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Halloween Week: Once Upon a Time

Thursday, October 24, 2024 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
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some s...

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
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some stories! No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Poster for Creature From the Black Lagoon

Thursday Classic Matinee: Creature From the Black Lagoon

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Classic Matinee:

They sure don’t make ‘em like they used to. Whether you’re a film novice or a classic movie connoisseur, you’re welcome to join us on the fourth Thursday of the month for...

Event Details:

A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study, (IMDb).

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study, (IMDb).

Thursday Classic Matinee

They sure don’t make ‘em like they used to. Whether you’re a film novice or a classic movie connoisseur, you’re welcome to join us on the fourth Thursday of the month for our Thursday Classic Matinee. Popcorn will be provided by Marcus Orland Park Cinema! 

  • Sept. 26: On the Waterfront
  • Oct. 24: Creature from the Black Lagoon 
  • Nov: None (Thanksgiving)
  • Dec. 26: Meet Me in St. Louis

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.

Senior Living Visit: Brookdale

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services brings a browsing collection of large type books and audiovisual materials to residents of Brookdale Senior Living.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services brings a browsing collection of large type books and audiovisual materials to residents of Brookdale Senior Living.

OPPL Con Tape Obstacle Course Volunteers

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Create obstacle courses in the picture shelves for our upcoming annual OPPLcon.

Open
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: 6
Event Details:

Create obstacle courses in the picture shelves for our upcoming annual OPPLcon.

Building and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It is crucial for our well-being to have healthy boundaries in all types of relationships. This presentation will further examine building and maintaining healthy boundaries as a p...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It is crucial for our well-being to have healthy boundaries in all types of relationships.

Halloween Week: Night Owls Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some s...

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
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some stories! No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, learn and practice the fundamentals of creating a slideshow using text and images to create, edit, save, and share a presentation. Registration is requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, learn and practice the fundamentals of creating a slideshow using text and images to create, edit, save, and share a presentation.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Home Delivery Services

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

Take & Make - Flying Bat

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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. 

Fright Night Movie Marathon

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the scariest month of the year with a classic scary movie marathon. Be sure to stop by and watch some of your favorite ghoulish and gory horror films to kick off spooky s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Celebrate the scariest month of the year with a classic scary movie marathon. Be sure to stop by and watch some of your favorite ghoulish and gory horror films to kick off spooky season right!

*Movies subject to change

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.

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.

OPPLcon Volunteers Training

Friday, October 25, 2024 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:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.   Hours Earned: 1  Program Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Hours Earned: 5 ...

Open
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: 5
Event Details:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.  

Hours Earned: 1 

Program Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Hours Earned: 5 

Junior Illustrator

Friday, October 25, 2024 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:

Picture book illustrations are beautiful works of art. Learn about the art used by some of your favorite children's book illustrators and try a project to mimic or practice their s...

Open
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: 4
Event Details:

Picture book illustrations are beautiful works of art. Learn about the art used by some of your favorite children's book illustrators and try a project to mimic or practice their style.

OPPLcon Volunteers Training

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.   Hours Earned: 1  Program Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Hours Earned: 5 ...

Open
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: 5
Event Details:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.  

Hours Earned: 1 

Program Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Hours Earned: 5 

Halloween Week: Bright Starts

Saturday, October 26, 2024 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
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some s...

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
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some stories! No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

OPPLcon FanFest

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for OPPLcon Fan Fest 2024 featuring the Rolling Videogame Truck, Artist Alley, games, crafts, a super special Halloween OPPLcon Trick or Treat storytime, and more. Everyone...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for OPPLcon Fan Fest 2024 featuring the Rolling Videogame Truck, Artist Alley, games, crafts, a super special Halloween OPPLcon Trick or Treat storytime, and more.

Home Delivery Services

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library. Follow this link more information about Home Delivery Services and the Library's O...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

Cover Image of Leave the World Behind. Shows a pool with a diving board at night.

A Novel Morning Book Club: Leave the World Behind

Monday, October 28, 2024 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!

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

Senior Living Visit: Smith Crossing

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Smith Crossing Senior Living.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Smith Crossing Senior Living.

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.

Painting Round Robin

Monday, October 28, 2024 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:

Let’s play a fun Halloween painting game - start a painting, when the timer rings rotate to a friend's painting, then switch again a few more times...will you be spooked?

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:

Let’s play a fun Halloween painting game - start a painting, when the timer rings rotate to a friend's painting, then switch again a few more times...will you be spooked?

Understanding Social Security: A Look at the Bigger Picture

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about maximizing your Social Security benefits at this informational program including the optimal time to claim benefits, the impact of working while receiving them, tax imp...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Learn about maximizing your Social Security benefits at this informational program including the optimal time to claim benefits, the impact of working while receiving them, tax implications, and spousal benefits.

Microsoft Office 365

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This lecture-style class will cover topics on Microsoft 365 apps, plans, pricing, storage, and features. 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: 5
Event Details:

This lecture-style class will cover topics on Microsoft 365 apps, plans, pricing, storage, and features.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Book Box - Let's Bake!

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. 

Halloween Week: Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some s...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Our storytime this week has a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some stories! No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Senior Living Visit: Thomas Place

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Thomas Place Senior Living.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Thomas Place Senior Living.

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.