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Science Buddies: Animal Adaptations

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

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

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.
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 & 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. 

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

Books and Bites

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Ready to explore the world of chapter books, but unsure where to start? In this program, a librarian will introduce chapter books for younger readers while you enjoy some snacks.&n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Ready to explore the world of chapter books, but unsure where to start? In this program, a librarian will introduce chapter books for younger readers while you enjoy some snacks.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Video Game Club

Friday, February 28, 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
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! No registratio...

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! No registration required.  

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

Science Buddies: Clay Copies

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

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

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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 K-2" group.

Got Milk, Paint

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Mix together your own milk paint using your favorite color of dye and then share with others as you create your own milk paint masterpiece. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Mix together your own milk paint using your favorite color of dye and then share with others as you create your own milk paint masterpiece. 

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

STEAM Buddies: Teeny Tiny Eco-Jars

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Team up with teens and 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.&nb...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Team up with teens and 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. 

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 & Bricks

Friday, March 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. 

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.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the ga...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the gaming gear! 

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

Fingerprint Bugs

Tuesday, March 25, 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
Event Details:

Get ready for spring, and catch your very own bugs! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Get ready for spring, and catch your very own bugs! 

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, March 28, 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
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! No registratio...

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! No registration required.  

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

STEAM Buddies: Lava Lamps

Thursday, April 3, 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
Event Details:

National Lava Lamp Day is April 5. Learn about lava lamps, and create your very own lava lamp with a teen buddy. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

National Lava Lamp Day is April 5. Learn about lava lamps, and create your very own lava lamp with a teen buddy. 

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

Rain to Rainbow

Wednesday, April 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
Event Details:

You need storm clouds and sun to create your own rainbow! 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

You need storm clouds and sun to create your own rainbow! 

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

Science Buddies: Experiment Day

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

With a teen buddy you’ll get the opportunity to try a variety of science experiments. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

With a teen buddy you’ll get the opportunity to try a variety of science experiments. 

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 & Bricks

Friday, April 18, 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. 

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, April 25, 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
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! No registratio...

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! No registration required.  

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

Paper Bag Nests

Wednesday, April 30, 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
Event Details:

Make an adorable nest for your new baby bird! Happy Nesting! 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make an adorable nest for your new baby bird! Happy Nesting!