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Sunday, August 1Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Tuesday, August 3All DayZoom
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Natalie 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, August 3All DayNone
Animal Mask Take-and-Make Kits
What kind of creature will you pretend to be? We'll be including a variety of embellishments to add on to your eye mask so you'll be able to tell any Tale you can imagine! And don't limit yourself to what we provide - use any materials you can find at home too!Decorating your eye mask may require tape, glue, markers, crayons, or scissors.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 311:30 AM—12:30 PMZoom
Fairy Tale Mystery
It's a Once Upon a Time Virtual Mystery Party for Kids and Families! King Questionable needs help to solve a peculiar mystery in Trivia Kingdom. A priceless lion sculpture named Kitty was stolen from the castle, and we need your help to get it back! Work together to solve the mystery by answering fairytale trivia questions.…Learn More4
Tuesday, August 3All DayNone
Animal Mask Take-and-Make Kits
What kind of creature will you pretend to be? We'll be including a variety of embellishments to add on to your eye mask so you'll be able to tell any Tale you can imagine! And don't limit yourself to what we provide - use any materials you can find at home too!Decorating your eye mask may require tape, glue, markers, crayons, or scissors.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 46:00—7:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Foreclosure Basics, with MSU Extension
While foreclosure rates have declined somewhat during recent years, the issue is not over and many households are still facing foreclosure. With the current COVID-19 crisis, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, many have experienced a loss or reduction of income.…Learn More5
Thursday, August 5All 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, August 56:00—7:00 PMLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Kids can Compost
Linda Schilbe, Master Gardener and Master Composter, will provide directions for completing a Compost Scavenger hunt. Then we will be decorating a compost bucket for you to use in your kitchen at home!Registration is required, please register below. This project is made possible in part by the Next-Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries program of the University of Michigan School of Information and the Library of Michigan, with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Library Services and Technologies Act.Thursday, August 56:30—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Teen Game Night
1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays we host Teen Game Nights for grades 6-12. Teens from Fraser, Grand Ledge, Holly, Ionia, Lyon Twp, Milan, Redford, and Stair Libraries meet virtually to play games together online. We meet at 6:30pm on Zoom and all log into BoardGameArena to play. You'll need to create a free BoardGameArena account here: http://boardgamearena.com. Games are chosen based on whatever attendees want to play! Favorites include Just Desserts, Sushi Go, Incan Gold, Coup, and others. All registrants will receive an email with a link to the zoom event. Join us by registering here: https://bit.ly/TeenBoardGameNight.6
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Saturday, August 711:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Worm Motel Workshop w/ Sloan-Longway
Who says worms can’t relax in a cozy motel?! Explore a worm’s world by building a temporary worm habitat and learning about all of the needs of living things. This workshop is designed for children aged 4-12 years old but teens are welcome as well.Saturday, August 712:30—1:30 PMZoom
Worm Motel Workshop w/ Sloan-Longway
Who says worms can’t relax in a cozy motel?! Explore a worm’s world by building a temporary worm habitat and learning about all of the needs of living things. This workshop is designed for children aged 4-12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Saturday, August 72:00—3:00 PMZoom
Worm Motel Workshop w/ Sloan-Longway
Who says worms can’t relax in a cozy motel?! Explore a worm’s world by building a temporary worm habitat and learning about all of the needs of living things. This workshop is designed for children aged 4-12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Each registrant will receive an activity kit prior to the program. 8
Sunday, August 8Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Monday, August 9All DayNone
Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 9th and Friday, August 13th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.
There is no live virtual LTPL event associated with this kit.…Learn MoreMonday, August 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
Monday, August 9All DayNone
Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 9th and Friday, August 13th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.
There is no live virtual LTPL event associated with this kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 10All DayNone
Wind Chime Take-and-Make Kits
A little breeze + 1 wind chime = beautiful music! Decorate your own windchime using crayons, markers, or paint, or other craft materials from home! If your family would benefit from a set of crayons or markers, please let us know in the registration questions.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 107:00—9:00 PMZoom
Books & Brews
Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss this month's book: "Fates & Furies" by Lauren Groff. Please register below and you will be emailed a reminder one day before the event with a Zoom link to join. Click here…Learn More11
Monday, August 9All DayNone
Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 9th and Friday, August 13th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.
