLibrary
A�� Services
ESL Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 10:30a-11:30a
NEW
DAY!
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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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Adult Winter Reading Program
Choose a good book and settle in
to read this winter! Join our “Baby, It’s Cold
Outside!” Adult Winter Reading Program, and
earn prizes for reading. Enter each book you
read between January 1, 2015 and February 28,
2015 online for an entry into the weekly prize
drawing. The prize drawings are random, but
each book you log earns you a chance to win,
so cozy up in front of a fire and warm up with
a good book! Registration required.
Book Discussions
New members are always welcome for the monthly book discussions.
Book Bunch Book Club @ the
Orion Center
Monday Evenings @ the C-Pub
Wednesday, January 14 @ 12:30p
Monday, January 26 @ 7:00p
Wednesday, February 11 @ 12:30p
Monday, February 23 @ 7:00p
Wednesday, March 11 @ 12:30p
Monday, March 23 @ 7:00p
Wednesday, April 8 @ 12:30p
Monday, April 27 @ 7:00p
Evenings @ the Library
Thursday Afternoons @ the Library
Wednesday, January 21 @ 7:00p
Thursday, January 15 @ 1:30p
The Art Forger
by B.A. Shapiro
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
Cloud Atlas
by David Mitchell
(located at the north end of Canterbury Village)
A House in the Sky
by Amanda Lindhout
Thank You for Your Service
by David Finkel
In the Shadow of the Banyan
by Vaddey Ratner
The Art Forger
by B.A. Shapiro
Thursday, February 19 @ 1:30p
Monday, April 20 @ 7:00p
Orphan Train
Thursday, March 19 @ 1:30p
by Christina Baker Kline
Downton Abbey
Celebration
Monday, January 5 @ 7:00p
The Orion
Township
Public Library
cordially
invites you
to an evening
celebrating the BBC/PBS series Downton
Abbey! There will be a presentation
of period costumes by the Oakland
University Department of Theatre
costume shop, clips of the show and its
actors on the big screen, and Downton
themed refreshments. Following the
presentations, you are invited to stay
for a discussion of Season 4 of Downton
Abbey! Registration required.
Make Your Own
Tea Blend
Monday, January 12 @ 7:00p
We are All Completely Beside Ourselves
by Karen Joy Fowler
Monday, March 16 @ 7:00p
Americanah
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein
Learn how to make a balanced herbal
tea blend unique to you! Join Camille
Leinbach from Autumn Moon Aesthetics
to learn the basics behind blending your
own custom teas. You will be able to
choose from a buffet of ingredients to
create your own tea blend to take home.
Apollo Missions to the Moon:
an insider’s view
Tuesday, January 27 @ 7:00p
Orbiting and landing on the moon is
a dangerous spaceflight activity often
requiring rapid and decisive changes
to flight plan operations. Join us as
former NASA engineer Harlan Nueville
details mission control and spacecraft
operations for each of the lunar landings,
Apollo 11 thru 17, during which he
worked in mission control.
Thursday, April 16 @ 1:30p
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
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Services
Sign up online for Adult Programs
at orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3001
OTPL Team Trivia Tourney
Wednesday, January 28 @ 7:30p
Wednesday, March 25 @ 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., Lake
Orion, MI.
English Paper Piece
Quilting Basics
Join Lake Orion resident Marion
Fox as she teaches the basic methods
needed to create quilts using the centuries-old
hand quilting technique of paper piecing. All
materials will be supplied to get you started!
Registration required.
• 3-D Cube Pattern - Saturday, January 31
@ 2:00p in the James Ingram Room
• Beginning Hexagon Pattern – Saturday,
April 18 @ 2:00p in the James Ingram
Room
Cook the Book: A Cookbook
Book Club
Monday, February 9 @ 7:00p
Any cookbooks by Lidia Matticchio
Bastianich
Monday, April 13 @ 7:00p
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
by Mark Bittman
Forks Over Knives
by Del Sroufe
Do you love browsing through cookbooks,
trying new
recipes,
and then
sampling and
sharing new
dishes? If
so, grab your
apron and
sign up! We pick the cookbooks, you select
and make a recipe from one of the cookbooks,
then we all get together to share the finished
products and discuss the book. Cookbooks
will be available at the adult reference desk
during the month preceding the discussion,
or can be requested through MeLCat.
