January 2021

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Friday, January 1Closed

Lyon Township Public Library

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Tuesday, January 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
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Wednesday, January 66:30—7:30 PMZoom

CANCELED - Canceled - Distracted Driving with MSP Trooper Keller

Canceled - Distracted Driving with MSP Trooper KellerThis event will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. Join LTPL online through Zoom with Michigan State Police Trooper Matthew Keller as he discusses the important topic of “Distracted Driving”, how it impacts drivers and their families, and what you can do to prevent accidents.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 7All 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, January 76:30—7:30 PMZoom

Virtual Teen Game Night

Virtual Teen Game NightOn 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 More
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Monday, January 116:00—7:30 PMZoom

Young Writers Club

Young Writers ClubCalling 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 More
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Tuesday, January 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

Tuesday, January 127:00—9:00 PMZoom

Virtual Book Club

Virtual Book ClubGrab your favorite beverage, and join us for a lively discussion of this month's book:  "Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes)" by Lorna Landvik. Click here to checkout the audio book in hoopla.   Register below, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link one day prior to the event.
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Wednesday, January 136:30—7:30 PMZoom

CANCELED - Virtual Copper Miners: Trials and Tribulations in 1913 in Michigan’s Copper Country

Virtual Copper Miners:  Trials and Tribulations in 1913 in Michigan’s Copper CountryJoin us virtually to hear Author Donna Searight Simons discuss Michigan's Copper Country.  Learn more about: · Dangers of working in a copper mine · Nine month labor strike · Strike outcome · How the strike led to a tragedy that forever changed the Copper Country Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link and passcode in an email the day before the event.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 14All 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, January 146:00—6:45 PMZoom

Family Trivia Night: Animal Trivia

Trivia wordart with starsJoin us for a live online quiz to test your Animal knowledge! Each month we have a different topic, so be sure to join us!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 event.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 1610:30—11:30 AMZoom

Wacky Weather

CloudsWhat’s the Weather? Let’s learn more about meteorology! Explore the weather and changing seasons as you create a cloud painting, design your own windsock, and much more! Presented by staff from the Sloan Museum of Discovery, this workshop is designed for children aged 4-7 years old but older children are welcome as well.…Learn More

Saturday, January 1612:30—1:30 PMZoom

Wacky Weather

CloudsWhat’s the Weather? Let’s learn more about meteorology! Explore the weather and changing seasons as you create a cloud painting, design your own windsock, and much more! Presented by staff from the Sloan Museum of Discovery, this workshop is designed for children aged 4-7 years old but older children are welcome as well.…Learn More
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Monday, January 18Closed

Lyon Township Public Library

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Tuesday, January 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

Tuesday, January 19All DayZoom

Penguin Craft Take-and-Make

Three foam penguin ornaments with scarves and hatsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a fun little foam penguin at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Open to all ages.  

Tuesday, January 19All DayZoom

Snowflake Bracelet Craft Take-and-Make

Charm bracelet with snowflake charms and blue and white beadsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a "cool" snowflake charm bracelet at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Due to the small beads, this craft is recommended for school-aged children or teens.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 196:30—7:30 PMZoom

Using Third Party Tools to Maximize DNA Research

Using Third Party Tools to Maximize DNA ResearchYou’ve been looking at your autosomal results for weeks now and have reached out to a few cousin matches but aren’t sure what to do next. This lecture will show you what third-party tools are available to help you take your DNA journey to the next level.
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Wednesday, January 20All DayZoom

Penguin Craft Take-and-Make

Three foam penguin ornaments with scarves and hatsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a fun little foam penguin at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Open to all ages.  

Wednesday, January 20All DayZoom

Snowflake Bracelet Craft Take-and-Make

Charm bracelet with snowflake charms and blue and white beadsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a "cool" snowflake charm bracelet at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Due to the small beads, this craft is recommended for school-aged children or teens.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 207:00—8:30 PMZoom

Virtual - The Tbone Paxton & RJ Spangler Trio

Virtual - The Tbone Paxton & RJ Spangler TrioLifelong buddy's RJ Spangler & Tbone Paxton started working together in 1980 with a very popular band around Detroit called the Sun Messengers. They toured the east coast, Midwest and deep south for a number of years. Back then Tbone was awarded a Motor City Music Award for best trombonist.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 21All 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, January 21All DayZoom

Penguin Craft Take-and-Make

Three foam penguin ornaments with scarves and hatsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a fun little foam penguin at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Open to all ages.  

Thursday, January 21All DayZoom

Snowflake Bracelet Craft Take-and-Make

Charm bracelet with snowflake charms and blue and white beadsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a "cool" snowflake charm bracelet at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Due to the small beads, this craft is recommended for school-aged children or teens.…Learn More

Thursday, January 216:30—7:30 PMZoom

Virtual Teen Game Night

Virtual Teen Game NightOn 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 More
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Friday, January 22All DayZoom

Penguin Craft Take-and-Make

Three foam penguin ornaments with scarves and hatsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a fun little foam penguin at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Open to all ages.  

Friday, January 22All DayZoom

Snowflake Bracelet Craft Take-and-Make

Charm bracelet with snowflake charms and blue and white beadsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a "cool" snowflake charm bracelet at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Due to the small beads, this craft is recommended for school-aged children or teens.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 23All DayZoom

Penguin Craft Take-and-Make

Three foam penguin ornaments with scarves and hatsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a fun little foam penguin at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Open to all ages.  

Saturday, January 23All DayZoom

Snowflake Bracelet Craft Take-and-Make

Charm bracelet with snowflake charms and blue and white beadsSign up to get all the materials needed to make a "cool" snowflake charm bracelet at home! Registrants will receive an email as soon as the kits are ready to be picked up in our "curbside" vestibule. Due to the small beads, this craft is recommended for school-aged children or teens.…Learn More
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Monday, January 256:00—7:00 PMZoom

Legos with Librarians

Lego Building and LandscapingGrab your blocks and build with Ms. Lissa 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 More
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Tuesday, January 26All 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, January 267:00—9:00 PMZoom

Library Board Meeting

NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING LYON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD January 26, 2021 at 7:00 p. m. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY The Lyon Township Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting electronically on January 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 276:30—7:30 PMZoom

CANCELED - Distracted Driving with MSP Trooper Keller

Distracted Driving with MSP Trooper KellerJoin LTPL online through Zoom with Michigan State Police Trooper Matthew Keller as he discusses the important topic of “Distracted Driving”, how it impacts drivers and their families, and what you can do to prevent accidents. Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 28All 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, January 286:30—8:00 PMZoom

In the Garden DIA Talk Part 2

In the Garden DIA Talk Part 2This is part 2 of the "In the Garden" DIA Behind the Scenes Talk from October 14, 2020, with DIA Docent Lynn Bloom. This talk explores the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants and garden with some of our most favorite works of art.  Part 1 is available to watch as a recording on our Youtube Channel here: https://youtu.…Learn More
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Friday, January 292:00—3:30 PMZoom

Genealogy Roundtable

Genealogy RoundtableAll 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.
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