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Monday, October 26:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Draw and Be Drawn - Youth Caricature Workshop
Does your child or teen want to learn to sketch cartoon faces quickly? Local artist Andrew Sigman breaks down the process, making it fun and easy. Open to kids and teens aged 7-18 years old only.3
Tuesday, October 36:30—8:00 PMZoom
An Adoption Story - As Told From an Adoptee's Perspective
Presented by Carol H. Nowak Bogan AKA Virginia Marie Nowicki SalesOur speaker will share what it means to be a Late Discovery Adoptee. A 39 yr-old never-told family secret was accidentally revealed. This resulted in her world being turned upside down and inside out by hiding the truth about her heritage from her.…Learn More4
Wednesday, October 410:00—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Stay and Play
Come visit us at the library with your 0-4 year olds and stay to play for awhile! We'll have toys and manipulatives out in the community center room for you to play along with your kiddos as well as chat with other parents and caregivers of young ones. This won't be a structured storytime but we will offer some books for you to enjoy together. Registration is required, but you can stop in anytime between 10am and 11:30am - no requirement to be here right at the beginning.
Wednesday, October 47:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Year-End Tax Planning Considerations
Presented in-person by Julie Hall, CFPâ, CFT-Iä, MSFYear-end tax planning is a crucial exercise for individuals and businesses to optimize their financial situation and minimize their tax liabilities. Join Julie Hall Certified Financial Planner ä…Learn More5
Thursday, October 510:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Storytime @ LTPL
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.6
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Saturday, October 711:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Monster Math with Sloan-Longway
Practice your number and counting skills with these monstrously fun activities! What will your math monster look like? For ages 4-7 years old. Registration required. Please choose one session, 11am or 2pm.Saturday, October 72:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Monster Math with Sloan-Longway
Practice your number and counting skills with these monstrously fun activities! What will your math monster look like? For ages 4-7 years old. Registration required. Please choose one session, 11am or 2pm.8
Sunday, October 81:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Zoom
Birding Mongolia with Don Burlett, Oakland Audubon President.
The Huron Valley Audubon Society welcomes Don Burlett, Oakland Audubon President as he discusses birding Mongolia. This event will be held in person and on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link to join remotely.9
Monday, October 95:30—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, October 10All DayNone
Fall Tree Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Sign up to receive a Take-and-Make Craft Kit to make your own beautiful tissue paper fall tree! Kits will be available to pick up in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) beginning Tuesday, October 10th. Any kits not picked up by Tuesday, October 17th will be offered to children on the wait list.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMOut in the Community
Field Trip to Howell Family History Center
Join us on a trip to the Howell Family History Search Center to check out their databases, and see other resources that they offer. Meet at the Howell History Center 1041 W Grand River Ave Howell MI 48843 at 10:00am. The center is open until 6:00pm and there is no admission charge.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 107:00—9:00 PMCancun Mexican Grill25900 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI, 48178
Books & Brews
Join us at Cancun Mexican Grill for a lively discussion of our Community Read Book, "Mika In Real Life". Books can be checked out at the library, and are also available on hoopla and Libby. All are welcome! No registration required.11
Wednesday, October 1110:00—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Stay and Play
Come visit us at the library with your 0-4 year olds and stay to play for awhile! We'll have toys and manipulatives out in the community center room for you to play along with your kiddos as well as chat with other parents and caregivers of young ones. This won't be a structured storytime but we will offer some books for you to enjoy together. Registration is required, but you can stop in anytime between 10am and 11:30am - no requirement to be here right at the beginning.
Wednesday, October 116:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
A History of Michigan in 10 Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks are fascinating to divers, historians and anyone with an imagination that's been near the lakes on a stormy day. Different wrecks can tell stories of courage and heroism, but also of cowardice and greed. They can also be used as a way to see the changing nature of shipping on the Great Lakes and the evolution of Michigan, from territory to frontier state to modern times.…Learn More12
Thursday, October 1210:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Storytime @ LTPL
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. The first 12 families to register and attend will receive a free book thanks to a grant from Great Start Oakland. Thursday, October 122:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
CANCELED - Genealogy Book Club
Join us for our monthly book club discussion of "Mika in Real Life" by Emiko Jean!Register below.13
Friday, October 132:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
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. 14
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Monday, October 166:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Bound in Time: Herbs of Egyptian Mummification
Presented by Ed Blondin. So when did religious dogma fade into Western scientific protocol? Around the time of the Egyptian mummies! A fun lecture that explains everything from magic wands to herbal preserving techniques that can and are still used today.…Learn More17
Tuesday, October 176:30—8:00 PMZoom
From Clues to Conclusions, Can you Prove It?