Registration required.
Book Bingo
3,000 Miles by Bicycle
Play traditional bingo and win
books! Bring a friend or neighbor
for a free, fun-filled evening.
During the summer of 2012,
educators James and Lauren
Dake rode their bicycles from Michigan to
California in a 3,000 mile journey across
America. Hear their stories, experiences, and
encounters as they share a slideshow of their
two-wheeled adventure across the country.
After surviving their bike trip, Lauren and
James were married in Oxford, and now live
in Elk Rapids.
Monday, March 2 @ 7:00p
A Thousand
Letters Home
Monday, March 9 @ 6:30p
After the 2006
death of her father,
Bud, a recipient of
the Silver Star, the
Purple Heart, and
two Bronze Stars,
Teresa Irish found
the 1,000 letters he
wrote home during
WWII. These
treasures are the
basis for the book
A Thousand Letters
Home. A trip back in time to lonesome
moonlit nights listening to the Hit Parade,
to the foxholes and front lines in Germany,
to correspondence with the heartbroken
mothers whose sons died by his side. Join
Teresa as she shares the life-affirming story
of the journey of the letters, a historic story
of life and loss, hope and perseverance,
unwavering faith and true love. Books
available for purchase and signing. This is
for the children, grandchildren, and future
descendants of all veterans…
Lest we forget. Learn more at
www.AThousandLettersHome.com.
Saturday, April 18 @ 10:30a
International TableTop
Day
Saturday, April 11,
10:00a-4:00p
It’s time to celebrate International TableTop
Day again! 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!
Decoding the Common
Core Standards
Thursday, April 16 @ 7:00p
Common Core State Standards are all
the buzz in education. Youth Services
Librarian Kristen Remenar will “decode”
the Common Core and share strategies our
children need to succeed in school.
Wet Basement Workshop
Thursday, April 23 @ 7:00pm
This Wet Basement Workshop will focus on
finding better ways to manage surface water
so that it remains outside the basement
and home. Ronald K. Gay, licensed builder
and author of the book 5 Steps to a Dry
Basement or Crawl Space, has been consulting
on homeowner issues for over twenty-five
years, and specializes in finding solutions to
wet basements. Copies of the book will be
for sale after the program.
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Adult and Outreach
Services (continued)
Beginners’ Computer Lab
Saturday, January 10 @ 10:00a
Thursday, January 22 @ 2:00p
Saturday, February 14 @ 10:00a
Thursday, February 19 @ 2:00p
Saturday, March 14 @ 10:00a
Thursday, March 19 @ 2:00p
Thursday, April 16 @ 2:00p
The Beginners’ Computer Lab is a drop-in
lab at the library designed to help you
practice basic computer skills. A librarian
will also be available to assist with
eReaders, tablets, smartphones and social
media questions.
Ongoing Outreach Services
Senior Series Computer Classes
Register online at orionlibrary.org or by
calling 248.693.3001.
Prerequisites: Basic computer and internet
skills and an active email account are required.
Facebook is a social gathering place on the
Internet that you can use to connect with family
and friends far and wide! Learn about settings,
your timeline, and how to share photos. If you
need to create your own Facebook account,
please arrive a few minutes early.
Pinterest 101 for Seniors
Tuesday, March 10 @ 2:00p in
Computer Lab
Look out for Little Libraries
Blu-Ray
The Orion Township Public Library is excited
to announce that we will now be circulating
Blu-ray movies. Our initial core collection of
Blu-ray movies consists of award winners,
highly recommended titles and new releases.
Look for the Blu-rays on a special display
beginning in January!
eBooks
We would love to show you how to borrow
library ebooks and download them to that
new eReader or tablet that you were given
over the holidays! Either call to make an
appointment with a librarian at 248.693.3001,
drop in to our Beginner’s Computer Lab, or
stop by or call the reference desk if you just
have a quick question!
