New Library Project Progress

As each week passes, we are getting closer and closer to the completion of the new library project, and the staff and board of LTPL want to extend our thanks to the Lyon Township community for your continued support and patience throughout the development of this project.

There is great progress being made every day at the new library site. Both brickwork and structural steel work have been completed. Interior plumbing work and interior electrical work are in progress. Curbs and paving have been completed, and the final layer of asphalt will be done in the spring prior to opening. Windows are being put in, and work on the interior of the building will be done through the winter months.

We greatly appreciate everyone who has stopped by the library and voiced your excitement to us! We will continue to share picture updates of the library’s progress on social media, so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X, where we will continue to share pictures and any important updates!

Visit the Reimagine Your Library page on our website to stay up to date with the latest information. The library board and staff are thankful to our team – Quinn Evans Architects, Civil Engineering Solutions and Frank Rewold & Sons – for their dedication to the project. As planning progresses, please check out our website for more details at https://lyon.lib.mi.us/new-library-plans/.



Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

The Lyon Township Friends of the Library periodically hold used book sales. These are our most important fundraisers for raising money to assist the library with new fixtures, books, programming, and other needs.

The next book sale is coming up in November! The dates and times are as follows:
• Thursday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, November 16, 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

We accept donations of used books, DVDs and CDs in good condition. We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines. Any items that are yellow, torn, moldy or dirty will not be accepted. Interested in helping at the book sale? Visit https://lyon.lib.mi.us/about/support-the-library/ to sign-up for a volunteer shift!



Join the Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit group whose purpose is to support the library through volunteerism, fundraising activities and sponsorship of programs and services. Becoming a member offers you the opportunity to share thoughts, donate your time and lend your talents. Join us in making LTPL the best it can be by going to https://lyon.lib.mi.us/about/support-the-library/ to sign-up to become a Friend of the Library.



Neighborhood Library Association’s 15th Annual Community Reads

The Neighborhood Library Association's 15th annual Community Reads selection is "My Murder" by Katie Williams.

Synopsis: Lou is a happily married mother of an adorable toddler. She's also the victim of a local serial killer. Recently brought back to life and returned to her grieving family by a government project, she is grateful for this second chance. But as the new Lou re-adapts to her old routines, and as she bonds with other female victims, she realizes that disturbing questions remain about what exactly preceded her death and how much she can really trust those around her.

Now it is not enough to care for her child, love her husband and work the job she's always enjoyed – she must also figure out the circumstances of her death. Darkly comic, tautly paced, and full of surprises, “My Murder” is a devour-in-one-sitting,clever twist on the classic thriller.

Novi Public Library will host Katie Williams for an author presentation on Monday, November 10, and you can register on Novi’s website to attend! Visit the NLA's website at https://nlacommunityreads.weebly.com/ for more information.

Books are available to check out at the library, and the ebook and audiobook versions are available on Libby.



Red Cross Blood Drives

LTPL has partnered with the American Red Cross to host blood drives throughout the year. According to the Red Cross, someone in the U.S. is in need of blood every two seconds, so blood products must be constantly replenished. We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready before an emergency occurs.

Donors of all blood types are needed. The upcoming blood drive dates at LTPL are:
• Tuesday, November 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, December 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Donors should drink plenty of liquids for 24 hours prior to donation time. You may schedule an appointment from LTPL’s event calendar, or by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.



Monthly Genealogy Programs

• Genealogy Book Club: Second Thursday of the month, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (Meets offsite at Teresita Mexican Grill in New Hudson.)
• Genealogy Roundtable: Second and fourth Friday of the month, 2:00-3:30 p.m.



Mark Your Calendars

• Books & Brews: December 2, January 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Cancun Mexican Grill.