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Knitting Club

Wednesday, August 20, 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

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

Waitlist
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:

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Bingo-Palooza: Book Cover Bingo

Thursday, August 21, 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 K-2

Get five familiar book covers in a row for a BINGO! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get five familiar book covers in a row for a BINGO! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Invisible Life Around Us

Friday, August 22, 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

Examine various microorganisms in our everyday life.  

Open
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:

Examine various microorganisms in our everyday life.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Crafty Readers: Back to School

Friday, August 29, 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 K-2

Read a story and create a craft to celebrate the new school year.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story and create a craft to celebrate the new school year.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 3-6" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Back to HOMEschool Celebration

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Family Event. Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We will have a Homeschool ID booth, crafts, and Legos.  Join us to meet some new friends! REGISTRATION APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Event. Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We will have a Homeschool ID booth, crafts, and Legos.  Join us to meet some new friends! REGISTRATION APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Reverse Coloring

Monday, September 15, 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. Have you ever wanted to try Reverse coloring? Now is your chance! Come and see how relaxing (and fun) this can be! 

Upcoming
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. Have you ever wanted to try Reverse coloring? Now is your chance! Come and see how relaxing (and fun) this can be! 

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Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Teeny Tiny Eco-Jars

Tuesday, September 23, 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 all about Ecospheres, tiny self-contained ecosystems in a jar. We will be creating our own eco-jars to take home that will have tiny snails to keep. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 2 

Upcoming
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 all about Ecospheres, tiny self-contained ecosystems in a jar. We will be creating our own eco-jars to take home that will have tiny snails to keep. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 2 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Video Game Club

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch!  

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

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch!  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Frida Kahlo-inspired Self Portraits

Monday, September 29, 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. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful art project inspired by Frida Kahlo’s Me and My Parrots! Learn about Frida’s life and unique style, then create your own bold self-portrait—pets, personality, and all included.

Upcoming
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. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful art project inspired by Frida Kahlo’s Me and My Parrots! Learn about Frida’s life and unique style, then create your own bold self-portrait—pets, personality, and all included.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Homeschool Board Games and Bricks

Friday, October 3, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 3-6" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Autumn Family Dance

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Let’s sing, move, and dance along to our favorite interactive family songs. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s sing, move, and dance along to our favorite interactive family songs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Knitting Club

Wednesday, October 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. 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. 

Upcoming
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. 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Rubber Ducky Costume Contest

Thursday, October 9, 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. Join us to create an extravagant costume for your rubber duck using model magic clay, fabric and paint. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 15 

Upcoming
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. Join us to create an extravagant costume for your rubber duck using model magic clay, fabric and paint. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 15 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Pixel Pals

Tuesday, October 14, 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. Create your very own pixel-perfect pal using colorful perler beads! Choose from a popular favorite like Labubu, Squishmallow, Chicken Jockey, and Dog Man. Bring your favorite character to life one bead at a time.

Upcoming
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. Create your very own pixel-perfect pal using colorful perler beads! Choose from a popular favorite like Labubu, Squishmallow, Chicken Jockey, and Dog Man. Bring your favorite character to life one bead at a time.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Eye Spy Halloween!

Monday, October 20, 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. Create your very own Halloween Eye Spy board while listening to some spooky music. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 15 

Upcoming
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. Create your very own Halloween Eye Spy board while listening to some spooky music. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 15 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Video Game Club

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch!  

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

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch!  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Halloween Color Changing Potion Bottles

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Grades 3-5. Join us for Magical Color Changing Potions! We will mix up their very own color-changing ‘magical’ potion. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’ll have everyone feeling like a wizard! REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept.

Upcoming
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. Join us for Magical Color Changing Potions! We will mix up their very own color-changing ‘magical’ potion. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’ll have everyone feeling like a wizard! REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Puzzle Mania

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Grades K-5. Unplug and unwind as you put together your puzzle-solving skills with family and friends. Registration appreciated but not required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Unplug and unwind as you put together your puzzle-solving skills with family and friends. Registration appreciated but not required.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Homeschool Board Games and Bricks

Friday, November 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Minecraft Gaming Adventure

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Grades 3-5. See if you can solve the Rumpelstiltskin Escape Room created in Minecraft.

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

Grades 3-5. See if you can solve the Rumpelstiltskin Escape Room created in Minecraft.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Comic Creations

Tuesday, November 11, 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. Explore the wide world of comic book styles, from graphic novels to comic strips, then create your own comic using guided templates and your imagination! REGISTRATION OPENS: Oct. 15 

Upcoming
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. Explore the wide world of comic book styles, from graphic novels to comic strips, then create your own comic using guided templates and your imagination! REGISTRATION OPENS: Oct. 15 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Knitting Club

Wednesday, November 12, 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. 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. 

Upcoming
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. 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Wicked Paint & Sip

Thursday, November 20, 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. Get ready to paint the night away with art inspired by the upcoming Wicked: For Good movie! Sip on sparkly "Glinda Glam" punch or cool "Elphaba Elixir" while you create magical masterpieces. Costumes welcome and all supplies provided!

Upcoming
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. Get ready to paint the night away with art inspired by the upcoming Wicked: For Good movie! Sip on sparkly "Glinda Glam" punch or cool "Elphaba Elixir" while you create magical masterpieces. Costumes welcome and all supplies provided!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Video Game Club

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch!  

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

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch!