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Wednesday, May 110:30—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.2
Thursday, May 210:30—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Birth-to-3 Literacy Essentials 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 MoreThursday, May 26:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Piano Concert Talk: Folk Rock Revolution
Join pianist David Rodgers for a trip through the heights of folk rock in the 1960s and early 1970s. Featuring solo piano performances of hits by Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Crosby Stills and Nash, Jim Croce and many more, Rodgers will offer historical background info and stories behind the songs, musical trivia, and a question and answer session.…Learn More3
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Sunday, May 51:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Huron Valley Audubon Society presents Birding Panama and the Darien National Park
Sue Wright from the Huron Valley Audubon Society discusses the birds of Panama-Darien & Chiriqui including the Harpy Eagle.6
Monday, May 66:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Grow a Great Garden
Presented by Bevin Cohen. Discover how to plan, plant and grow your most productive garden ever! Learn from Bevin’s decades of growing experience, including tips on soil health, seed starting and transplanting, mulching and weeding and when to harvest your perfect produce, flowers and herbs!Bevin Cohen (Ben) is an award winning Michigan author, herbalist, owner of Small House Farm and host of the popular Seeds & Weeds podcast.7
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Wednesday, May 810:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Mother's Day Storytime @ LTPL
Join Ms. Staci or Ms. Jocelyn as we celebrate moms, grandmas, aunts, and other special ladies with 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 yrs old and their families. Registration is required.Wednesday, May 86:30—7:30 PMZoom
The 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering: How to Keep What Matters & Donate What Doesn't
Presented on Zoom by Stephanie SeferianAlthough Marie Kondo's "spark joy" decluttering introduced millions to minimalism, Kondo and other prominent minimalists fail to advocate for responsible decluttering that doesn't impact the planet. In this presentation, Stephanie outlines the 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering, including how to measure true value and ways to prioritize quality over quantity.…Learn More9
Thursday, May 910:30—11:30 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Birth-to-3 Literacy Essentials 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 MoreThursday, May 92:00—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. This month we are reading "Ancestor Trouble" by Maude Newton.
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Maud Newton’s ancestors have fascinated her since she was a girl. Her mother’s father was said to have married thirteen times.…Learn More10
Friday, May 102:00—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!
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Saturday, May 1110:00 AM—1:00 PMSalem South Lyon District Library9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI, 48178
Community Document Shredding at SSLDL
We 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 Salem South Lyon District Library.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Make a Circuit w/ Sloan Longway
8-18 year-olds are invited to explore electricity while building simple circuits that make motors move, lightbulbs light, and buzzers buzz. You’ll even make a circuit using a piece of paper. This workshop is designed for children aged 8-12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Grown ups should plan to participate, as sometimes a helping hand is needed! Saturday, May 112:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Make a Circuit w/ Sloan Longway
8-18 year-olds are invited to explore electricity while building simple circuits that make motors move, lightbulbs light, and buzzers buzz. You’ll even make a circuit using a piece of paper. This workshop is designed for children aged 8-12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Grown ups should plan to participate, as sometimes a helping hand is needed! 12
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Monday, May 135:30—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.14
Tuesday, May 142:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Book Sale Setup
Book Sale Setup
Tuesday, May 147:00—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 "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid. Books can be checked out at the library, or place a hold on a copy here. Download the eBook or audiobook on Libby here.
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Monday, May 206:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Instant Gardens: Growing Food and Flowers in Containers
Presented by Pam Quackenbush. Gardening in containers is the perfect solution for many gardening challenges. Containers are space-saving, portable, and almost weed-free. With no need for special equipment, you can grow a wide variety of different vegetables, flowers, and herbs on a balcony, patio, porch, or window box.…Learn More21
Tuesday, May 2110:00 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 MoreTuesday, May 216:30—8:00 PMZoom
Ten Things Every Eastern European Genealogist Should Know
Learn how to maximize your Eastern European genealogy research with the ten key things to know before you even begin. Topics to be addressed: Tips for planting your family tree online, determining names and places, pinpointing places, the best online databases for getting what you need and practices for citing sources and recording information, and what to expect when you cross the pond.…Learn More22
Wednesday, May 2210:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Music Time! at the Library: Planes, Trains, Trucks, & Cars
Music Time! will join us for a "Planes, Trains, Trucks, & Cars" themed music exploration session for children aged 0-5 and their families. Caregivers will sing along and play with their children as we chant, sing, explore instruments, rhythm, and play movement games. We will use our imaginations to to ride our favorite modes of transportation! You are welcome to bring your favorite small car, train, plane, or truck, but we'll also have a few here. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration required.Wednesday, May 226:00—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
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, May 231:30—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.Thursday, May 236:00—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.Thursday, May 236:00—7:00 PMZoom
World Turtle Day with Australia's Reef Authority
Join us online to celebrate World Turtle Day. Marine educators from Australia's Reef Authority will start with a look at the biology and adaptations of sea turtles. Using examples from their aquarium's Turtle Hospital, they will examine the impacts of marine debris and look at how sea turtles are affected by other human activities worldwide and what actions are being taken to help protect sea turtle populations.…Learn More24
Friday, May 242:00—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. Friday, May 242:00—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, May 25Closed
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Wednesday, May 296:30—6:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE 6:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, or 7:45pm sessions! Currently 6:30 is the only session that is full. New or struggling readers in grades 1-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute "Paws for Reading" session with one of our local certified therapy dogs.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 296:45—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading
New or struggling readers in grades 1-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute "Paws for Reading" session with one of our local certified therapy dogs. Dogs are excellent listeners and never interrupt! The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 297:00—7:15 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading
New or struggling readers in grades 1-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute "Paws for Reading" session with one of our local certified therapy dogs. Dogs are excellent listeners and never interrupt! The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 297:15—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading
New or struggling readers in grades 1-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute "Paws for Reading" session with one of our local certified therapy dogs. Dogs are excellent listeners and never interrupt! The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 297:30—7:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading
New or struggling readers in grades 1-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute "Paws for Reading" session with one of our local certified therapy dogs. Dogs are excellent listeners and never interrupt! The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 297:45—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading
New or struggling readers in grades 1-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute "Paws for Reading" session with one of our local certified therapy dogs. Dogs are excellent listeners and never interrupt! The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well.…Learn More30
Thursday, May 306:00—6:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
CANCELED - 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.31