Orion Township Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

Submitted by Becky Bolin

The Orion Township Public Library welcomed more than 500 adults, teens and children Saturday as it hosted its annual 2013 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party. 

The families enjoyed outdoor fun with activities, food, live music and creative projects. 

Community partners including FlipSpot, L.A. Dance, Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild, Friends of the Library, the Brooksie Way, the DNR, PeeWee Patch, Heritage Spinning and Weaving and the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry had interactive displays for families to visit.  For the kids there was a dunk tank, miniature golf, face painting and much more.  Entertainment was provided by RJ Spangler and food was donated by Dunkin’ Donuts, Qdoba, Starbucks and Kona Ice.

All ages can continue to sign up for the Summer Reading program at orionlibrary.org.  Every age has its own theme: Youth – Dig into Reading! & Rubber Ducky Read to Me Program; Teens – Beneath the Surface; and Adults – Groundbreaking Reads. 

The Summer Reading program will conclude on Aug. 17 with family activities at the library featuring magician Jason Abbott and a grand prize drawing.  Teens will end their Summer Reading Club with an overnight library lock-in on Aug. 16.

For more information about the 2013 Summer Reading program visit the Orion Township Public Library at 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, orionlibrary.org or call 248-693-3000.