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Crisis Center Coat Drive

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will be collecting warm coats, hats, mittens and other winter goods for domestic violence survivors.  

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will be collecting warm coats, hats, mittens and other winter goods for domestic violence survivors.  

Homeschool Board Games and Bricks

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Meet some new friends at our monthly homeschool meetup. Bring a friend or come open to meeting a new one. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

Meet some new friends at our monthly homeschool meetup. Bring a friend or come open to meeting a new one. 

Paint a Latte

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Grades 6-12. Winter Reading is starting up. Come learn how to paint a latte with us while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. 

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Winter Reading is starting up. Come learn how to paint a latte with us while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. 

Adult Take & Makes

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

Adult Take & Makes - Lip Balm

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

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. 

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. 

A Very Special Bright Starts: Winter Wonderfest

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

All Ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime. 

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.

Winter Wonderfest Teen Volunteers

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Grades 6-12. Help with our Winterfest Day. We’ll have various stations and activities that you will help run with the help of our librarians. Lunch will be provided. 

 

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

Grades 6-12. Help with our Winterfest Day. We’ll have various stations and activities that you will help run with the help of our librarians. Lunch will be provided. 

 

Winter Wonderfest

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the beginning of Winter Reading with a special all-ages event. Wind your way through the library to enjoy wintry demos, crafts, warm drinks, live music, and some special animal guests.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of Winter Reading with a special all-ages event. Wind your way through the library to enjoy wintry demos, crafts, warm drinks, live music, and some special animal guests.

Juggling Funny Stories

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Holiday Ornament Glowforge Project

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

In this class, you will use the Glowforge machine to create a take home holiday ornament project. Previous Glowforge experience or having previously taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, you will use the Glowforge machine to create a take home holiday ornament project. Previous Glowforge experience or having previously taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Santa in the Library

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree.  

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree.  

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months, Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. Join Spark the Firefly for her first snow day- sledding, ice skating and more! Spark’s Snow Day includes music, interactive movement, puppets and lots of winter family fun!

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months, Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Join Spark the Firefly for her first snow day- sledding, ice skating and more! Spark’s Snow Day includes music, interactive movement, puppets and lots of winter family fun!

Holiday Ornament Glowforge Project

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

In this class, you will use the Glowforge machine to create a take home holiday ornament project. Previous Glowforge experience or having previously taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, you will use the Glowforge machine to create a take home holiday ornament project. Previous Glowforge experience or having previously taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Take And Make: Five Nights at Freddy’s Paper Masks

Monday, December 8, 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

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. 

Piano Concert: Justin Prince

Monday, December 8, 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

Snowy Owl Craft Teen Volunteers

Monday, December 8, 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

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

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

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

Snowy Owl Craft

Monday, December 8, 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

Grades 3-5. Learn some fun facts about owls and make a cute owl to take home! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn some fun facts about owls and make a cute owl to take home! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Cut the Cable

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This lecture-style class will show you how to cut your cable subscription and get your home ready for streaming. 

No Registration is required.

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

This lecture-style class will show you how to cut your cable subscription and get your home ready for streaming. 

No Registration is required.

Vitalant Tabling for Saturday's Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Meet your local Vitalant Blood Drive representative. Ask questions and get registered for December’s Blood Drive.

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

Meet your local Vitalant Blood Drive representative. Ask questions and get registered for December’s Blood Drive.

Ageless Grace

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.  

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

Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.  

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. 

What’s a Fractured Fairy Tale? Teen Volunteers

Tuesday, December 9, 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

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

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

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

What’s a Fractured Fairy Tale?

Tuesday, December 9, 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

Grades K-2. Let’s explore all the twists and turns of the traditional fairytale and create your own gingerbread in disguise! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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

Grades K-2. Let’s explore all the twists and turns of the traditional fairytale and create your own gingerbread in disguise! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Community Holiday Caroling with Violinist Stephane Collopy at Autumn Leaves Senior Living

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program

You are invited! Join library staff as we carol at some of our favorite senior residences! Stephane Collopy will accompany us on violin. No singing experience is required. All ages welcome. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited! Join library staff as we carol at some of our favorite senior residences! Stephane Collopy will accompany us on violin. No singing experience is required. All ages welcome. 

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.

Art Explorers: Suncatchers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6

Ages 3-6. Use coffee filters and markers to create a one-of-a-kind suncatcher. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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

Ages 3-6. Use coffee filters and markers to create a one-of-a-kind suncatcher. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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.