Presented by Marian Wood. To go from clues to answers for tough family history challenges, find out what it means to "prove" something in genealogy. With lively interactive case studies, this how-to presentation defines and demonstrates the use of the Genealogical Proof Standard for planning research, analyzing sources and details, resolving conflicting clues, and coming to a credible solution.…Learn More18
Wednesday, October 1810:00—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Stay and Play
Come visit us at the library with your 0-4 year olds and stay to play for awhile! We'll have toys and manipulatives out in the community center room for you to play along with your kiddos as well as chat with other parents and caregivers of young ones. This won't be a structured storytime but we will offer some books for you to enjoy together. Registration is required, but you can stop in anytime between 10am and 11:30am - no requirement to be here right at the beginning.
Wednesday, October 187:00—8:30 PMZoom
How To Reduce College Costs
This online workshop provided by My College Planning Team introduces little-known financial strategies parents can use to reduce college costs, improve admissions chances, and increase scholarship opportunities. Learn income, asset, and borrowing tools as well as the new FAFSA rules and how they will impact what you pay for college.…Learn More19
Thursday, October 1910:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Toddler Yoga Storytime
Join DownPupYoga for Toddler Yoga, a chance for our littlest yogis to explore simple yoga poses, while incorporating stories, music and playful yoga games. We will explore fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, sensory and physical exploration, social skills, and parent-child bonding with songs, stories, and movement. Designed for children ages 0 - 4 yrs old and their grownup. Registration is required.Thursday, October 197:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Bathtub Gin and Rum Running: Prohibition in Detroit and Michigan
This is an in-person history presentation. The New York Times labeled Detroit the Rum Capitol of the Nation during Prohibition. Rum running, smuggling, illegal stills, and blind pigs sprang up within hours of the start of Prohibition in January 1920 and thrived for the next 14 years.…Learn More
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Monday, October 236:00—7:00 PMLarge Study RoomLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Free Notary Service with Comerica Bank
Amy 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 MoreMonday, October 236:00—7:00 PMLarge Study RoomLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Free Notary Service with Comerica Bank
Amy 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 MoreMonday, October 236:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Spooky Halloween Spider Plant Craft
Join us to create a Halloween craft that you can use to decorate for the spookiest day of the year and beyond! All materials and live plants will be provided. Please let us know how you enjoyed this event by leaving a review here!24
Tuesday, October 2410:00 AM—12:00 PMOut in the Community
Field Trip to Howell Family History Center
Join us on a trip to the Howell Family History Search Center to check out their databases, and see other resources that they offer. Meet at the Howell History Center 1041 W Grand River Ave Howell MI 48843 at 10:00am. The center is open until 6:00pm and there is no admission charge.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 247:00—9:00 PMOut in the Community
Community Read Author Event
The Neighborhood Library Association (NLA) invites you to the 13th Annual Community Reads event! Join us for a presentation and book discussion with New York Times bestselling young adult novel author, Emiko Jean, on her 2022 novel, "Mika in Real Life!" The event will be held at the Novi Public Library, please click here to register.…Learn More25
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Thursday, October 2610:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Halloween Storytime @ LTPL
Join Ms. Staci or Ms. Jocelyn for Halloween 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. Wear a costume if you have one!Thursday, October 266:00—6:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Evening Family Halloween Storytime
Join 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. Wear a costume if you have one!27
Friday, October 272:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
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.28
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Monday, October 3010:30 AM—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Daytime Lego Fun
We'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, October 306:00—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Lego Night
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, October 307:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
October meeting of the LTPL Library Board. Board Meeting AgendaNotice of Public Budget Meeting
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Library Budget Meeting Notice31