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Tuesday, November 3Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
Tuesday, November 37:00—9:00 PMZoom
Books & Brews
Join us for a virtual book discussion! This month we are reading our Community Read book "Kent State" by Derf Backderf. Books are available at the library. Please register below. You will receive a reminder email one day before the program with the Zoom link and passcode to join.4
Wednesday, November 46:30—8:00 PMZoom
"Vogue" with DIA Docent Lynn Bloom
The clothing you wear can say a lot about who you are. This talk explores costuming and adornment throughout time and discovers the many ways that personal, political and cultural identity is communicated through our clothing and body art. Please register below.…Learn More5
Thursday, November 56:30—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Teen Game Night
On the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of the month, our library is teaming up with two other libraries for Teen Game Nights. Teens from Lyon Township, Fraser, Holly, and Milan Libraries will meet virtually to play games together online. We meet at 6:30pm on Zoom and all log into BoardGameArena to play together.…Learn More6
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Saturday, November 710:00—11:00 AMZoom
Burn Bootcamp New Hudson Body Weight Conditioning
Join us for a free, online and fun body weight conditioning workout with certified trainer, Elizabeth, from local Burn Boot Camp New Hudson: 45 minutes in length and a moderately rigorous-paced workout (more effort involved) suitable for all skill levels! No equipment required! Please ensure you have proper room at home to participate in the workout, put breakables somewhere safe just in case, wear appropriate attire so that you do not overheat, have water nearby, and listen to your bodies! We want to strongly stress that nothing should be painful during the fun workout, and if something hurts or doesn't feel good, then take a moment and sit out on a particular movement or try the proffered modification that suits your abilities.…Learn More8
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Monday, November 9All DayZoom
Request a Kit: Whimsical Weaving Craft Kit
Register here to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a square weaving and a circle weaving to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Instructions will be included, but you can also join Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Lissa for a "Make-A-Long" on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.…Learn MoreMonday, November 96:00—7:30 PMZoom
Young Writers Club
Calling all young aspiring authors! Join other young wordsmiths in our Youth Writing Club! We'll help you get started writing, and keep you motivated with games, writing prompts, tips, and tricks! Write with your peers, have them review your work, and meet other young writers! Come for just one session, or attend every month.…Learn More10
Tuesday, November 10All DayZoom
Request a Kit: Whimsical Weaving Craft Kit
Register here to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a square weaving and a circle weaving to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Instructions will be included, but you can also join Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Lissa for a "Make-A-Long" on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.…Learn More11
Wednesday, November 11All DayZoom
Request a Kit: Whimsical Weaving Craft Kit
Register here to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a square weaving and a circle weaving to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Instructions will be included, but you can also join Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Lissa for a "Make-A-Long" on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 117:00—8:30 PMZoom
The Mystery of Mead, with Author Laura Angotti
Join us online for a general overview of the 9000-year history of mead, an exploration of what mead recipes contained and might have tasted like throughout the ages. Laura will keep an overlay of how life today is in many respects unchanged from long ago, and how the study of any aspect of daily life grows to include multiple fields in relation to mead and mead-making.…Learn More12
Thursday, November 12All DayZoom
Request a Kit: Whimsical Weaving Craft Kit
Register here to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a square weaving and a circle weaving to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Instructions will be included, but you can also join Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Lissa for a "Make-A-Long" on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.…Learn MoreThursday, November 12All DayZoom
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Lissa or Ms. Jocelyn, so join us for stories and songs! Videos can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LTPLMI/videos and on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEn6k2D9x4AqBmvNuRy8ajQ
Thursday, November 127:00—8:00 PMZoom
Community Read Author Event with Derf Backderf
For its 11th Annual Community Reads program, the Neighborhood Library Association (NLA), consisting of the Libraries of Lyon Township, Northville District, Salem-South Lyon District, Wixom Library, Walled Lake City Library, Commerce Township Community Library and Novi Library, is excited to announce and host a special virtual author presentation and Q&A session with Derf Backderf, author of "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio.…Learn More13
Friday, November 13All DayZoom
Request a Kit: Whimsical Weaving Craft Kit
Register here to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a square weaving and a circle weaving to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Instructions will be included, but you can also join Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Lissa for a "Make-A-Long" on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.…Learn MoreFriday, November 132:00—3:30 PMZoom