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Mondays @ 10:00a (No meeting on
the second Monday of each month
or February 16)
Tuesdays @ 10:00a
Facebook 101 for Seniors
Tuesday, February 10 @ 2:00p in
Computer Lab
Pinterest is a pinboard style photo-sharing
website that allows users to create and manage
theme-based image collections such as events,
interests, and hobbies. If you need to sign
up for a Pinterest account please arrive a few
minutes early.
Digital Updates
Next Chapter Book Club
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. The Orion Center Library
Branch is open Monday through Friday from
10:00a to 3:00p.
Sign up online for Outreach Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3001
Anti-Bullying @ Your Library
The library is committed to preventing
bullying among teenagers. Submit a short
story or poem about anti-bullying during
the month of January for the chance to win
a gift card to Barnes & Noble. Also, stop by
the library and check-out some books about
how bullying can affect people of all ages.
Geek Club
Tuesdays: January 6, 20; February 3,
17; March 3, 17; April 21 @ 7:00p
NOTE: There will not be Geek Club
during the first week of April
Formerly known as the Anime Club, the
Geek Club is a casual hang-out 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!
Minecraft LAN Party
Friday, January 16 @ 6:30p
Friday, March 13 @ 6:30p
Join fellow Minecraft players for a
Minecraft LAN party! You will need your
own Minecraft account to participate.
Participants are welcome to bring their own
laptop but computers will be available.
Pizza will be provided! Participants can
also play from home at 198.111.162.130.
Registration required.
Doctor Who Trivia Night
Tuesday, February 10 @ 7:00p
Test your knowledge in a Doctor
Who Trivia Night! Amazing prizes will be
awarded to the top Whovian. Registration
required.
T�� Services
Pizza and Paperbacks Insurgent by
Veronica Roth
Tuesday, February 24 @ 7:00p
Celebrate the movie
release of Insurgent,
and discuss the
popular novel by
Veronica Roth. A
copy of the book will
be given to the first
10 teens who arrive!
Pizza will also be
served.
Registration required.
RPG Geek Night
Stop-Motion Workshop
Saturday, April 25 @ 2:30p
Alex Thomas will be here to
show participants how to build
their very own
custom, stopmotion puppet
and bring it to life
using the art and
the magic of stopmotion animation.
All participants
of the stop-motion animation workshop
will also receive a free DVD copy of all
animation produced during the workshop
with their name on it! Registration
required.
Friday, March 27 @ 6:00p
Come to this special after-hours roleplaying game Geek Night! Bring your
own Magic deck to play against others.
We will also have a Dungeon Master for
Dungeons & Dragons, and of course,
pizza! Registration required.
After-hours Movie and
Pizza Party: Mockingjay
Part 1
Friday, April 17 @ 6:00p
Join your friends for a special after-hours
movie night at the library. We will be
watching Mockingjay Part 1 based on
the popular novel by Suzanne Collins.
Registration required.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Middle School Battle of the
Books will take place Friday,
February 20 @ 8:15am at Waldon
Middle School.
Minecraft Accounts: Have an old
Minecraft account that you no
longer use? Donate it to the library!
Contact Kathleen at kkozlowski@
orionlibrary.org or 248.693.3000
ext.303 for more information on
how to donate.
Coming Soon!
Orion Township Public Library
& North Oakland Community
Coalition partnership. Keep an
eye out for great volunteering
opportunities in our summer 2015
newsletter.
Sign up online for Teen Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3000 x303
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January 2015
January 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
LIBRARY CLOSED
5
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
7:00p Downton Abbey
Celebration*
12
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Make Your Own
Tea Blend
6
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Geek Club
13
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
4:30p Doggone Readers*
8
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
9
10
10:00a Lego @ the
Library
10:00a Beginner’s
Computer Lab
14
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
12:30p Book Discussion @ the
Orion Ctr
15
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:30p Book Discussion
@ the Main Library
16
6:30p Minecraft
LAN Party*
17
10:00a Be A Magician!
(Grades K-2)*
11:00a Be A Magician!
