Celebrate our great nation with America the Beautiful!

Celebrate our nation with your family: share the gorgeously illustrated book "America the Beautiful"!

Finally! Governor Snyder Signs Bills Allowing Biological Fathers the Right to Seek Paternity of Their Children. Ask a Family Law Attorney.

How recent enactment of the Revocation of Paternity Act, under limited circumstances, allows an alleged father to seek the revocation of a prior paternity determination or presumption.

Library Picks: Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad Novels

If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading any of Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad novels, I recommend picking one up before the late July release of Broken Harbor.

Why Wordless Books Work: The Lion and the Mouse

Why read wordless picture books? Share The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney and you'll see why wordless books work to build strong readers.

Library Picks: 'Bag It', 'Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey'

Look for these three new non-fiction DVDs at the Orion Township Public Library.

Have fun today with "Toys 100 Years Ago"!

If you're already hearing the "I'm bored!" chorus from your kids, swing by the Orion Township Public Library for "Toys 100 Years Ago".

Library Picks: 'Beat the Reaper, 'Code Name Verity'

Here are three new books on CD recently added to the Orion Township Public Library collection.

"The Purple Balloon" for all who miss Kenley

Our community is mourning the loss of Kenley, a bright-eyed toddler. Here are two books that you can share with children that offer gentle reassurance no matter what your faith is.

Library Picks: Five Star Books

As a librarian, I always have to be ready to recommend a good book. Here are two novels and one non-fiction book that I deemed worthy of five stars.

Kick Off Summer Reading with "Adventures in Cartooning"!

Orion Library's summer theme is “Dream Big – Read”, and if your kid loves to draw, "Adventures in Cartooning" is a dream come true.

Library Picks: ‘Ashfall’, ‘Divergent’

If you’re a fan of the Hunger Games series and are wondering what to read next, here are three teen dystopian series to try.

Grab a Graphic Novel like "Binky the Space Cat"!

How do you make reading fun during the summer? Give kids graphic novels like "Binky the Space Cat" by Ashley Spires, then print off these free activity sheets!

Library Picks: 'The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know', 'The Great Divergence'

At the Orion Township Public Library, we have plenty of resources to keep you informed. Here are four new non-fiction selections on hot topics in the news right now.

Lake Orion Varsity Boys Lacrosse

LOHS Varsity Boys Lacrosse thanks for a great season!

Take "Just a Second" to read with your child!

"Just a Second: a different way to look at time" by Steve Jenkins will get your kids thinking about math in an entirely different way.

LOHS Varsity Lacrosse 1st Play Off Game

Time Change for LOHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse play off game

OAA White Title goes to Lake Orion Varsity Lacrosse

LOHS Varsity Dragon lacrosse team wins back-to-back OAA White Division titles!

Library Picks: ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’

It’s not always easy being an introvert in a society that values extroverts. Susan Cain's tribute to the power of quieter folks speaks volumes.

Dream Something Big this summer at the Orion Library!

Combine math, art, and reading with your children this summer at the Orion Township Public Library and "Dream Something Big"!

Library Picks: 'Perla', 'Afterwards'

Here are three new books by popular fiction authors you might want to consider adding to your to-read list.

Lake Orion Varsity Boys Lacrosse

Lake Orion Varsity Lacrosse is white-hot in the OAA White Division!

We Will Miss You, Maurice Sendak

Most people remember Maurice Sendak's book "Where the Wild Things Are", but he wrote and/or illustrated dozens of children's books. Here are a few of my favorites by the master author/illustrator.

Losing A Beloved Pet - A Tribute To Scarlett

Scarlett was a joyful four year old Bichon who lost her battle with autoimmune hemolytic anemia last fall.

Lake Orion Varsity Boys Lacrosse

Lake Orion High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse sits at the top of the OAA white Division

Library Picks: 'The Amish', 'To Hell and Back Again'

You might know them as documentaries, but here at the Orion Township Public Library, we like to call them non-fiction DVDs. Here are three of the newest titles to hit our shelves.

"Me...Jane" and what a good biography can do

A good biography can inspire your child (and you!) to dream bigger than before. Here's a picture book to get kids outside, loving nature, and following their passion.

Library Picks: 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter', 'The Fault in Our Stars'

At the Orion Township Public Library, we have a variety of audio books in many genres, including fiction, mysteries, science fiction and fantasy, westerns, and non-fiction.

Lake Orion Teacher Nominated 'Media Educator of the Year'

Lake Orion High School teacher, Roger Smith, is in the running to win Specs Howard School of Media Arts "Media Educator of the Year" award.

A Perfect Picture Book to Inspire Compassion in Our Children

Share this picture book to inspire compassion in our children: My Heart Will Not Sit Down by Mara Rockliff and Ann Tanksley

Paula Kurzawa Photography hosts OPERATION SMILE!

For 15 min of your time and a $24 donation to OPERATION SMILE, you can help change a child's life!

Hospice Volunteering: An Activity For Your Heart

To say "I'm a hospice volunteer" is something to be proud of.

Potty Training: Going For the Gold

Potty training can be enough to drive any mom crazy. So, who is easiest to train... boys or girls?

Don't Let Holiday Parties Ruin Your Weight Loss Success

These five secrets will help you enjoy the holidays while still staying fit.

Big Debtor States Like Obama

The higher a state's debt per capita, the more likely it was to go for Obama in the 2008 election. The relationship is very clear and highly significant statistically.

Did Craigslist Eat Your Job?

By making it easier to buy and sell used goods, the internet in general, and Craigslist in particular, may be depressing the demand for new goods, eating your job and slowing economic recovery.

Improving Joint Health in 3 Easy Steps

Here are three tips for managing joint pain and maintaining joint health.

Using Your Phone's Camera to Lose Weight

A 2-month project combining technology, social media and nutrition!

Patch Blogger Launches New Personal Training Website

The new website includes information about personal trainer and wrestling coach Dan Sabin's personal training businesses.

Three Steps to Boosting Your Metabolism

Here are a few ways to boost your metabolism.

Martial Arts Improve Physical and Mental Health

Participating in martial arts can help increase cardiovascular health, total strength, coordination, mental discipline and self control.