CANCELED - Genealogy Roundtable
All are welcome to come share their ideas, show genealogy treasures or tell us about a brick wall that they have encountered. We all have a lot of experiences to share with each other!Please register below. You will receive a confirmation email one day prior to the event with the Zoom link and passcode to join.14
Saturday, November 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Discovering Dinosaurs
Become a paleontologist and discover what a dinosaur is and is not! Explore the world of dinosaurs and other animals by observing their many adaptations. Learn what these adaptations tell us about the lifestyles of these prehistoric animals and take a look at some of the dinosaur claws and protective gear from the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History collection.…Learn MoreSaturday, November 142:00—3:00 PMZoom
Whimsical Weaving Live Make-A-Long
Register here to receive a craft kit with everything you need to make a square weaving and a circle weaving to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Instructions will be included, but you can also join Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Lissa for a "Make-A-Long" on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.…Learn More15
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Monday, November 166:30—8:00 PMZoom
Countertop Gardening: Growing Sprouts and Microgreens
Indulge your gardener’s soul with fresh food no matter what the weather! Growing nutrient-dense sprouts and microgreens on your countertop or windowsill will keep you supplied with salad ingredients all year long. In this program we will cover sprouting, which is using plain water to sprout seeds without soil, and growing microgreens in a small amount of soil.…Learn More17
Tuesday, November 17All DayZoom
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Lissa or Ms. Jocelyn, so join us for stories and songs! Videos can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LTPLMI/videos and on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEn6k2D9x4AqBmvNuRy8ajQ
Tuesday, November 176:30—8:30 PMZoom
THE POTATO FAMINE AND THE COMING OF THE IRISH TO AMERICA
A Christmastime dinner conversation about his ancestors led author Terence O’Leary on a six year journey to write 3 Irish Crossings historical novels. The stories are set during the time of the tragic Irish Potato Famine. Mr. O’Leary has woven his historical research into a 45 minute presentation on The Great Hunger: THE POTATO FAMINE AND THE COMING OF THE IRISH TO AMERICA 2020 is the 175th Anniversary of the Potato Famine.…Learn More18
Wednesday, November 187:00—7:45 PMZoom
MSU Extension’s Mindful Moments
Join Kylie Rymanowicz from MSU Extension to explore what mindfulness is and how mindfulness practices can help manage stress, anxiety and other strong emotions. Kylie will lead a guided meditation technique and talk about ways to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into your life.…Learn More19
Thursday, November 19All DayZoom
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Lissa or Ms. Jocelyn, so join us for stories and songs! Videos can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LTPLMI/videos and on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEn6k2D9x4AqBmvNuRy8ajQ
Thursday, November 196:00—7:30 PMZoom
All Ages Trivia - DC Superheroes
Join us for a live online quiz to test your knowledge of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, & More!
Participants will need one device to log into zoom and a second device (like a phone) to log into Kahoot to answer questions.
All ages are welcome to participate and registrants will receive a link to the zoom session and a passcode to join the day before the event.…Learn More
Thursday, November 196:30—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Teen Game Night
On the first and third Thursdays of the month, our libraries are teaming up for Teen Game Nights. Teens from Fraser, Grand Ledge, Holly, Ionia, Lyon Twp, Milan, Redford, and Stair Libraries will meet virtually to play games together online. We meet at 6:30pm on Zoom and all log into BoardGameArena to play together.…Learn More20
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Monday, November 236:30—7:30 PMZoom
Capitol Women, Librarians, Clerks, Janitresses, and Lawmakers: 1879-1940 Pioneering Women At Work Un
Tradition states that Capitols have long been male dominated spaces where women played decidedly secondary roles. Yet in 1879, when the present Capitol opened, Harriet Tenney, Michigan’s first female state librarian, held control over almost an entire wing of the building.…Learn More24
Tuesday, November 24All DayZoom
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Lissa or Ms. Jocelyn, so join us for stories and songs! Videos can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LTPLMI/videos and on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEn6k2D9x4AqBmvNuRy8ajQ
Tuesday, November 247:00—9:00 PMZoom
Library Board Meeting
Use the Zoom link and passcode below to join the meeting. Lyon Twp Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Lyon Twp Library's Board Zoom Meeting
Time: Nov 24, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 26Closed
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Monday, November 306:30—8:00 PMZoom
Surviving Virtual School for Parents
This program will help parents support their children as they are learning virtually. Participants will learn and practice using features of Zoom and Google classroom, and discuss considerations around setting up routines around technology use. Parents will also receive tips and encouragement about what education at home looks like and be affirmed as a vital part of their children’s educational experience.…Learn More