New Library Proposal on November 8 ballot
What you need to know about a New Library for Lyon Township:
 
The Lyon Township Board and LTPL Board have approved the use of the 11 Mile Rd and Milford Rd township-owned property for a new library facility and future township park! 
 
The new library portion of this project will be on the November 8 election ballot, asking for the passage of a millage for a construction bond to build the new library facility. 
 
The approved millage will be for 0.4677 mills the first year, and an annual average of 0.3931 mills per year after that. This comes out to a median taxpayer cost of $103 in the first year. This millage is for the new library's construction bond, covering a total of $13 million over 30 years. 
 
The bond covers the new library construction costs and LTPL’s portion of infrastructure costs only. Park amenities, funded by the Township, will come after library construction. The township park portion of this project is dependent on the library millage’s passage on November 8.
 
In preparation for this vote, the Lyon Township Public Library has developed a webpage to inform you about what the new library project will entail. This webpage includes project history, library statistics, FAQs, and more. Check out the 'Re-Imagine Your Library' webpage here:
 
 
What Does LTPL Provide You?
 
LTPL will be on the November 8 Election ballot for a new library building!
 
Find out more about a new library for Lyon Township here:
 
https://lyon.lib.mi.us/new-library-plans/
Your public library, LTPL, is a destination for lifelong education. From children to adults, LTPL provides opportunities to grow and learn.
 
“…Your library is a vibrant center of learning and it is evident that your patrons truly value the experience you offer and the work that you do. You do it so well. More than ever, our community members are seeking out places that encourage and support them as they take a more active role in learning. I know that LTPL will continue to provide that space.”- Laurie Bone, Director of Education and Outreach, Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium
 
With a variety of lectures, workshops, classes, presentations and events, LTPL provides opportunities for all residents to learn something new.
 
In 2021, LTPL provided 310 informative, educational, and entertaining events to 7,680 attendees!
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Don't Forget to Vote
Register to vote in preparation of the midterm election on NOV 8!
 
The Michigan Voter Information Center provides complete information on registering to vote, your polling location, sample ballots, absentee voting and more.
 
Lyon Township residents can register to vote and vote in person on Election Day any time up to 8pm at the Township Clerk's office At 58000 Grand River Avenue, New Hudson, MI. You’ll need to bring your proof of eligibility and residency.
 
Proof of eligibility:
 
To be eligible to register to vote you must be:
  • A Michigan resident (at the time you register) and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days (when you vote)
  • A United States citizen
  • At least 18 years of age (when you vote)
  • Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison
Proof of residency:
 
You must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents. Acceptable documents include:
  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document
Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center for more instructions and details here:
 
 
Upcoming Events
Next Friends of the Library Book Sale November 17-20
Get ready for our next Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library Book Sale!
 
Thursday, November 17 10:00am-8:30pm
Friday, November 18, 10:00am-4:30pm
Saturday, November 19, 10:00am-4:30pm
Sunday, November 20, 12:00-3:30pm
 
Drop by the Lyon Township Public Library on Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, November 20 for our next Friends of LTPL Book Sale. Browse gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks at low prices and find something for yourself, family or friends before the holidays! All proceeds go toward library events, collections and special projects for our community to enjoy.
 
We need volunteers!  Click here to sign up to work the Book Sale.
 
Do you love books, reading, and libraries? Consider joining the Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library as a volunteer and help organize donations, setup for book sales throughout the year, and help plan and manage other special events to support and raise funds for the library!
 
 
Youth and Teen
Cranky Contraptions with Sloan Longway

November 12,
11:00am & 2pm
Legos
with
Librarians

November 28, 6pm
Thanksgiving
Storytime

November 10, 10:30am 
Adult
In-Person Notary with John Hogan of Comerica Bank

Monday, November 21, 6-7pm
As American as Pumpkin Pie

Wed, November 16, 7:00pm
Forcing Bulbs for Winter Beauty

Monday, November 21, 6:30pm

Genealogy
Genealogy Book Club

Friday, November 10, 2pm
 
Join us as we discuss "This Tender Land" by: William Kent Krueger
Learn a New Language with Mango
New Books to Read this Fall
The rise of the dragon : an illustrated history of the Targaryen dynasty. Volume one
by George R. R. Martin

Chronicling the creation and rise of House Targaryen in Westeros, this illustrated reference serves as a must-have overview for both fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as anyone looking to learn about the most powerful family in the Seven Kingdoms. Illustrations.
Before I go
by Brian Charles

"For fans of Nicholas Sparks, Mitch Albom, Charles Martin, and Richard Paul Evans, Before I Go is at once a tender love story with a twist, a profound portrait of life after loss, and an uplifting exploration of the numinous connections that give our lives meaning. The Notebook meets The Shac k in this poignant tale about how the people we love stay with us forever...in sometimes surprising ways. A year after her husband's plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean, Abby Gamble knows she needs to start moving beyond her grief. She and Ben shared a deep love, made even stronger by the heartache they went through together. But Ben would want her to keep living. So Abby throws herself once more into her cosmetics company--only to find herself at a crossroads whenshe meets Joel, a physician whose past is as scarred as hers. Joel has never forgiven himself for a fateful childhood decision. That guilt has spurred him on to save other lives. When he meets Abby he begins to see a way forward, though Abby is holding back, struggling with the idea of finally leaving Ben behind. Yet Ben isn't gone. Ever since his plane went down, he's been trying to make his way back to Abby. That journey begins on an island thousands of miles away, as Ben discovers his journal among the wreckage debris that has washed up on shore--a series of letters that recounts Abby and Ben's love story. Rereading his letters about the life they planned, and the joy and misfortune they encountered along the way, Ben knows what he must do. Somehow, he must set out to see Abby again--even if he doesn't know what will be waiting for him in the extraordinary event that he makes it home . . "
A gift of joy and hope
by Francis

"In this encouraging book, Pope Francis explores the meaning of true joy and offers an inspiring message: even in dark times, the light of hope can shine bright"
Attend Our Next Library Board Meeting
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 PM
Lyon Township Public Library Community Center
Attend the monthly meeting of the Lyon Township Public Library Board of Trustees to stay informed about what's happening at LTPL.
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Lyon Township Public Library
27005 Milford Rd.
South Lyon, Michigan 48178
(248) 437-8800

https://lyon.lib.mi.us/