May 2023

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Monday, May 15:00—6:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

May Day Fun

May Day FunFamilies with children aged 4+ are invited to come learn about May Day and celebrate Spring. Each child will be able to decorate a pot to put their very own plant in and craft some fun little additions to keep their plants company.

Monday, May 17:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

May Day Fun

May Day FunFamilies with children aged 4+ are invited to come learn about May Day and celebrate Spring. Each child will be able to decorate a pot to put their very own plant in and craft some fun little additions to keep their plants company.
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Wednesday, May 37:00—8:00 PMZoom

Zoom - Women in history

Women in HistoryThis engaging program is a fascinating look at a few dynamic women in history that have impacted our lives. The women represented were doing big things, secret things, and even dangerous things.  Join educational entertainer and national speaker, Martina Mathisen, for this fun and interactive program.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 410:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Storytime @ LTPL

Storytime @ LTPLJoin 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, May 46:30—7:30 PMZoom

Virtual Teen Game Night

Virtual Teen Game NightOn 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 More
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Monday, May 85:30—6:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

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.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 97:00—9:00 PMSuzi's Bar & Grill26800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI, 48178

Books & Brews

Still LifeJoin us at Suzi's Bar &  Grill for a lively discussion of  this month's book "Still Life"by Sarah Winman.    Books can be checked out at the library, or place a hold on a copy here. Download the eBook on Libby here. All are welcome! No registration required.
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Thursday, May 1110:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Mother's Day Storytime @ LTPL

Mother's Day Storytime @ LTPLJoin Ms. Staci or Ms. Jocelyn for Mom-themed 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, May 112:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Genealogy Book Club

The Paris LibraryJoin us for our monthly book club discussion.   This month we are reading "The Paris library" by Skeslien Charles, Janet
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Friday, May 122:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

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.  
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Saturday, May 1310:00 AM—1:00 PMOut in the Community

Community Document Shredding Event

Community Document Shredding EventThis event is being held at Salem South Lyon District LibraryWe are partnering with Salem South Lyon District Library to offer document shredding events to members of our communities. Protect your personal information and destroy your confidential documents at our paper shredding event at the library.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 14Closed

Lyon Township Public Library

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Monday, May 156:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Mushroom Cultivation

MushroomsPresented by Chris Swinson. Learn how to grow mushrooms at home indoors or outdoors, using mushroom grow kits or putting together your own low-tech methods with minimal equipment. Mushrooms and mushroom kits will be available for purchase after the lecture.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 166:30—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Funeral Homes and Family History: They're Dying to Meet You!

Dan EarlPresented by Dan Earl. Most of us know to look in cemetery records but miss a valuable resource, the funeral home. This lecture looks at the history of funeral homes and the records they kept. We will also look at a case study showing the value of these historic and unique records.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 176:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
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Yoga Class

Gretel HollisterJoin us for an evening of yoga at the library with instructor Gretel Hollister! For ages 18+, friendly for all levels of yoga experience, and please bring your own mat and a small towel. Yoga blocks are recommended, but not required.
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Thursday, May 1810:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Storytime @ LTPL

Storytime @ LTPLJoin 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, May 186:30—7:30 PMZoom

Virtual Teen Game Night

Virtual Teen Game NightOn 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 More
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Friday, May 193:00—4:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Adult Writers Group

Join us as we brainstorm and share writing tips and tecniques. Open to all adult writers. No sign up is necessary.
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Saturday, May 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

How Does Your Garden Grow with Sloan-Longway

Butterfly GardenHow Does Your Garden Grow? Plants need water and light in order to live and grow. What happens when you try to grow a plant without these resources? Set up and run your own experiment while growing seeds in terrariums you build with help from Sloan Museum of Discovery staff. This program is for children aged 4-12 years old with an adult. Registration is required. This program will be offered at 11:00am and 2:00pm, so please register for a single session.

Saturday, May 202:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

How Does Your Garden Grow with Sloan-Longway

Butterfly GardenHow Does Your Garden Grow? Plants need water and light in order to live and grow. What happens when you try to grow a plant without these resources? Set up and run your own experiment while growing seeds in terrariums you build with help from Sloan Museum of Discovery staff. This program is for children aged 4-12 years old with an adult. Registration is required. This program will be offered at 11:00am and 2:00pm, so please register for a single session.
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Sunday, May 211:00—2:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
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Zumba at the Library

Elizabeth ShaiebJoin Elizabeth for a fun, effective, easy-to-follow, total-body workout! Zumba classes combine fast and slow cardiovascular movements set to Latin beats and high energy international music, which will motivate you to burn calories without even realizing it! Zumba is truly an “exercise in disguise” as fitness has never felt so fun! No dance experience is necessary.…Learn More
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Monday, May 221:30—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Daytime Lego Fun

Lego Building and LandscapingWe're now offering a Daytime Lego option as well as our evening Lego Club. If you are a homeschooler or are a child or teen who is home during the day, come build something fun with all of our Lego bricks! We have more than enough for everyone to make their own creation, or work together to come up with a cooperative build. We love taking photos of all the cool things you create! All ages are welcome. Registration required.

Monday, May 226:00—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Lego Night

Lego Building and LandscapingBuild something fun with all of our Lego bricks! We have more than enough for everyone to make their own creation, or work together to come up with a cooperative build. We love taking photos of all the cool things you create! All ages are welcome. Registration required.

Monday, May 226:00—7:00 PMLarge Study RoomLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Free Notary Service with Comerica Bank

Notary ServiceAmy McKechnie 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 More

Monday, May 226:00—7:00 PMLarge Study RoomLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Free Notary Service with Comerica Bank

Free Notary Service with Comerica BankAmy McKechnie 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 More
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Wednesday, May 247:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Mysterious Michigan - Author Visit

Mysterious MichiganIn Person at the Library. Enigmatic mediums, murders, and monsters are all part of Michigan’s mysterious and sometimes supernatural history. The will of Detroit’s first millionaire, Eber B. Ward, was hotly contested because he took the financial advice of spirits.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2510:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Storytime @ LTPL

Storytime @ LTPLJoin 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, May 256:00—6:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Evening Family Storytime

Evening  Family StorytimeJoin 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 - 7 yrs old and their families. Registration is required.
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Friday, May 262:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

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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Saturday, May 27Closed

Lyon Township Public Library

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Sunday, May 28Closed

Lyon Township Public Library

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Monday, May 29Closed

Lyon Township Public Library

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