February 2024

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Thursday, February 110:30—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.
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Monday, February 56:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Seed Packaging Party

Seed PackagingLearn to start your own vegetable, flower, and perennial seeds at home. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this workshop is full of valuable information about producing your own seedlings and being a more self-sufficient gardener. Free seeds and…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 66:00—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Valentine Acrylic Painting Class

In-person, for ages 18+. Join us for a Valentine-Themed acrylic paint class with Katie Rothley! Acrylic techniques will be explained and used. All skill levels welcome and all supplies will be provided. If you already own a set of watercolor paint brushes…Learn More

Tuesday, February 67:00—8:00 PMZoom

The Art of the Appeal

MyCollegePlanningTeamPresented by My College Planning Team. Now more than ever, colleges are more willing to say “yes” to appeals for more financial aid and scholarship money for both new and returning students. This workshop provides detailed guidance for families on how to appeal to colleges for more financial aid and how to improve the likelihood of a successful appeal.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 710:00—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, February 810:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Valentine's Day Storytime @ LTPL

Valentine's Day Storytime @ LTPLJoin Ms. Staci or Ms. Jocelyn for Valentine's 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, February 82:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Genealogy Book Club

Genealogy Book ClubJoin us for our monthly book discussion.   This month we are reading "Orchard House : How a Neglected Garden Taught One Family to Grow" by Tara Austen WeaverThis touching memoir chronicles how the act of transforming a garden together of planting hope helps a mother and daughter reconnect and revive the sense of groundedness that had been lost within their relationship and themselves.…Learn More
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Friday, February 92:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Genealogy Roundtable

Roundtable LogoAll 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, February 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Beverly the Music Lady

Beverly the Music LadyCure Your Winter Blues during this fun "Folk Dipped in Blues" Family Concert with Beverly Meyer, the Music Lady! We'll get a chance to hear Beverly's original songs as well as some Music Lady classics during this fun for all ages concert. There will be space for kiddos to dance and play along with some instruments as well as chairs for the grownups.…Learn More
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Sunday, February 111:00—2:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Zumba at the Library

Zumba at the LibraryJoin 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, February 125:30—6:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Young Writer's Club

Young Writer's ClubCalling 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.
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Tuesday, February 1311:00 AM—5:00 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

Red Cross Blood DriveThe 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 More

Tuesday, February 137:00—9:00 PMCancun Mexican Grill25900 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI, 48178

Books & Brews

True BizJoin us at Cancun Mexican  Grill for a lively discussion of  this month's book True Biz by Sara Novic.    Books can be checked out at the library, or place a hold on a copy here. Download the eBook or audiobook on Libby here. All are welcome! No registration required.
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Wednesday, February 1410:00—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, February 1510:30—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, February 157:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

The Purple Gang: Detroit’s Own Prohibition Era Criminal Gang

Purple GangPresented in-person by Joseph OldenburgThe all-Jewish gang that ruled Detroit’s illegal booze market for less than a decade during Prohibition. It was led by the four Bernstein brothers and was said to have made tens of millions of dollars in liquor smuggling, gambling, hijacking, extortion, and labor racketeering.…Learn More
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Monday, February 196:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

Seed Starting Workshop

Seed StartingLearn to start your own vegetable, flower, and perennial seeds at home. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this workshop is full of valuable information about producing your own seedlings and being a more self-sufficient gardener. Free seeds and…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 206:30—8:30 PMZoom

Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers

Mysterious CodesWhat do those letters, numbers, stamps, and pencil marks mean on Immigration Passenger Manifests? Does your ancestor have the letter "D" or "X" next to their name? Do you know what V/L, # 404, USB, Transit, CL, N. O. B, C/A, LPC, SI, NQIV, BSI, PV or C-XXXXX mean? We will learn if and when to contact the US National Archives or USCIS to get more genealogical information from these codes.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 216:00—7:30 PMZoom

Organizing Pictures on Your Computer

Mike WilsonTaught by Mike Wilson over Zoom. This class is not for Apple/Mac users. You will learn how to manage pictures on your computer during this class. You will also find out how to get organized by naming, renaming, and placing pictures inside folders. We will look at minor picture editing, which will include cropping and making enhancements.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 27All DayNone

Lacing Shamrock Take-and-Make Craft Kit

Lacing Shamrock Take-and-Make Craft KitSt. Patrick's Day is only a few weeks away! Lacing is a great fine motor skill activity, so sign up to receive a Take-and-Make kit to create a lacing shamrock craft. Kits will be available to pick up in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) beginning Tuesday, February 27th.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 2810:00—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, February 286:00—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178

CANCELED - Friends of the Library Meeting

Be part of something exciting and make a difference at your library! In the past years, the Friends have supported many library endeavors including: fundraising via book sales, the Accessories Bazaar and the BOOzaar. They have purchased a flat screen TV for our library marketing display, helped put on Family Fun Day, contributed for the Neighborhood Library Association’s author visit, have donated magazine subscriptions to the library, and have funded our ability to provide ebooks to our customers.
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Thursday, February 2910:30—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, February 296:00—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.