(Grades 3-5)*
19
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
4:00p-7:00p Friend’s
Book Sale Teacher’s
Night
20
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
5:00p-8:30p Friend’s Book Sale
Friends’ Members Night
7:00p Geek Club
21
9:30a-8:30p Friend’s Book Sale
Open to the General Public
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
4:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Book Discussion @ the
Main Library
22
9:30a-8:30p Friend’s
Book Sale Open to the
General Public
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
2:00p Beginner’s
Computer Lab
23
9:30a-4:30p
Friend’s Book
Sale All Books
Half Off
10:00a Color My
World
24
9:30a-1:30p Friend’s
Book Sale Bag Day
26
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Book Discussion @
the C-Pub
27
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Apollo Missions to the Moon
28
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
7:30p OTPL Team Trivia
Tourney @ the C-Pub*
29
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
30
31
1:00p Music &
Movement
2:00p English Paper
Piece Quilting Basics*
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
3
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Geek Club
4
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
4:30p Doggone Readers*
5
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
6
7
10
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
2:00p Facebook 101 for Seniors*
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Doctor Who Trivia Night*
17
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Geek Club
24
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Pizza and Paperbacks*
11
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
12:30p Book Discussion @ the
Orion Ctr
12
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
13
10:00a 1, 2, 3
Build with Me
14
10:00a Beginner’s
Computer Lab
10:00a Lego @ the
Library
18
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
4:30p Doggone Readers*
19
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:30p Book Discussion
@ the Main Library
2:00p Beginner’s
Computer Lab
26
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
4:00p-7:00p Preschool
Open House @ the
Orion Ctr
20
8:15a Middle
School Battle of
the Books @
Waldon Middle
School
21
10:00a BraceletMaking Fun*
27
28
1:00p Music &
Movement
February 2015
February 2015
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
ONLINE FOR BATTLE OF
THE BOOKS!
9
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Cook the Book: A
Cookbook Book Club
16
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR
STAFF IN-SERVICE
23
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Book Discussion @
the C-Pub
6
25
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
March 2015
March 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
7:00p Book Bingo
3
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
7:00p Geek Club
10
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
2:00p Pinterest 101 for Seniors*
4:00p Chess Club
17
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
6:30p Battle of the Books Awards
Ceremony @ LOHS Auditorium
7:00p Geek Club
24
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
5
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
6
10:00a Dance
Party
7
10:00a Lego @ the
Library
11
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
12:30p Book Discussion @ the
Orion Ctr
4:30p Doggone Readers*
12
13
6:30p Minecraft
LAN Party*
18
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
19
1:30p Book Discussion
@ the Main Library
2:00p Beginner’s
Computer Lab
20
14
10:00a Beginner’s
Computer Lab
10:00a Battle of the
Books @ Scripps
Middle School
21
25
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation Group
11:00a Babytime
4:30p Doggone Readers*
7:30p OTPL Team Trivia
Tourney @ the C-Pub*
26
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
27
6:00p RPG Geek
Night*
28
1:00p Music &
Movement
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
11:00a Babytime
8
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
11:00a Babytime
12:30p Book Discussion @ the
Orion Ctr
4:30p Doggone Readers*
15
10:00a Mother Goose
10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
11:00a Babytime
2
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
3
4
9
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
10
11:00a Book
Bingo
16
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
1:30p Book Discussion
@ the Main Library
2:00p Beginner’s
Computer Lab
7:00p Decoding the
Common Core
Standards
23
7:00p Wet Basement
Workshop
17
6:00p After-hours
Movie and Pizza
Party*
9
6:30p Doggone Readers*
6:30p A Thousand Letters
Home
16
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
7:00p Book Discussion @
the Main Library
23
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Book Discussion @
the C-Pub
30
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
31
10:00a Storytime with a Twist
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
April 2015
April 2015
Monday
Tuesday
6
10:00a Mother Goose
10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
11:00a Preschool Pals
7
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
13
10:00a Mother Goose
11:00a Preschool Pals
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Cook the Book: A
Cookbook Book Club
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10:00a 1, 2, 3 Play with Me: Parent
and Child Workshop
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
4:00p Chess Club
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10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
7:00p Book Discussion @
the Main Library
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10:00a 1, 2, 3 Play with Me: Parent
and Child Workshop
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
7:00p Geek Club
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10:00a 1, 2, 3 Play with Me: Parent
and Child Workshop (also May 5 & 12)
10:00a Next Chapter Book Club
@ CJ’s
1:00p Needle Arts Circle
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10:00a Next Chapter
Book Club @ CJ’s
6:30p Doggone Readers*
7:00p Book Discussion @
the C-Pub
Program Color Key Code: General
Adult
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10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
4:30p Doggone Readers*
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10:30a ESL Conversation
Group
Youth
Teen
LIBRARY CLOSED
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LIBRARY CLOSED
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10:00a Lego @ the
Library
10:00a Beginner’s
Computer Lab
10:00a-4:00p
International TableTop
Day
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10:30a 3,000 Miles by
Bicycle
2:00p English Paper
Piece Quilting Basics*
2:00p-4:00p Recycled
Art
25
1:00p Music &
Movement
2:30p Stop-Motion
Workshop*
30
Outreach/Senior
*Registration Required
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Services
NOTE: IF SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER,
LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE CANCELED.
