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Pop Up Lobby Concert - Justin Prince

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Hot Chocolate Paint and Sip

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Winter Reading by painting a mug and drinking hot chocolate with friends.   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Winter Reading by painting a mug and drinking hot chocolate with friends. 

 

Take & Make - Snowman Handprint

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Take and Make. For Orland Park residents only. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Take and Make. For Orland Park residents only. 

Library Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Orland Park Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
Orland Park Public Library

Library closed for New Year's Day. We will reopen on January 2 at 9 a.m.

Closing
Branches:
Orland Park Public Library
Description:

Library closed for New Year's Day. We will reopen on January 2 at 9 a.m.

Lobby Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Electronic Cooking Devices Demo

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Limits

Please note you may only register for one spot per library card. Multiple registrations associated with the same library card will be cancelled. 

Take & Make - Paper Plate Snowman

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Take and Make. For Orland Park residents only. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Take and Make. For Orland Park residents only. 

Giving Tree Volunteers

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately. 

Reading Dragons Family Movie Night

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Close out your winter break with a family movie night featuring dragons in honor of our Reading Dragons Winter Reading Challenge. Bring your blankets and spread out on the floor. A...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Close out your winter break with a family movie night featuring dragons in honor of our Reading Dragons Winter Reading Challenge. Bring your blankets and spread out on the floor.

Meet The Artist: James Bowden

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery Wall at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

AbstractionsAcrylic on PVC PanelsCome meet artist James Bowden and learn about his work.Light refreshments will be served.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Gallery Wall
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Abstractions
Acrylic on PVC Panels

Come meet artist James Bowden and learn about his work.
Light refreshments will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Orland Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability to any library presentations should contact the library at (708) 428-5114 at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

Adult Take & Makes - NO CRAFT THIS MONTH

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website.&n...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website. 

Teen Take And Make Mini Locker Clipboards

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Loft at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. 

Lobby Piano Concert: Justin Prince

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room - 104A at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregive...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers. Registration is now required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Orland Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability to any library presentations should contact the library at (708) 428-5114 at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

Belgian Beer & Chocolate

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chocolate and travel lovers, this is the program for you! Join Scott and Sandi Pointon for a virtual tour of Belgium while having a tasting of genuine Belgian chocolate.

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Chocolate and travel lovers, this is the program for you! Join Scott and Sandi Pointon for a virtual tour of Belgium while having a tasting of genuine Belgian chocolate.

Writers' Group

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Writers’ Group:

Have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults. Questions? Email hkametas@orlandparklibrary.org for information abou...

Event Details:

We know our patrons love to read, but how about those of you who put the ink to paper as well? Join us for a drop-in session the first Tuesday of every month to read and discuss yo...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

We know our patrons love to read, but how about those of you who put the ink to paper as well? Join us for a drop-in session the first Tuesday of every month to read and discuss your work and the work of your fellow wordsmiths.

Writers’ Group

Have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults. Questions? Email hkametas@orlandparklibrary.org for information about how to join this event. 

Identity Theft

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office presents tips on avoiding stolen identity.

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office presents tips on avoiding stolen identity.

New Year Bingo Volunteers

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

New Year Bingo

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Come play Bingo and start the year as a winner! Registration is appreciated but not required.  

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come play Bingo and start the year as a winner! Registration is appreciated but not required.  

Can You Survive? Team Trivia Competition Volunteers

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Can You Survive? Team Trivia Competition

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Love the “I Survived” series? Here's your time to prove it with some team trivia! We will have kid-only teams of no more than 5 and you may be placed onto a team randomly. Registra...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Love the “I Survived” series? Here's your time to prove it with some team trivia! We will have kid-only teams of no more than 5 and you may be placed onto a team randomly. Registration is appreciated, but not required.   

Spice Club

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes. Available star...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Attention patrons with food allergies. Please be aware that food present at this program may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, or wheat.

OPPL Puppet Hospital

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6
Event Details:

Calling all doctors! The puppets of OPPL need you! Help nurse them back to health so they can get back to storytime shenanigans. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all doctors! The puppets of OPPL need you! Help nurse them back to health so they can get back to storytime shenanigans. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for a child and one adult caregiver, so please be prepared to stay for the event.

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.