There is no live virtual LTPL event associated with this kit.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 10All DayNone
Wind Chime Take-and-Make Kits
A little breeze + 1 wind chime = beautiful music! Decorate your own windchime using crayons, markers, or paint, or other craft materials from home! If your family would benefit from a set of crayons or markers, please let us know in the registration questions.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 116:30—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - The Hershey Chocolate Factory
Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. But that wasn't always the case. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was finally successful. And when he did become a household name and had earned a vast fortune, Milton and his wife Catherine decided to give it all away.…Learn More
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Monday, August 9All DayNone
Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 9th and Friday, August 13th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.
There is no live virtual LTPL event associated with this kit.…Learn MoreThursday, August 123:00—4:00 PMZoom
Jitter Critters Workshop w/ Sloan-Longway
No need to get the jitters as you create your own critter! Use your artistic abilities and engineering skills to design and create your own battery-powered critter equipped with a vibrating motor. This workshop is designed for children aged 8–12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Each registrant will receive an activity kit prior to the program. Thursday, August 125:00—6:00 PMZoom
Jitter Critters Workshop w/ Sloan-Longway
No need to get the jitters as you create your own critter! Use your artistic abilities and engineering skills to design and create your own battery-powered critter equipped with a vibrating motor. This workshop is designed for children aged 8–12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Each registrant will receive an activity kit prior to the program. Thursday, August 127:00—8:00 PMZoom
Jitter Critters Workshop w/ Sloan-Longway
No need to get the jitters as you create your own critter! Use your artistic abilities and engineering skills to design and create your own battery-powered critter equipped with a vibrating motor. This workshop is designed for children aged 8–12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Each registrant will receive an activity kit prior to the program. 13
Monday, August 9All DayNone
Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Rose Paper Flower Take-and-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 9th and Friday, August 13th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.
There is no live virtual LTPL event associated with this kit.…Learn More14
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Sunday, August 15Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Monday, August 167:00—8:30 PMZoom
Virtual - Grand River Avenue - From Detroit to Lake Michigan
Even if you’ve always lived in Michigan, you may not realize that Grand River Avenue is the Route 66 of Michigan. It starts at the Detroit Athletic Club and winds westward through Lansing and Grand Rapids, ending up in Muskegon and taking on several other names along the way.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 17All DayNone
Collage-a-Saurus Dinosaur Take-and-Make Kits
We've got lots of blank dinosaurs that need some color and life! We'll provide some collage materials like colored paper or tissue paper, and you can use crayons, markers, colored pencils, or paint from home to decorate your stand-up dinosaur. After they are dry, come us with some Tales about their adventures!If your family needs glue or a glue stick to complete this craft, please let us know and we will include one with your kit(s).…Learn MoreTuesday, August 1711:00—11:15 AMNone
CANCELED - Virtual Pet Show Premier
Summer Reading Challenge participants have been submitting adorable pets and stuffed animals to our virtual Pet Show all summer long and today, we are premiering the video! Head over to our Facebook page or YouTube page to take a look!
Tuesday, August 176:30—8:00 PMZoom
Military Records - WWI and WWII
Military Records - WWI and WWII presented by Cynthia GrostickIn this class, we will learn a brief history of both conflicts, the various types of records that are available, alternative sources available if access to the records is not an option, and what we can do to remember these brave men and women who answered their nation's call to arms.
