New Library Plan Town Hall
Come See the Preliminary Designs for the New Library!
 
We understand that everyone is eager for our new library - we are too!
 
Members of the community are welcome to join us on Wednesday, August 23 at 7:00pm at LTPL as we discuss the design for the new library building. Quinn Evans architects will present the preliminary interior designs, and we are looking forward to receiving public feedback.
 
When you register you will receive a zoom link. You can choose to watch the presentation from home, or you can attend the event in person at LTPL.
 
 
Donations for Teacher Shopping Day Event
The South Lyon Educational Foundation is teaming up with Lyon Township Public Library and the Salem-South Lyon District Library to make sure our SLCS
teachers have lots of great books for their classroom libraries this year.
 
Do you have any used books in good condition (pre-K – 12) that you would like to donate? Please email perryrac@yahoo.com for a convenient porch pick-up. Donations will be accepted through Monday, August 21.
 
Together, we can support our kids and our schools!
 
 
Community Reads 2023
We are happy to present "Mika in Real Life" by Emiko Jean as the Neighborhood Library Associations 2023 Community Reads Selection
 
Synopsis:
Mika Suzuki’s life is a mess. Fired from a dead-end job, she shares a home with her best friend, who just might be a hoarder if all the unopened deliveries are a sign. Her last relationship ended in flames. And she’s a perpetual disappointment to her traditional Japanese parents, especially to her mother.
Then she receives the surprise of her life—a phone call from Penny, the baby she placed for adoption sixteen years ago. Now a headstrong teenager, Penny is eager to learn all about Mika, who she is and what her dreams are. The harder-won heart belongs to Thomas Calvin, Penny’s adoptive widower father. What starts as a rocky relationship with him slowly blossoms into friendship and, just maybe, something more.
Faced with her own insecurities, Mika at first embellishes the facts about her life. But Penny’s love revives so many of the dreams she once had, especially those about being an artist and making a difference in the world… ultimately forcing her to answer the question, just who is Mika in real life?
 
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The Novi Public Library will be hosting Emiko Jean for an author visit event on October 24th, register here. The Commerce Township Community Library, Lyon Township Public Library, Northville District Library, Salem-South Lyon District Library, Walled Lake City Library and Wixom Pubic Library will all put on programs related to the theme of the novel. You are welcome to attend events at all libraries, but know that registration is required. The scheduled events are as follows:
 
Salem-South Lyon District Library: Basic Genealogy, September 14, 6:30pm
 
Commerce Township Community Library: Shodō Japanese Calligraphy, September 30, 2:00pm
 
Lyon Township Public Library: Adoption Story with Carol Bogan: Her Own Way, October 3, 6:30pm on Zoom
 
Northville District Library: Intro to DNA Tests for Family History, October 11, 7:00pm
 
Wixom Public Library: Beyond the Basics in Your Genealogy Research, October 17, 6:30pm
 
Novi Public Library: Meet the Author: Emiko Jean, October 24, 7:00pm
 
Walled Lake City Library: Documentary Screening: Found, October 29, 4:30pm
 
Northville District Library: Shodō Japanese Calligraphy, November 2, 6:30pm
 
 
Books are available to check out at all libraries. Each library will be hosting an adult book club. Please check with individual libraries for dates, times and locations.
 
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All Together Now Summer Reading Challenge
Ends on August 31!
There is still time to participate in
LTPL's Summer Reading Challenge!
 
There are two more weeks of LTPL's All Together Now Summer Reading Challenge! Registration is still open, and we have lots of activities, crafts and events to keep the entire family entertained for the remainder of the summer.
 
Track the minutes you spend reading, attend library events, and complete fun challenges to earn prizes! You can log your activity by creating an account at http://ltpl.readsquared.com/.
 
For every 250 points you can choose a prize. To claim prizes, simply log into READsquared, find the prize store, browse the prizes, and "buy" a prize of your choosing with your points. Prizes will be prepared once each week. Any orders in by Wednesday evening will be available for pick up inside the library on Friday!
 
Need help signing up or logging minutes? Check out tutorial videos here.
 
