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Wednesday, September 17:00—8:30 PMZoom
Virtual - Odawa in the Civil War
During the Civil War, the "largest, all-Indian regiment in the Union army east of the Mississippi river came from Michigan. Company K of the 1st Michigan sharpshooters, consisted of 139 Odawa, Ojibway and Potawatomi men. "Presented by Eric Hemenway, Director of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
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Thursday, September 26:30—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.
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Saturday, September 4Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Sunday, September 5Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Monday, September 6Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Tuesday, September 7All 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
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Wednesday, September 86:00—7:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with the MSU Extension
Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are significant childhood traumas that can impact health and social well-being. These experiences can have an impact on youth throughout their lives. There is growing interest in the understanding and prevention of ACEs through a trauma-informed approach.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 9All DayLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Community Electronic Recycling
Drop off items in the bins in the library parking lot from Thursday, September 9 - Sunday, September 12. All items will be recycled and disposed of without adding to landfills. No CRT's or Tube TVs will be accepted!Click here for a list of accepted items: https://acrgreen.…Learn More
Thursday, September 910:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Storytime @ LTPL
Join Ms. Natalie or Ms. Jocelyn for stories, songs, bubbles, and lots of fun! This program is designed to encourage a love of language, learning, and reading while practicing listening skills. Designed for children ages 0 - 6 and their families. Registration is required. Each child will have their own hula hoop-sized area to sit in to help ensure social distancing.
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Thursday, September 9All DayLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Community Electronic Recycling
Drop off items in the bins in the library parking lot from Thursday, September 9 - Sunday, September 12. All items will be recycled and disposed of without adding to landfills. No CRT's or Tube TVs will be accepted!Click here for a list of accepted items: https://acrgreen.…Learn More
Friday, September 102:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - 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, and a reminder one day prior to the event.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 9All DayLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Community Electronic Recycling
Drop off items in the bins in the library parking lot from Thursday, September 9 - Sunday, September 12. All items will be recycled and disposed of without adding to landfills. No CRT's or Tube TVs will be accepted!Click here for a list of accepted items: https://acrgreen.…Learn More
Saturday, September 111:00—3:00 PMLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Tech Take Apart
Have you ever wondered what is inside the electronics that you use every day? Would you like to see what makes your devices work? Join us as we take apart the items that are disposed of in our Community Electronic Recycling event. For kids ages 8 and older.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 9All DayLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Community Electronic Recycling
Drop off items in the bins in the library parking lot from Thursday, September 9 - Sunday, September 12. All items will be recycled and disposed of without adding to landfills. No CRT's or Tube TVs will be accepted!Click here for a list of accepted items: https://acrgreen.…Learn More
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Monday, September 134:00—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Library Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Craft-a-Palooza
Stop by the library for some fun crafts! We've got all sorts of activities for you to choose from that you can complete at a table outside or take with you to do at home. Please register to help us have enough supplies available for everyone. You can drop in anytime between 4pm-7pm. We'll provide all the materials you'll need!
Monday, September 136:00—7:30 PMZoom
CANCELED - 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 More
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Tuesday, September 14All 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, September 147:00—9:00 PMKensington Grill30712 Lyon Center Drive, New Hudson, MI, 48165
In Person - Books & Brews
Join us at Kensington Grill as we discuss this month's book: "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow. Please register below and you will be emailed a reminder one day before the event. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you didn't read the book!Click here to check out the audiobook or ebook on OverDrive.
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Wednesday, September 156:30—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - The 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering: How to keep what matters & donate what doesn't
Although Marie Kondo's "spark joy" decluttering introduced millions to minimalism, Kondo and other prominent minimalists fail to advocate for responsible decluttering that doesn't impact the planet. In this presentation, Stephanie outlines the 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering, including how to measure true value and ways to prioritize quality over quantity.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 1610:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Storytime @ LTPL
Join Ms. Natalie or Ms. Jocelyn for stories, songs, bubbles, and lots of fun! This program is designed to encourage a love of language, learning, and reading while practicing listening skills. Designed for children ages 0 - 6 and their families. Registration is required. Each child will have their own hula hoop-sized area to sit in to help ensure social distancing.
Thursday, September 166:30—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.
Thursday, September 166:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Friends of the Library Meeting
All residents of Lyon Township are invited to attend! We are going to try to hold the meeting to about an hour in length.
We request that those who have not been vaccinated yet to please wear a mask. No Registration Required…Learn More
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Saturday, September 1810:00 AM—1:00 PMLibrary Parking LotLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Community Document Shredding Event
Protect your identity and the environment! Back by popular demand, we will once again be hosting a community shredding event. We have partnered with American Data Security, Inc. to provide secure, environmentally-friendly disposal of your private documents.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 1912:00—4:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In-Person Introduction to Emergency Preparedness
Introduction to Emergency Preparedness. In person programming is subject to change based on COVID-19 levels in Oakland County.
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Monday, September 20All DayNone
Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, September 20th and Friday, September 24th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More
Monday, September 206:00—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Lego with Librarians
Stop by and build something fun at the library! We'll have Legos, K'nex and other materials to build with. Everyone can make their own creation, or follow along with a different prompt each time we meet. We'll take photos of all the cool things you create to share around the library! All ages are welcome.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 21All 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
Monday, September 20All DayNone
Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, September 20th and Friday, September 24th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 216:30—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual-Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors
Presenter Jim JacksonInformation on soldier's military experience and later life is available from federal, state and local records. Some of these records have been reproduced or made available online. Many useful internet research sites are presented.
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Monday, September 20All DayNone
Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, September 20th and Friday, September 24th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 226:30—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Everything you need to know about lead in water but didn't know you had to ask
A presentation on lead in drinking water and what you need to know to reduce your risk of lead exposure in your own home. Elin Warn Betanzo is the founder of Safe Water Engineering LLC, a small consulting firm working to improve access to safe drinking water through engineering and policy consulting.…Learn More
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Monday, September 20All DayNone
Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, September 20th and Friday, September 24th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More
Thursday, September 2310:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Storytime @ LTPL
Join Ms. Natalie or Ms. Jocelyn for stories, songs, bubbles, and lots of fun! This program is designed to encourage a love of language, learning, and reading while practicing listening skills. Designed for children ages 0 - 6 and their families. Registration is required. Each child will have their own hula hoop-sized area to sit in to help ensure social distancing.
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Monday, September 20All DayNone
Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit for Adults
Register for a Paper Quilling - A Succulent, Take-And-Make Craft Kit, available for curbside pickup between Monday, September 20th and Friday, September 24th for the first 20 registered. First registered, first served, as supplies last.
Recommended for ages 16+.…Learn More
Friday, September 2410:00—11:00 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
CANCELED - In-Person Coffee Hour with State Representative Kelly Breen
Join State Representative Kelly Breen for a legislative update and conversations about the community in the Lyon Township Library's Community Center, during an in-person coffee hour! Registration required. Masks are required for all in person events.
Friday, September 242:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - 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, and a reminder one day prior to the event.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 25All DayLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Special 2-Day Friends of the Library Bag-o-books' Booksale
Drop-by and purchase a bag-o-books for $3: fill the bag with as many books as you can! All proceeds go to the Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library, who support the current and future collections, services and events at the library! Want to give back to your community and have fun with books at the same time? Consider joining our Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library, it's free! The Friends have meetings throughout the year and organize the book and movies that are donated to the library.…Learn More
Saturday, September 2511:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Building the Alphabet Virtual Workshop
Build your way through the alphabet! Choose from a variety of materials to construct letter art. Paint, cut, glue, and create! Which letters will you choose?
Saturday, September 251:00—2:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Building the Alphabet Virtual Workshop
Build your way through the alphabet! Choose from a variety of materials to construct letter art. Paint, cut, glue, and create! Which letters will you choose? This workshop with staff from the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium is designed for children aged 4–7 years old but older children are welcome as well.
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Saturday, September 25All DayLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Special 2-Day Friends of the Library Bag-o-books' Booksale
Drop-by and purchase a bag-o-books for $3: fill the bag with as many books as you can! All proceeds go to the Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library, who support the current and future collections, services and events at the library! Want to give back to your community and have fun with books at the same time? Consider joining our Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library, it's free! The Friends have meetings throughout the year and organize the book and movies that are donated to the library.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 28All 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, September 287:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Library Board Meeting
Monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting.
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Wednesday, September 296:30—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Reiki Healing Session with Dr. Sally Littleton
Feeling Stressed? Enlightenment Reiki Healing Association Presents: FREE Virtual Reiki Healing to Enhance Your Life and Health! Join Dr. Sally Littleton, Reiki Master, college teacher and former psychotherapist, along with her highly trained Reiki Master Practitioners.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 3010:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person - Storytime @ LTPL
Join Ms. Natalie or Ms. Jocelyn for stories, songs, bubbles, and lots of fun! This program is designed to encourage a love of language, learning, and reading while practicing listening skills. Designed for children ages 0 - 6 and their families. Registration is required. Each child will have their own hula hoop-sized area to sit in to help ensure social distancing.
Thursday, September 306:00—7:00 PMZoom
CANCELED - Virtual - Family Trivia Night: Harry Potter
Join us for a live online quiz to test your 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.
Thursday, September 306:30—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.