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Science Buddies: Lego Challenge Volunteers

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Partner up with a kid buddy and work together to create an awesome Lego creation.

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:

Partner up with a kid buddy and work together to create an awesome Lego creation.

Teen Subscription Boxes (Love and Friendship)

Monday, February 3, 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:

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items a...

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

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items and snacks that you get to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Bluey Obstacle Course Volunteers

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Create a Bluey themed obstacle course with other teens then help little kids go through it.    

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:

Create a Bluey themed obstacle course with other teens then help little kids go through it.  

  

Lili Macaroni -Kindness is a Butterfly Volunteers

Wednesday, February 5, 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. 

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. 

Little Free Food Pantry Stockers Volunteers

Thursday, February 6, 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:

Help us keep our Little Food Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a 1-hour mandatory training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you register f...

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:

Help us keep our Little Food Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a 1-hour mandatory training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you register for. Meet at the Teen Desk for training.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Dippin’ Dots Scented Slime Volunteers

Thursday, February 6, 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. 

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: 1
Event Details:

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

Love Bug Valentines Volunteers

Friday, February 7, 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. 

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:

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

The Science of Love Volunteers

Monday, February 10, 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. 

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: 2
Event Details:

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

Lil Love Monsters Volunteers

Tuesday, February 11, 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. 

Teen Take And Make Captain America Shrinky-Dinks

Friday, February 14, 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. 

Bingo

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for casual Saturday afternoon Bingo! Drop-ins welcome!

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

Join us for casual Saturday afternoon Bingo! Drop-ins welcome!

Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Loft at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

A tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. Bringing your own controller is welcome

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

A tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. Bringing your own controller is welcome

Experiment with Paint! Volunteers

Monday, February 17, 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. 

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:

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

Create Your Own Squeegee Art

Tuesday, February 18, 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
Event Details:

A squirt of paint. A pull of the squeegee. Additions with a marker and BAM! One of a kind squeegee art! 

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: 12
Event Details:

A squirt of paint. A pull of the squeegee. Additions with a marker and BAM! One of a kind squeegee art! 

Science Buddies: Animal Adaptations Volunteers

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Explore what makes animals thrive in their environments with a kid buddy.

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: 4
Event Details:

Explore what makes animals thrive in their environments with a kid buddy.

Homeschool Board Games & Bricks

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 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
Event Details:

Family Event. Come hang out at the library and meet new friends. Play board games or build with Lego bricks in this monthly drop-in program. No registration required. All homeschoo...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
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:

Family Event. Come hang out at the library and meet new friends. Play board games or build with Lego bricks in this monthly drop-in program. No registration required. All homeschooling families are welcome. 

We Love Shapes Volunteers

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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. 

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: 1
Event Details:

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

Ready for Ramadan! Volunteers

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 

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:

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

Video Game Club Volunteers

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
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. 

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. 

Teen Subscription Boxes (Science Fiction and Dystopian)

Monday, March 3, 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:

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items a...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items and snacks that you get to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Little Free Food Pantry Stockers Volunteers

Wednesday, March 5, 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:

Help us keep our Little Food Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a 1-hour mandatory training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you register f...

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: 1
Event Details:

Help us keep our Little Food Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a 1-hour mandatory training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you register for. Meet at the Teen Desk for training.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Science Buddies: Clay Copies Volunteers

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Work with a kid buddy to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture.

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: 10
Event Details:

Work with a kid buddy to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture.

National Potato Chip Day Volunteers

Monday, March 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: 1
Event Details:

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

Hunger Games Survival Challenge

Tuesday, March 11, 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
Event Details:

The new Hunger Games book drops on March 18th! Prepare for it by seeing if you can survive our Hunger Game challenges. May the odds be ever in your favor!

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: 15
Event Details:

The new Hunger Games book drops on March 18th! Prepare for it by seeing if you can survive our Hunger Game challenges. May the odds be ever in your favor!