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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Take & Make - Turkey Headband

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

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

Moana Celebration

Tuesday, November 26, 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:

Celebrate the release of Moana 2 with Moana themed crafts.

Closed
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:

Celebrate the release of Moana 2 with Moana themed crafts.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Arabic Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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:

Stop by for an exciting time and hear stories in English and Arabic. No registration required.  

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:

Stop by for an exciting time and hear stories in English and Arabic. 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Santa Duck is Quacking to Town!

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Who’s that with the bright red hat? Why, it’s Santa Duck! Join Alex and Sailor Duck for a festive holiday storytime full of songs, stories and surprises as they await the arrival o...

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
Event Details:

Who’s that with the bright red hat? Why, it’s Santa Duck! Join Alex and Sailor Duck for a festive holiday storytime full of songs, stories and surprises as they await the arrival of Santa Duck! No registration required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Santa Duck is Quacking to Town!

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

Who’s that with the bright red hat? Why, it’s Santa Duck! Join Alex and Sailor Duck for a festive holiday storytime full of songs, stories and surprises as they await the arrival o...

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
Event Details:

Who’s that with the bright red hat? Why, it’s Santa Duck! Join Alex and Sailor Duck for a festive holiday storytime full of songs, stories and surprises as they await the arrival of Santa Duck! No registration required.

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

Holiday Candles

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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:

Design your own special candles from tanagram squares, the Chinese geometric puzzle using seven shapes.

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:

Design your own special candles from tanagram squares, the Chinese geometric puzzle using seven shapes.

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

Explore Microorganisms

Thursday, December 5, 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:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles,...

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:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles, water fountain faucets and more to swab on petri dishes.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Take & Make - Christmas Light Garland

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

A Very Special Bright Starts: Winter Wonderfest

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Event Details:

All ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

All ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Giant Bubble Show

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
All Ages, Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Event Details:

Family Event. Come enjoy an interactive giant bubble show that’s sure to be fun for the whole family. No registration required.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: All Ages, Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Come enjoy an interactive giant bubble show that’s sure to be fun for the whole family. 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.

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

Loveable Llamas

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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:

Join us as we celebrate National Llama Day by reading “Llama Llama Little Lie” and make a loveable llama to take home.

Waitlist
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:

Join us as we celebrate National Llama Day by reading “Llama Llama Little Lie” and make a loveable llama to take home.

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

Knitting Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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:

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.  

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: 2
Event Details:

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.  

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 "Ages 3-6" group.

Snowflake Fun!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6
Event Details:

Let It Snow! Join us for snowflake storytime followed by a flurry of snowflake crafts.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Let It Snow! Join us for snowflake storytime followed by a flurry of snowflake crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

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.

Explore Microorganisms

Thursday, December 12, 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:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles,...

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:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles, water fountain faucets and more to swab on petri dishes.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Santa at the Library

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
All Ages, Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Event Details:

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: All Ages, Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Smarty Pants Balloon Show

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Event Details:

Family Event. Smarty Pants is back with a balloon show full of magic and GIANT balloon sculptures.  

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Smarty Pants is back with a balloon show full of magic and GIANT balloon sculptures.  

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.

Holiday Zentangles

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Come relax and create your own unique Christmas zentangles with some festive music!

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: 8
Event Details:

Come relax and create your own unique Christmas zentangles with some festive music!

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

Sonic the Hedgehog’s Party Zone!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Sonic’s the name! Speed’s his game! We’ll celebrate the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters with a party and craft!

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: 1
Event Details:

Sonic’s the name! Speed’s his game! We’ll celebrate the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters with a party and craft!

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

Snow Globes

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Create a magical, whimsical, and fun snow globe to take home for the winter season!

Closed
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:

Create a magical, whimsical, and fun snow globe to take home for the winter season!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.

Take & Make - Lion Craft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

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.

Books, Board Games, and Buddies

Friday, December 20, 2024 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:

Come hang out at the library and meet new friends. Read a book or play board games in this monthly drop-in program. No registration required. All homeschooling families are welcome...

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:

Come hang out at the library and meet new friends. Read a book or play board games 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, December 20, 2024 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:

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.&...

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:

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

Grinch Holiday Hoobie Whatty?

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Grades K-5. He is as cuddly as a cactus and here at your local library. Join the Grinch for super whotastic games and crafts.

Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5. He is as cuddly as a cactus and here at your local library. Join the Grinch for super whotastic games and crafts.