Preschool Programs
Color My World
Friday, January 23 @ 10:00a
Ages 3 and up, drop in, limit 25
Tired of winter white? Join us as we explore
the world of colors with songs, stories and
science. There will be lots of fun and possibly
messy activities so come in your play clothes!
Music & Movement from Early
On Oakland County
Saturdays: January 31, February 28,
March 28, April 25 @ 1:00p
Ages 1 & 2 with parents, drop in,
limit 25
Early On Oakland County will bring a
physical therapist and language specialists
in for an enriching musical program for
your toddler.
1, 2, 3 Build with Me
Friday, February 13 @ 10:00a
Ages 1-5, drop in, limit 25
Join us in the
storytime room to
build creations with
blocks and other
manipulative toys.
Let’s see who can
build the tallest tower and knock it down!
Dance Party
Friday, March 6 @ 10:00a
Ages 1-5, drop in, limit 25
Have you danced in our storytimes? Do you
love the “Beanie Bag Dance”? Join us for a
crazy dance party with scarves, shakers, and
beanie bags!
1, 2, 3 Play with Me: Parent
Child Workshop
Tuesdays: April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12
@ 10:00a
For parents/caregivers with children
ages 1-3 years old
Call 248.693.3002 to register
Spend time together, 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.
Winter Storytimes
Bring your child for age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays, puppets, and activities the weeks of
January 5-March 2 and March 23-April 13. Storytime with a Twist ends March 31.
All programs are drop in and siblings are welcome.
Baby Time
Wednesdays @ 11:00a
Birth-12 months, limit 12
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language
through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.
Mother Goose
Mondays @ 10:00a
Wednesdays @ 10:00a
Thursday @ 10:00a
Ages 1 & 2, limit 15
Ones and twos develop social,
emotional, and language skills
through movement, stories, songs
and rhymes.
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Preschool Pals
Mondays @ 11:00a,
Thursdays @ 11:00a
Ages 3-5, limit 15
Preschoolers build vocabulary,
language development, and listening
comprehension with stories, rhymes, songs, movement and
creative expression.
Storytime with a Twist
Tuesdays @ 10:00a
January 6 thru March 3 and March 24 & 31
Ages 1-5, drop in, limit 25
Play and movement will be the focus of these special storytimes. Sing a
song, listen to a story then be surprised each week with a fun activity.
School Age Programs
Lego® @ the Library
Saturdays: January 10, February 14,
March 7, April 11 @ 10:00a
Grades K-5,
drop in, limit 25
Calling all builders
for a fun and creative
time! Use colorful interlocking blocks to create
an object based on our mystery theme!
Be a Magician!
Saturday, January 17
Grades K-2: 10:00a to 10:45a,
registration required, limit 15
Grades 3-5: 11:00a to 11:45a,
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. Younger kids
will learn hands-on
tricks, while older
children will focus
on playing card
control and tricks.
Book Bingo
Friday, April 10 @ 11:00a
Grades K-5, drop in, limit 25
Play traditional bingo
and win books! Bring
a friend for a free, funfilled time.
Recycled Art
Saturday, April 18, 2:00p-4:00p
All ages, drop in
Cub Scout Pack 59 will supply the materials
and help children make recycled art as part
of their community service project. Once
the projects are completed, children will
have the option of entering the Recycled Art
Competition at the Orion Art Center. Feel free
to bring your own recycled materials.
