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Monday, January 1Closed
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Tuesday, January 211:00 AM—6:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Lego Day
Stop in anytime between 11am and 6pm for some Lego Fun! We'll provide all the Lego, you provide the creativity!
Please register just so that we know how many to expect.3
Wednesday, January 310:00—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, January 410:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Storytime: All About Braille
Join Ms. Staci, Ms. Jocelyn, and a special guest for stories, songs, bubbles, and lots of fun. This week we're celebrating National Braille Day. 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, January 41:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Winter Craftapalooza
Join us at the library for some fun arts and crafts! We'll have a variety of craft materials available and all you need to bring is your imagination. All ages are welcome. This program will be offered from 1pm-3pm, and again from 6pm-8pm, so please register for one time slot so that we can be sure there is room for everyone.…Learn MoreThursday, January 46:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Winter Craftapalooza
Join us at the library for some fun arts and crafts! We'll have a variety of craft materials available and all you need to bring is your imagination. All ages are welcome. This program will be offered from 1pm-3pm, and again from 6pm-8pm, so please register for one time slot so that we can be sure there is room for everyone.…Learn More5
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Monday, January 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. Open to 4th-8th graders. Registration Required.9
Tuesday, January 9All DayNone
Magic Scratch Snowmen Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Sign up to receive a Take-and-Make Craft Kit to make two of your own beautiful snowpeople! Kits will be available to pick up in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) beginning Tuesday, January 9th. Any kits not picked up by Tuesday, January 16th will be offered to children on the wait list.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 96:30—8:00 PMZoom
Adoption and the Law by Carol Bogan
This Event is for adult adoptee's and other family researchers interested in the topic of Adoption and how the triad (Adoptee, Birth Parent & Adoptive Parents) is affected with the current Michigan Laws. The speaker, Mrs. Carol Nowak Bogan, St Clair County Genealogy & History Society (SCCGHS) former member and adoptee herself, will share her research tools & tips used in a 34-year experience in fighting the “brick walls” and the archaic Michigan laws in search of her true family history and identity.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 97:00—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 "Future Home of the Living God. Books can be checked out at the library, or place a hold on a copy here. Download the eBook on Libby here. Download the eBook or audiobook on hoopla here.…Learn More10
Wednesday, January 1010:00—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, January 106:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Get Started Eating Healthy with Chef Val - Brown Rice Ginger Stir Fry Cooking Class
Take the first step to living a healthy, whole foods lifestyle in 2024. Chef Val will teach you how to make the best stir fry that is full of flavor and nutrients. The dish is a complete meal with complex carbohydrates, protein, good quality fat and is seasoned with the powerful anti-inflammatory ginger root.…Learn More11
Thursday, January 1110:30—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, January 112:00—3:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Genealogy Book Club
Join us for our monthly book discussion of "Living on Sisu : the 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy" by Deborah K. FrontieraSynopsis: To twelve-year-old Emma, life may be hard, but it is basically good. She has finished sixth grade and is nearly a young lady.…Learn More12
Friday, January 122:00—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, January 15Closed
Lyon Township Public Library
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Tuesday, January 166:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Italian Hall Disaster
In 1913, a tragedy occurred in Michigan's Copper Country. During a Christmas Eve party for the children of striking miners, someone burst into the Italian Hall and yelled, "FIRE!" with the intent to break the party up. In the rush to exit the Hall, 73 people died.…Learn More17
Wednesday, January 1710:00—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, January 177:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
CANCELED - Guardians of Wealth: Unraveling the Risk Management Thread in Financial Planning
Presented in-person by Julie Hall, CFPâ, CFT-Iä, MSFRisk management is essential for maintaining financial stability, achieving goals, and navigating the uncertainties inherent in the financial world. A thoughtful and proactive approach to risk can enhance the overall effectiveness and resilience of your financial plan.18
Thursday, January 1810:30—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.19
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Saturday, January 201:00—2:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Brilliant Braille
Kids of all ages are invited to come celebrate National Braille Month at the library! We'll explore books written in braille, play with braille-enhanced toys, and learn to write our names in braille. Registration required.21
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Monday, January 226:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
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Growing Healthful Herbs
Recent news reports about heavy metals and other contaminants in commercially-grown herbs and spices are alarming, to say the least. The good news is that you can grow many of your favorite herbs at home where you can control most of the external forces that cause contamination: the soil, the air, and applications of agricultural chemicals.…Learn More23
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Wednesday, January 2410:00—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, January 246:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Yoga at the Library
Join 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 strongly recommended, but not required.25
Thursday, January 2510:30—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, January 256:00—6:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Evening Family 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.26
Friday, January 262:00—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, January 291:30—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, January 296:00—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.30
Tuesday, January 307:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Library Board Meeting
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 307:00—8:00 PMZoom
CANCELED - The Art of the Appeal
Presented 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 More31
Wednesday, January 3111:00 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
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 More