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Tuesday, October 1All DayNone
Halloween Pet Magnet Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Sign up to receive a Take-and-Make Craft Kit to make a "Halloween Pet" foam magnet craft. Your little animals' tails will wag as they Craft up some fun this Halloween making puppies and kitties that are costumed as monsters, witches and vampires! Whichever cutie you craft, they will make a bright addition to your refrigerator magnet collection, and their friendly grin will make you smile every time you see him! Size: 8" x 7 3/4"
Kits will be available to pick up in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) beginning Tuesday, October 1st. Any kits not picked up by Tuesday, October 8th will be offered to children on the wait list. Registration required.Tuesday, October 16:30—7:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
How To Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation
Presented by Justine Jovanovski, who is a seasoned travel professional and owner of Never Look Back Vacations. As a former Disney Cast Member and someone who travels to Walt Disney World frequently, she knows all the tips and tricks for planning the best…Learn More2
Wednesday, October 210:00—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, October 310:30—11:15 AMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Music Time! at the Library: Fall Fun
Music Time! will join us for a "Fall Fun" 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! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration required.4
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Sunday, October 62:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Learn To Code Python for Beginners
It's never too early to learn about computer programming! Teertha Segu, local high school senior, will be teaching tweens and teens aged 9-17 how to code using the Python language. This series of four 90-minute sessions is designed for the beginner coder. No coding experience is necessary but basic arithmetic skills will be required (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Engaging lessons and activities will spark students' interests in coding and encourage exploration and curiosity. Please plan to attend all four sessions, as each class will build upon the previous one (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, and 10/6). 7
Monday, October 710:30—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 More8
Tuesday, October 87:00—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, "Chevy in the Hole" by Kelsey Ronan. Books can be checked out at the library, or place a hold on a copy here. Download the audiobook on Libby here.…Learn More9
Wednesday, October 910:00—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 97:00—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
CANCELED - Year-End Tax Planning Considerations
Presented by Julie Hall of Vision Capital Partners
Year-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 and Practitioner,…Learn More10
Thursday, October 1010:30—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, October 102:00—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 will be reading the 2024 Community Reads Selection "Chevy In The Hole" by Kelsey Ronan! Books are available to checkout at the library, and the audiobook version is available on the Libby App. Synopsis:In the opening pages of Chevy in the Hole, August “Gus” Molloy has just overdosed in a bathroom stall of the Detroit farm-to-table restaurant where he works.…Learn More11
Friday, October 112:00—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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Sunday, October 131:00—3:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Huron Valley Audubon Society presents Birds of Brazil
Jeff Stacey from the Huron Valley Audubon Society discusses his birding adventures in southern Brazil – namely the Pantanal and Atlantic forest, where he encountered over 420 species of birds.14
Monday, October 1410:30—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, October 146:00—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.15
Tuesday, October 156:30—8:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Zoom
Exploring New Frontiers in Genealogy: AI, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and the Metaverse
Presented by Lisa Alzo on Zoom (Will be in Community Center on projection screen for those who cannot do zoom)You may have heard these terms on the news, but what do they have to do with genealogy? This session demonstrates how these emerging technologies will shape a new frontier in family history, including how we research our ancestors and share their stories.…Learn More16
Wednesday, October 1610:00—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 167:00—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Go Local! Help Your Farmers, Your Community, and Your Health—Choose Farm-Fresh Produce & Meat
Presented in-person by Lisa HowardNow more than ever before, we want to know where our food comes from. During this program, we’ll talk about the differences between animals raised on pasture and animals raised in confined animal feeding operations and why it’s worth choosing the former.…Learn More17
Thursday, October 1710:30—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, October 176:30—7:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel is in its third century as “America’s summer place. ” The ambiance of Mackinac Island combines with the hotel’s ultimate level of hospitality, premiere dining, and five-star guest experience for an unforgettable stop on any visitor’s itinerary.…Learn More18
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Saturday, October 1910:30 AM—1:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Sensory Playgroup (3 Events)
Our littlest learners will use their senses and tools to explore seasonal sensory bins with their grown up. Families can make a sensory bottle or sound shaker to take home. Sloan Museum of Discovery staff are bringing us a Sensory Exploration Playgroup for families with toddlers and preschoolers aged 0-4 years old (older siblings may attend and play with their little learner, but activities are designed for toddlers). Sessions are 30 minutes long. Registration required. Please choose one session: 10:30-11:00am, 11:30am-12:00pm, or 12:30-1:00pm. Select an occurrence to register for:
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Monday, October 21All DayNone
Halloween Gourd Ghosts
Register to receive a kit to decorate Halloween ghosts made from dried gourds!
You will receive all the materials to create your spooky holiday craft. Gourds measure 4-6 inches. Kits will be available to pickup in the curbside lobby (north end of the building) on October 21.…Learn MoreMonday, October 2110:30—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, October 216:30—8:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Preserving the Harvest
Presented by Bevin CohenYou've harvested some amazing produce from your garden. Now what? In this fun and informative presentation, Bevin talks about a variety of food preservation techniques: canning, dehydrating, fermenting, freezing, pickling, and smoking, as well as making jams, jellies, and marmalades.…Learn More22
Tuesday, October 226:00—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Special Library Board Meeting
Special Board meeting - Budget Workshop meeting
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Wednesday, October 2310:00—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 236:30—7:30 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
The Haunted Great Lakes
Join Author Shetan Noir at LTPL as she discusses the Haunted Great Lakes with subjects like ghost ships, devil's triangles, haunted lighthouses, and more!24
Thursday, October 2410:30—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, October 246:00—6:45 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Halloween 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.25
Friday, October 252:00—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, October 2810:30—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, October 282:00—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, October 286:00—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.29
Tuesday, October 297:00—9:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Library Board Meeting & Budget Meeting
Monthly Library Board Meeting, and Public Budget Hearing for the 2025 Budget. The Lyon Township Public Library Board (“Library Board”) of the Lyon Township Public Library (“Library”) will hold a public hearing on the Library budget (“Budget”) for the fiscal year January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 at the Lyon Township Public Library located at 27005 Milford Rd.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 3010:00—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 305:30—7:00 PMLibrary Community CenterLyon Township Public Library27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI, 48178
Paws for Reading (6 Events)
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. A handful of books will be available, but feel free to bring one from home. Each child will have one-on-one reading time. Select an occurrence to register for:
5:30—5:45 PMPaws for Reading
5:45—6:00 PMPaws for Reading
6:00—6:15 PMPaws for Reading
6:15—6:30 PMPaws for Reading
6:30—6:45 PMPaws for Reading
6:45—7:00 PMPaws for Reading
Wednesday, October 307:00—8:30 PMZoom
SAT & ACT Success
Presented by My College Planning Team on Zoom. This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams. Families will learn key differences between the SAT and ACT, the best time to start studying, keys to achieving one’s highest score, and how the SAT/ACT can impact merit aid and scholarships.…Learn More31
Thursday, October 3110:30—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 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.