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Winter Comfort Cuisine

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Come spend an evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about some great winter comfort cuisine featuring a soup, cozy casserole, and winter fruit bread pudding. 

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

Come spend an evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about some great winter comfort cuisine featuring a soup, cozy casserole, and winter fruit bread pudding. 

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Club: Wild Dark Shore

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica.

Tuesday Night Book Club:

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.  Book discussions...

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

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica.

Tuesday Night Book Club

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.  

Book discussions are in-person and do not require registration. Copies of all book discussion books are available at the Adult Services Desk, starting approximately one month prior to the discussion date. Ebooks and audiobooks are available via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla. Questions? Email RSVP@orlandparklibrary.org or call (708) 428-5150.

  • March 10: 1984 by George Orwell
  • April 14: The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby
  • May 12: The Slightest Green by Sahar Mustafa

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Basics

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This lecture-style class will cover basic functions of iPhones, including checking for updates and how to navigate your device.  You may bring your own device.  

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

This lecture-style class will cover basic functions of iPhones, including checking for updates and how to navigate your device.  You may bring your own device.  

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Understanding Nuclear Energy

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

A presentation about the new chapter in nuclear energy projects across the globe that will also discuss myths and misinformation about nuclear energy.  
 

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:

A presentation about the new chapter in nuclear energy projects across the globe that will also discuss myths and misinformation about nuclear energy.  
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Cafe

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

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

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Basics: Dishcloth

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of crochet, including how to chain stitch, single crochet, and count stitches while making a useful dishcloth. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary. 

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

Learn the basics of crochet, including how to chain stitch, single crochet, and count stitches while making a useful dishcloth. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cultivating Gratitude and Joy

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Start the new year with gratitude and joy! Participants will learn the many benefits of practicing gratitude and joy as well as strategies for cultivating these powerful emotions.

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

Start the new year with gratitude and joy! Participants will learn the many benefits of practicing gratitude and joy as well as strategies for cultivating these powerful emotions.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Piano Concert: Millie Watland

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Google Docs Basics

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration is required.

 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Intermediate

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This lecture-style class will build off the iPhone Basics class and go over iPhone functions such as password protection, Screen mirroring, Calendar, Bluetooth, and much more.

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

This lecture-style class will build off the iPhone Basics class and go over iPhone functions such as password protection, Screen mirroring, Calendar, Bluetooth, and much more.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Life of Jackie Kennedy

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

It is one year after her husband’s assassination and the former first lady, besieged by tourists and paparazzi, is struggling to cope.

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

It is one year after her husband’s assassination and the former first lady, besieged by tourists and paparazzi, is struggling to cope.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to eBooks

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about checking out eBooks through the library? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started and troubleshoot common issues. 

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

Curious about checking out eBooks through the library? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started and troubleshoot common issues. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Cafe

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

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

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zentangle Renaissance

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Valerie Reilly returns to teach a new style of Zentangle to give your artwork a Renaissance feel. This class will provide you with a feeling of calm and artistic success. No prior experience necessary

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

Valerie Reilly returns to teach a new style of Zentangle to give your artwork a Renaissance feel. This class will provide you with a feeling of calm and artistic success. No prior experience necessary

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Violin Music Recital

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Enjoy an evening listening to Stephane Collopy's violin students performing classical selections.

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

Enjoy an evening listening to Stephane Collopy's violin students performing classical selections.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Afternoon with the Geography Professor: Geopolitics of Greenland and Venezuela

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about what's going on in Greenland and Venezuela? 

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:

Curious about what's going on in Greenland and Venezuela? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Basics

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

In this basics course, you will receive lecture-style instruction on how to use the Cricut Design Space and Cricut craft cutting machine and take home a personalized project. 

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 basics course, you will receive lecture-style instruction on how to use the Cricut Design Space and Cricut craft cutting machine and take home a personalized project. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Concert: British Invasion with Dave Rudolf

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy listening to music from beloved artists from across the pond, including The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, and more.

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

Enjoy listening to music from beloved artists from across the pond, including The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glowforge Basics

Sunday, January 25, 2026 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'll get lecture-style instruction using the Glowforge laser cutter/engraver machine.

Registration is required.

 

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'll get lecture-style instruction using the Glowforge laser cutter/engraver machine.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Novel Morning Book Club: The Wedding People by Allison Espach

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction with a wide range of genres and authors. 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 with a wide range of genres and authors. New members are always welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Box- Learn Something New

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

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
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)

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Stretch, Balance, & Mobility

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Improve flexibility, balance, and mobility with gentle stretches. 

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

Improve flexibility, balance, and mobility with gentle stretches. 

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.