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Bright Starts Family Storytime

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

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.

Vitalant Blood Drive

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library. Walk in or make an appointment or by calling (877) 258-4825 or by visiting the drive's online...

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

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library.

Super Smash Bros Tournament Volunteers

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Work with librarians and help during this children's program. 

Closed
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:

Work with librarians and help during this children's program. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the ga...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the gaming gear! 

Cover of the book Horse featuring a sunset on a fenced-in field.

A Novel Morning Book Club: Horse

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction and moving memoirs. New members are always welcome!...

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

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction and moving memoirs. New members are always welcome!

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Parachute Play

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Event Details:

Play games and sing songs with friends and a big parachute! Register for one session only.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play games and sing songs with friends and a big parachute! Register for one session only.

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.

Lobby Piano Concert: Justin Prince

Monday, March 24, 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

Parachute Play

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Event Details:

Play games and sing songs with friends and a big parachute! Register for one session only.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play games and sing songs with friends and a big parachute! Register for one session only.

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.

Book Box - Bite-Sized Books

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

Can't decide what to read? Sign up for our Book Box program! Each month, registrants will receive a genre-themed box packed with librarian-selected books to borrow, along with trea...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can't decide what to read? Sign up for our Book Box program! Each month, registrants will receive a genre-themed box packed with librarian-selected books to borrow, along with treats, goodies, and other exciting swag.

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.

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. 

Toddler Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Event Details:

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

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.

Smith Crossing Book Discussion of Daisy Darker

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services facilitates a book discussion of Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney in the Smith Crossing Arts and Crafts Room.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Book Discussion, Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services facilitates a book discussion of Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney in the Smith Crossing Arts and Crafts Room.

Fingerprint Bugs Volunteers

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
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. 

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:

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

Fingerprint Bugs

Tuesday, March 25, 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:

Get ready for spring, and catch your very own bugs! 

Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Get ready for spring, and catch your very own bugs! 

Artist - Steve Kost

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Combat veteran and sculpture artist Steve Kost discusses his artwork process and guides a walkthrough of the metal sculptures in our lobby display case.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

Combat veteran and sculpture artist Steve Kost discusses his artwork process and guides a walkthrough of the metal sculptures in our lobby display case.

Google Docs Basics

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to create, edit, and share documents with Google's word processing program in this hands-on class. Registration is required. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to create, edit, and share documents with Google's word processing program in this hands-on class. 

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Knitting Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Do you admire handknit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit, so you can create your own. Parents are invited to accompany their children.  

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you admire handknit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit, so you can create your own. Parents are invited to accompany their children.  

Tai Chi

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to use breathing techniques, mini-mediations, and gentle movements to induce the “relaxation response” in your body.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use breathing techniques, mini-mediations, and gentle movements to induce the “relaxation response” in your body.

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. 

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

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.

Embroidery Hearts

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a special embroidered heart with step-by-step instructions.

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

Create a special embroidered heart with step-by-step instructions.

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. 

Computers Basics

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer. Registra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer. 

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Night Owls Storytime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Come hear stories and songs to end the day on a happy note.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come hear stories and songs to end the day on a happy note.

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.

Teen Take And Make Travel Tic Tac Toe

Friday, March 28, 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.