Doggone Readers
Mondays: January 12 & 26;
February 9 & 23; March 9 &
23; April 13 & 27 @ 6:30p
Wednesdays: January 7 & 21; February
4 & 18; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 22
@ 4:30p
Grades K-5, registration required
Practice your reading skills with the lovable
retrievers Maggie and Midas and receive a
stamp for each time you read. Receive a free
book of your choice after you have earned four
stamps.
Chess Club
Tuesdays: January 6 thru
March 10 and March 31 thru
April 14 @ 4:00p
Grades K-5, drop in, limit 25
Whether you’re new to strategy games or
you’re a master, this club is for you. Learn the
rules of chess and play with your peers.
Bracelet-Making Fun!
Saturday, February 21 @
10:00a
Grades K-5, registration required,
limit 20
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.
Parent Program
Battle of the Books
There is still time to form a team
for Battle of the Books! Online
registrations accepted until
Monday, February 2, 2015.
Competition
Saturday, March 14 @ 10:00a
@ Scripps Middle School
Gymnasium
Teams of 5th graders from the Lake
Orion area will compete in a live quiz to
test their knowledge of the 15 books that
were assigned. Doors will open at 9:30a.
Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:30p
@ LOHS Auditorium
Battle participants and their
parents
Winners of the 2015 Battle of the Books
will be announced and everyone will get
a chance to meet Sarah Miller the author
of Miss Spitfire. All teams will be called
on stage to receive their certificates,
prizes and applause for a job well done!
Books by Sarah Miller will be available
for purchase and signing after the
ceremony.
14th Annual Preschool and
Childcare Open House
Thursday, February 26, 4:00p-7:00p
@ the Orion Center
Parents, drop in
Parents, are you searching for the right
preschool or childcare? Meet Lake Orion and
Oxford area providers, ask questions, and
gather information at this special open house.
NOTE:
Our youth area will be
renovated during February
and March 2015. Some
resources may be unavailable
at times. We appreciate your
patience with us as we work
to improve the space for our young patrons.
Sign up online for Youth Programs at
orionlibrary.org/calendar/ or by calling 248.693.3002
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From the Director
First, I want to thank each of you for
your patience with us as we worked
through our lobby renovation the past
couple of months! As you may know, we
had to close our lobby from use by the
public and re-route patrons through our
meeting room to enter/exit the library.
This enabled our contractors to have
access to most of the space they needed
to get the hard work accomplished. We
could not have done this without your
patience and cooperation during the renovation. So thank you!
Which leads me to another personal thank you – to all of our
wonderful library volunteers! We could not do what we do without
all of you. We have volunteers from teens through seniors who
complete some extremely important projects at our library. For
example, many volunteers helped us with our RFID security system
migration project, as we had to change the security on every item
in the library! We had a great group of teen volunteers put on a
Haunted House for our kids last October. And we have a core group
of Friends of the Library volunteers that put on their regular book
sales and other library fundraisers. Allow me to repeat myself – we
could not do what we do without all of you! We are always looking
for new volunteers as well, so if you are interested in helping out the
library, please fill out an application at: orionlibrary.org/volunteers
and we will contact you.
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.
Missing something??
As you will see throughout this issue of Library Link, we have a
number of great programs scheduled for our Winter/Spring months.
Always remember to keep a few items at home to get through those
upcoming snowy days! If you need a recommendation, our librarians
are happy to help. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Karen Knox
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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Check our library lost and found for
thumb drives, camera memory cards,
and other items.
Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers
who helped with our RFID
tagging project this year!
• Ruth Bare
• Mackenzie O’Brien
• Calvin Burns
• Roy Peterson
• Lori Clayton
• James Pugh
• Diane DeRyckere
• Amanda Rhine
• Alex Fralick
• Lisa Schneider
• Jill Fralick
• Carrie Stirnemann
• Julian Marchant
• Mary Walker
• Nicole Molloy
• Amanda Weichert
• Heather Murrell
• Kim Winther
• Debbie O’Brien
• Philip Zupon
Friends of the Library
248.693.3000 Ext 350
[email protected]
orionlibrary.org/friends
As the new year begins, the Friends of the Orion Township Library,
would like to thank you for your participation and purchases
at Friends’ sponsored events last year. Your contributions have
supported many library programs including the summer reading
program, the annual Battle of the Books, and computer classes.