Youth and Teen Events
Underwater Discovery: A Beginner's Guide to Scuba Diving
Wednesday, August 16, 7pm
Baffling Bill Magic Show
Thursday, August 17, 4pm or 6pm
(2pm - FULL)
 
Tangled: Shapes and Geometry with Sloan-Longway
Saturday, August 19, 1pm OR 3pm
(11am - FULL)
 
Beaded Paper Plate Sun
Take-and-Make Craft Kit
Pickup Begins Tuesday, August 22
 
Craftapalooza
Thursday, August 24, 3pm
(12:30 - FULL, 6pm - FULL)
 
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. Please register for one time slot so that we can be sure there is room for everyone.
 
Adult Events
Underwater Discovery: A Beginner's Guide to Scuba Diving
Wednesday, August 16, 7pm
 
New Library Plan
Town Hall
Wednesday, August 23, 7pm
Free Notary Service
Monday, August 28
Offered from 6-7pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 29, 11am-5pm
 
LTPL 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.
 
We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life.
 
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.
 
Donors should drink plenty of liquids for 24 hours prior to donation time.
You may schedule an appointment by clicking here, or by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767
 
Genealogy Events
Cathy's Going on a Road Trip: Howell Family History Center
Tuesday, August 29, 10am
*IMPORTANT NOTE - the date has been changed from 8/15 to 8/29*
 
Genealogy Roundtable
Friday, August 25, 2pm
 
Michigan Activity Pass
MAP Your Adventure!
 
Summer isn't over yet! Check out a MAP pass, which provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.
 
Click here for a tutorial on how to check out a pass.
 
Visit The Detroit Zoo This Summer With Discounted Tickets
 
Web Address: https://tickets.detroitzoo.org/
Store Name/Code: hemingway
 
Tri-County Broadband Survey
 
Lyon Township is one of the communities that has been identified as a lower broadband access area. The Merit Network is asking residents to complete this 5-minute survey to help to improve access to high speed internet in our community.

Why High-Speed Internet Matters:
Now, more than ever, high-speed Internet is an essential and crucial service to those who live, learn and work in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties. Unfortunately, reliable high-speed Internet access is unavailable county-wide. Accurate information about connectivity is needed to help bring high-speed Internet access to everyone in the Tri-County area.

If you don’t have internet service, you can still take this survey on a cellular web browser or text @moon to 1-855-613-1746. To request a paper survey, please contact 313-625-0029.
 
Notifications for New Books at LTPL!
Subscribe for new Book Notifications!
 
You may choose to subscribe to these newsletter lists to learn what new items are available at the library. Check the boxes for as many categories as you like, and you will automatically be notified when there are new titles available.
 
Click here to go to our website, then click the red button that says "Click here for new book notifications". From there, put in your first name, last name, email address, then follow the verification prompt.
 
 
Enjoy The Great Outdoors With Your Family In August!
See you at the campground : A Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and A Happier Family in the Great Outdoors
by Stephanie Puglisi

Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi were stressed out, sleep-deprived, and near the end of their rope with infant twins. They had no clear idea of how they could continue to travel with a growing family and full-time jobs. Then they bought a pop-up camper, and their lives changed forever. In See You at the Campground, Stephanie and Jeremy show readers how the open road could be the ticket to a happier, healthier family. From cabin camping to RVs to tents, and from national parks to private campgrounds, Stephanie and Jeremy explore the ins and outs of road trips, camping, and enjoying adventurous, exciting family trips that don't break the budget but leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Perfect for families who have never camped before, those thinking of exploring a new type of camping experience, and seasoned campers seeking high-level hacks and tips.
Hiking is Fundamental : A Step-by-Step Guide to Hitting the Trail
by Barbara Ann Kipfer

Part love letter, part invitation, Hiking is Fundamental is an informative celebration of hiking. Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in simple, classic, fun, illustrated list-style chapters.
Birds of Michigan Field Guide
by Stan Tekiela

This updated field guide features full-color photographs and information, organized by color, to help readers quickly and easily identify the Michigan birds they see.
Join the Friends of the Library
 
Do you love reading, books and libraries? Help out our Friends' group!

What you can do:
  1. Volunteer to organize all of the donations that are dropped off to the library
  2. Assist in setting up the annual book sales 3 or 4x a year
  3. Volunteer to run the book sales
  4. Help recruit new Friends to the group
  5. Share ideas for special events to fund raise and support the library!
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Lyon Township Public Library
27005 Milford Rd.
South Lyon, Michigan 48178
(248) 437-8800
https://lyon.lib.mi.us/