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Tuesday, August 17All DayNone
Collage-a-Saurus Dinosaur Take-and-Make Kits
We've got lots of blank dinosaurs that need some color and life! We'll provide some collage materials like colored paper or tissue paper, and you can use crayons, markers, colored pencils, or paint from home to decorate your stand-up dinosaur. After they are dry, come us with some Tales about their adventures!If your family needs glue or a glue stick to complete this craft, please let us know and we will include one with your kit(s).…Learn MoreWednesday, August 187:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Watercolor Painting Class, August Mountain Scene
Beginners and avid watercolor painters welcome (experienced painters will be hearing things they already know!) Don't worry if you've never done painting and don't have experience. This class is for FUN! We will talk a bit about watercolors and only focus on the absolute basics, then an easy, mountain scene painting.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 19All DayOut in the Community
Walk or Run Your Heart Out : Virtual - 1 Mile/5K
Calling all walkers and runners of all abilities. Signup to participate in this virtual, self-directed event. Beginning Monday, August 16, pick up your race packet that includes your race bib and some goodies. You may walk or run one mile or a 5k (3.…Learn More
Thursday, August 192:00—3:00 PMZoom
CANCELED - Lego with Librarians
Grab your blocks and build with Ms. Natalie every month. We will have different prompts each time and everyone will be able to show off all the cool things they are building. If you don't have Legos, feel free to build with any other kind of building toys! Registrants will receive a link to the zoom meeting via email after registering.…Learn MoreThursday, August 196:30—7:30 PMZoom
Virtual Teen Game Night
1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays we host Teen Game Nights for grades 6-12. Teens from Fraser, Grand Ledge, Holly, Ionia, Lyon Twp, Milan, Redford, and Stair Libraries meet virtually to play games together online. We meet at 6:30pm on Zoom and all log into BoardGameArena to play. You'll need to create a free BoardGameArena account here: http://boardgamearena.com. Games are chosen based on whatever attendees want to play! Favorites include Just Desserts, Sushi Go, Incan Gold, Coup, and others. All registrants will receive an email with a link to the zoom event. Join us by registering here: https://bit.ly/TeenBoardGameNight.20
Thursday, August 19All DayOut in the Community
Walk or Run Your Heart Out : Virtual - 1 Mile/5K
Calling all walkers and runners of all abilities. Signup to participate in this virtual, self-directed event. Beginning Monday, August 16, pick up your race packet that includes your race bib and some goodies. You may walk or run one mile or a 5k (3.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 19All DayOut in the Community
Walk or Run Your Heart Out : Virtual - 1 Mile/5K
Calling all walkers and runners of all abilities. Signup to participate in this virtual, self-directed event. Beginning Monday, August 16, pick up your race packet that includes your race bib and some goodies. You may walk or run one mile or a 5k (3.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 22Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
Thursday, August 19All DayOut in the Community
Walk or Run Your Heart Out : Virtual - 1 Mile/5K
Calling all walkers and runners of all abilities. Signup to participate in this virtual, self-directed event. Beginning Monday, August 16, pick up your race packet that includes your race bib and some goodies. You may walk or run one mile or a 5k (3.…Learn More
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Monday, August 23All DayNone
Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 23rd and Friday, August 27th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More24
Tuesday, August 24All DayNone
Tissue Paper Earth Take-and-Make Kits
Create your own full view of our planet as if it were seen from space! Your end result will be a colorful stained glass-like sun catcher that will show off its bright colors when the light shines through.
Monday, August 23All DayNone
Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 23rd and Friday, August 27th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 246:00—7:00 PMZoom
Redistricting in Michigan: What’s Going On and Why Should I Care?
The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is currently in the process of determining Michigan’s state and federal congressional districts for the next decade, with a significant amount of public input. At the same time, Michigan counties are preparing to draw new district boundaries for county commission seats.…Learn More25
Tuesday, August 24All DayNone
Tissue Paper Earth Take-and-Make Kits
Create your own full view of our planet as if it were seen from space! Your end result will be a colorful stained glass-like sun catcher that will show off its bright colors when the light shines through.
Monday, August 23All DayNone
Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 23rd and Friday, August 27th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More26
Monday, August 23All DayNone
Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 23rd and Friday, August 27th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn MoreThursday, August 266:00—7:00 PMZoom
Fantastical Beasts with Howell Nature Center
Dreaming of dragons, gryphons, more? Look no further than your own backyard for beasts of myth and legend! Explore the magical adaptations of Michigan’s wildlife with this live animal presentation including native birds, mammals, and reptiles and learn that the supernatural is just that - SUPER NATURE! Presented by a wildlife specialist and some wild guests from the Howell Nature Center.…Learn More27
Monday, August 23All DayNone
Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Calligraphy Basics for Beginners Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults, available for curbside pickup between Monday, August 23rd and Friday, August 27th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn MoreFriday, August 272:00—3:30 PMZoom
I Can’t Read That! Tips for Translating Foreign Genealogy Documents
I Can’t Read That! Tips for Translating Foreign Genealogy DocumentsMany family history researchers eventually will find documents in a foreign language that pertain to their family. You shouldn't neglect them simply because you don't read the language and you don't necessarily need to hire a translator to learn what potentially valuable information they may contain.…Learn MoreFriday, August 272:00—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.28
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Sunday, August 29Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Monday, August 306:00—7:00 PMZoom
In Person - Lego with Librarians
Grab your blocks and build with Ms. Natalie on the last Monday of every month. We will have different prompts each time and everyone will be able to show off all the cool things they are building. If you don't have Legos, feel free to build with any other kind of building toys! Registrants will receive a link to the zoom meeting via email after registering.…Learn More31
Tuesday, August 317:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Library Board Meeting
Monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting.