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Tuesday, November 1All DayNone
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Staci 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 16:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Succulents! Learn, Make, & Take
Learn about the wonderful world of succulents and how to care for them in your home. After the presentation, you will be able to select and plant a succulent garden of your own! Containers, soil, and decorations will be provided, or bring your own container.
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Wednesday, November 26:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Michigan War Dog Memorial
Join us for a presentation on the history of War Dogs and the development of the Michigan War Dog Memorial. There will be two dogs from the K9 Salute Team during the presentation. During our ceremonial burials the dogs perform a K9 Salute to their fallen comrade.…Learn More3
Thursday, November 310:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Storytime @ LTPL (Day of the Dead)
Join Ms. Staci 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.Thursday, November 36:00—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Tantrums-Expressions of Big Emotions: What to Expect & How to Respond
Do you ever wonder about your young child's intense emotions? Would you like to know more about the causes? Could you use some ideas on how to help both you and your child respond differently? Then this workshop is for you! Marian Orihel, M. Ed., IMH-E (III), an Early On® Oakland Parent Educator will be leading this free workshop for parents and caregivers of children birth to three years of age. This is an adult only workshop and registration is required.
Thursday, November 36:30—7:30 PMZoom
Online Teen Game Night
On the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 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.…Learn More4
Friday, November 45:30—10:00 PMLibraryLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Genealogy Lock-In
Native American Research The Lock In is BACK! This year we will Judy Niemer Muhn start off the lock in with a presentation on Native American, First Nations, Indian: Researching Indigenous Peoples: Family legends often tell of an ancestor who was the daughter of a chief or some other Indian relationship.…Learn More5
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Tuesday, November 8All DayLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
General Election
General Election voting.
Tuesday, November 8All DayNone
Sitting Turkey Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Sign up to reserve a "Sitting Turkey Take-and-Make Craft Kit". Included will be everything you need to create your own turkey. Kits will be available to pick up beginning Tuesday, November 8th. Any kits not picked up by Tuesday, November 15th will be offered to children on the waitlist. Tuesday, November 8All DayNone
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Staci 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, November 96:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Basic Soap Making Class
Learn to make soap the natural way. In this class, participants will learn how to make their own lye-based natural soap. Information about the science behind soap making as well as the health benefits of using natural soap will also be presented. All participants will take home samples of the soap they made as well as a premade bar.10
Thursday, November 1010:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Storytime @ LTPL {Thanksgiving)
Join Ms. Staci 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.Thursday, November 102:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Genealogy Book Club
Join us as we discuss "This Tender Land" by: William Kent KruegerThe unforgettable story of four orphans who travel the Mississippi River on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression.
In the summer of 1932, on the banks of Minnesota’s Gilead River, Odie O’Banion is an orphan confined to the Lincoln Indian Training School, a pitiless place where his lively nature earns him the superintendent’s wrath.…Learn More11
Friday, November 11Closed
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Saturday, November 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Cranky Contraptions with Sloan-Longway
Engineering meets art! Create a moving sculpture while using wire to design a cranking mechanism that puts your sculpture in motion. Limited to children and teens aged 8 and up. Registration required. This program will be offered at 11:00am, and 2:00pm, so please register for a single session.Saturday, November 122:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Cranky Contraptions with Sloan-Longway
Engineering meets art! Create a moving sculpture while using wire to design a cranking mechanism that puts your sculpture in motion. Limited to children and teens aged 8 and up. Registration required. This program will be offered at 11:00am, and 2:00pm, so please register for a single session.13
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Monday, November 145:30—6:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In-Person Young Writer's 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. Open to 4th-12th graders. Registration is required. All program attendees are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. In person programming is subject to change based on COVID-19 levels in Oakland County.Monday, November 147:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In Person: Winter Bird Feeding
Naturalist/Educator, Laurel Zoet, has over 15 years of experience connecting people of all ages with the diversity and wonder of nature right in their own backyards. Her naturalist resume includes time with the Michigan DNR, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, and The Leslie Science and Nature Center.…Learn MoreMonday, November 147:00—8:30 PMZoom
Zoom: Winter Bird Feeding
Naturalist/Educator, Laurel Zoet, has over 15 years of experience connecting people of all ages with the diversity and wonder of nature right in their own backyards. Her naturalist resume includes time with the Michigan DNR, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, and The Leslie Science and Nature Center.…Learn More15
Tuesday, November 15All DayLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Book Sale Setup
Book Sale Setup
Tuesday, November 15All DayNone
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Staci 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 156:30—8:00 PMZoom
Zoom: Copyright and the Law for Genealogists
Presented by Kris Rzepczynski. A Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, where he specializes in family history and Michigan research, Kris has worked in the genealogical community for nearly 20 years. He holds a Masters in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and a Master of Arts in History from Western Michigan University.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 157:00—9:00 PMDraught Horse Brewery57721 Grand River Ave, Lyon Charter Twp, MI, 48165
Books & Brews
Join us at Draught Horse Brewery for a lively discussion of "The Seed Keeper" by Diane Wilson . Books can be checked out at the library Circulation Desk and put on hold here. eBook and audiobook copies can be downloaded on hoopla here.
