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Monday, December 210:30—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Sing Say Point Play Birth-to-3 Playgroup
Caregivers and children aged 0-3 are invited to join us during this 8-Week series of informative playgroup sessions. The Literacy Essentials Playgroup will allow you to discover your superpowers to help your child learn to talk and read. You'll get the chance to play with your child for 45 minutes as you connect with other parents, see how your child makes new friends and learn new ideas about supporting your child's learning! We'll have stations with different activities each week.…Learn MoreMonday, December 26:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Seed Packaging Party
Join us as we gather together to package donated seed for the LTPL Grows Seed Library. Enjoy meeting and conversing with other helpers as we fill and label seed packets. Be one of the first to see the new additions to the seed library! Snacks and drinks will be provided, as well as a special surprise gift for all helpers.3
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Felt Poinsettia Pot Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Sign up to receive a Take-and-Make Craft Kit to make a Felt Poinsettia Pot craft. Now you can keep a beautiful winter poinsettia around all season long, no water needed! Kids will have fun piecing the flower together then can give it as a gift to someone special or use it as a holiday decoration at home. Includes self-adhesive foam pieces, self-adhesive felt pieces, plastic rhinestones and wooden dowels. 4 1/2" x 10"
Kits will be available to pick up in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) beginning Tuesday, December 3rd. Any kits not picked up by Tuesday, December 10th will be offered to children on the wait list. Registration required.4
Wednesday, December 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, December 46:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Chef Val's Holiday Fudge Cooking Class
In-personYou can have your holiday treats and stay healthy. Learn how to make fudge that is sugar free, organic, low fat, gluten free and vegan.
Learn how to make two kinds of Holiday Fudge, Chocolate and Chocolate Peanut Butter in the class. Plus learn about all the sugar alternative, which ones are really healthy and which ones to avoid.…Learn More5
Thursday, December 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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Monday, December 910:30—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
SLCS Early On Event
SLCS Early On participants will be visiting LTPL for a special storytime.
Monday, December 96:00—7:00 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. Open to 4th-8th graders. Registration Required.10
Tuesday, December 106:30—8:00 PMZoom
Scholarships, Grants & Loans
Presented by My College Planning Team on Zoom. This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little-known asset, borrowing, and savings methods. Learn insider information on scholarships, grants, and loans to help make your college planning both successful and affordable.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 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 this month's book "A Thousand Naked Strangers" by Kevin Hazzard. Books can be checked out at the library, or place a hold on a copy here. Check out the eBook or audiobook on Libby here.…Learn More11
Wednesday, December 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.
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Thursday, December 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.Thursday, December 122:00—3:30 PMApplebee's Grill & Bar30686 Lyon Center Drive, New Hudson, MI, 48165
Genealogy Book Club
Join us at Applebee's for our monthly book discussion. This month we are reading "The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle" by Joanne Huist Smith. Books are available to checkout at the library, and the ebook is available on Libby.…Learn More13
Friday, December 132:00—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!
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Monday, December 1610:00 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, December 166:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Create a Festive Holiday Centerpiece
Join us to make a festive centerpiece using a holiday mug. We will have greens, ribbons, and lots of natural decorations for you to design your perfect centerpiece. Bring your own mug or we will provide one for you. This craft is for adults 18+.17
Tuesday, December 171:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Annual Genealogy Christmas Tea with Your Ancestors
Come in out of the cold and enjoy a cup of tea and cookies. This year, bring along a picture of either your mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother (or all three) in a picture frame. They will be the center of attention at the table!If you would like to bring in a homemade cookie, that would be great, but not mandatory.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 176:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Pour Painting Class with Katie
Have you ever been curious about pour painting and wanted to try it? Register to attend and do a pour painting of your own!All supplies provided and any skills welcome. No drawing or painting skills necessary. We will explore the dirty cup pour and learn about other techniques.…Learn More18
Wednesday, December 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.
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Thursday, December 1910:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Christmas 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.20
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Tuesday, December 24Closed
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Friday, December 27All DayNone
Beaded Snowflake Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Sign up to receive a Take-and-Make Craft Kit to make a Beaded Snowflake. Use the included pipe cleaners and beads to create one custom snowflake to display. Due to tiny beads, these kits are appropriate for ages 5 years old and older only. Please do not request a kit for children aged 0-4. If the registration list is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, as we often have kits not picked up promptly that we can offer to the waitlist. Kits will be available to pick up in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) beginning Friday, December 27th. Any kits not picked up by Tuesday, January 7th will be offered to children and teens on the wait list. Registration required.Friday, December 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!
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Saturday, December 2811:00 AM—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Amusement Park Science w/ Sloan-Longway (2 Events)
Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium staff will be here to help children aged 4-12 years old work together to investigate balanced and unbalanced forces acting on a marble as we use a variety of interesting materials to build a roller coaster that moves a marble through upside-down loops, curves, and drops. Open to children aged 4 years old or older only. We're limited to 25 kids in each session, so please register for either the 11am, 1pm, or 3pm session.Select an occurrence to register for:
11:00 AM—12:00 PMAmusement Park Science w/ Sloan-Longway
2:00—3:00 PMAmusement Park Science w/ Sloan-Longway
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Monday, December 302:00—3:30 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, December 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.31