In addition, we provided funding for the appearance of authors,
musicians, adult, teen and family game nights, and additional PS4
gaming systems. Friend’s contributions to the library last year came
to more than $36,000!
Thank you to those who contributed to and bid during the Friends’
two Basket Silent Auctions, the recent Jimmy Howard autographed
Goalie Hockey stick silent auction and the junior trail bike, golf club
set and Life Sport Air-bike raffles. Thanks also to the hard working
volunteer book sales’ staff. They make the book store and used book
sales possible as they pickup, sort and stock all of your generous
book contributions throughout the year.
Look for changes in the Friends Gently Used Book Store as it has
been or will be soon moved to the library’s lobby area. Check our
website, orionlibrary.org/friends/ for the 2015 dates of the basket
auctions, book sales and other fundraising events.
January Gently Used Book Sale
Come browse the thousands of books
available at the Friends Book Sale at
very reasonable prices: hardcover and
large paperback books and DVDs are
$2, paperbacks and children’s books are
$.50 cents.
Monday, January 19
4:00p – 7:00p
Tuesday, January 20
5:00p – 8:30p
Wednesday, January 21
9:30a – 8:30p
Thursday, January 22
9:30a – 8:30p
Friday, January 23
9:30a – 4:30p
Saturday, January 24
9:30a – 1:30p
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
(cannot use personal bags)
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.
A Message from The Friends of the Library
To the person reading this
newsletter:
 Are you passionate about books?
 Do you care about our library?
 Are you one of the few who takes
pride in making a difference?
Then, contact us. We need you!
The Friends of the Orion Library
could cease to exist as an organization
unless more people join the board
and participate in the committees
that keep the Friends active.
Many important library programs,
including Summer Reading
and Battle of the Books,
are sponsored by the Friends of the Library
and they could be cancelled
without the Friends’ support.
Let’s join efforts to make literacy
available to all and to share
our passion for reading with others.
We invite you to fill out a membership form
available at the library’s front desk,
to leave a message at (248) 693 3000 x 350 ,
or to e-mail us at [email protected].
Together we can make a difference.
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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Donations & Memorials
In Memory of
Brian Carl Jensen (Donor: Einar Carl Jensen)
Gavin Otten (Donor: Jim and Joyce Becker)
Jane Devlin (Donor: Krazy, Kool, Knitters and Krocheters)
Bonnie Britton (Donors: Patrick Britton, Colleen Britton)
Daughters of the American Revolution, Carol Bosche)
Audrey Barnett (Donor: Stacey Barnett)
General Donations
Wish List Donations
Joy Ellen Stimac
Joyce Ogilvie
Steve Jackson Games (games)
Alexis Iveson
Looney Labs (games)
Days of Wonder (games)
Ravensburger USA, Inc. (games)
Simply Fun (games)
2014 Library Use Statistics
For the months January through October 2014
People coming into the library ...................................................................... 173,159
Main Library.................. 170,881 Orion Branch..................................... 2,278
Materials checked out .................................................................................... 422,134
No. youth programs .............................................................................................. 280
Youth and parents attending programs .......................................................... 8,831
No. adult programs ............................................................................................... 398
Adults attending programs ............................................................................... 2,873
No. teen programs ................................................................................................... 51
Teens attending programs ................................................................................. 1,600
No. website visitors ........................................................................................ 128,695
No. wireless users ............................................................................................. 10,066
Library meeting room use ................................................................................. 1,071
Online Room Rental
Upcoming Library Closings
Does your group or civic
New Year’s Day:
Thursday, January 1
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.
Staff In-service:
Monday, February 16
Easter Weekend:
Friday, April 3
Saturday, April 4
248.693.3000
248.693.3009 Fax
www.orionlibrary.org
Thomas and Maureen Edson, Louisa St. Clair Chapter, National Society,
Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Joyce Edson (Donors: Office of the Commissioner, Darwin and Judith Baker,
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
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
248.391.0304
Monday-Friday10:00a-3:00p
Volume 31, No. 1
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Published January, May and September
Becky Bolin
Community Relations
Specialist