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Wednesday, November 16All DayLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Book Sale Setup
Book Sale Setup
Wednesday, November 167:00—8:00 PMZoom
Zoom: As American as Pumpkin Pie
As American as Pumpkin Pie: From Colonial New England to Pumpkin Spice LattesNothing says fall like pumpkin pie. Or is it pumpkin spice? Pumpkins are Indigenous to the Americas, and pie is from Britain. But it took the confluence of Indigenous and colonial foodways to give us that quintessentially American dish - pumpkin pie.…Learn More17
Thursday, November 1710:00 AM—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Drop by the Lyon Township Public Library to browse the Friends of LTPL Booksale, which takes place over four days. Gently used books, dvds and audiobooks are available for low cost purchases. Find something for yourself, family or friends! All proceeds go toward library events, collections and special projects for our community to enjoy.…Learn MoreThursday, November 176:30—7:30 PMZoom
Online Teen Game Night
On the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 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.…Learn More18
Friday, November 1810:00 AM—4:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Drop by the Lyon Township Public Library to browse the Friends of LTPL Booksale, which takes place over four days. Gently used books, dvds and audiobooks are available for low cost purchases. Find something for yourself, family or friends! All proceeds go toward library events, collections and special projects for our community to enjoy.…Learn More19
Saturday, November 1910:00 AM—4:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Drop by the Lyon Township Public Library to browse the Friends of LTPL Booksale, which takes place over four days. Gently used books, dvds and audiobooks are available for low cost purchases. Find something for yourself, family or friends! All proceeds go toward library events, collections and special projects for our community to enjoy.…Learn More20
Sunday, November 2012:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Drop by the Lyon Township Public Library to browse the Friends of LTPL Booksale, which takes place over four days. Gently used books, dvds and audiobooks are available for low cost purchases. Find something for yourself, family or friends! All proceeds go toward library events, collections and special projects for our community to enjoy.…Learn More21
Monday, November 216:00—7:00 PMLarge Study RoomLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
In-Person Notary with John Hogan of Comerica Bank
John Hogan from Comerica Bank returns to offer evening hours for notary services.
Please bring a photo id and do not sign your documents before arrival.
First-come, first-served in the large study room.…Learn MoreMonday, November 216:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Forcing Bulbs for Winter Beauty
Just in time for the holidays, we learn how to force the classic winter bulbs: amaryllis, paperwhites, hyacinths, and others. Techniques and timing will be discussed using a variety of containers and substrates. Attendees will leave the class with a paperwhite bulb and vase to take home.…Learn More22
Tuesday, November 22All DayNone
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Staci 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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Thursday, November 24Closed
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Friday, November 25Closed
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Monday, November 2810:00 AM—4:00 PMLarge Study RoomLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Library Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Red Cross Blood Drive
The Lyon Township Public Library has partnered with the American Red Cross to host blood drives throughout the year. Hosting a blood drive coincides with our core values of supporting our community. With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.…Learn MoreMonday, November 286:00—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Legos with Librarians
Stop by and build something fun at the library! We 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! All ages are welcome.…Learn More29
Tuesday, November 29All DayNone
Virtual Storytime
Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload a new storytime with Ms. Staci 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, November 306:30—8:00 PMZoom
Zoom: Native American Boarding Schools
Presented by Eric Hemenway. This talk will discuss the creation of the Native American Boarding School system in the United States and the schools that were in Michigan. For more than a century, the federal government forcibly enrolled Native American children in these schools, meant to assimilate them into white culture.…Learn More