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Gmail/Google Drive Basics

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find out how to set up and use a Google email account. Also, discover more about Google Drive, a cloud-based solution for composing, storing, and collaborating on various types of ...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Find out how to set up and use a Google email account. Also, discover more about Google Drive, a cloud-based solution for composing, storing, and collaborating on various types of documents in this hands-on class. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Retirement Healthcare Planning

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Retirement Health Care. The instructor will delve deeply into the various components of Medicare, including Part A, Part B, Part C...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Retirement Health Care. The instructor will delve deeply into the various components of Medicare, including Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D and Medicare supplements.

Chess 101

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess with Chess Scholars. Come once or every month to learn and practice. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess with Chess Scholars. Come once or every month to learn and practice. 

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. 

Lobby Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Vitalant Blood Drive

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library. Walk in or make an appointment or by calling (877) 258-4825 or by visiting the drive's online...

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

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library.

Cover of the book Horse featuring a sunset on a fenced-in field.

A Novel Morning Book Club: Horse

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 and moving memoirs. 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 and moving memoirs. New members are always welcome!

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Lobby Piano Concert: Justin Prince

Monday, March 24, 2025 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

Book Box - Bite-Sized Books

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

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
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)

Accessibility

The Orland Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability to any library presentations should contact the library at (708) 428-5114 at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

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. 

Artist - Steve Kost

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Combat veteran and sculpture artist Steve Kost discusses his artwork process and guides a walkthrough of the metal sculptures in our lobby display case.

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Combat veteran and sculpture artist Steve Kost discusses his artwork process and guides a walkthrough of the metal sculptures in our lobby display case.

Google Docs Basics

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Tai Chi

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to use breathing techniques, mini-mediations, and gentle movements to induce the “relaxation response” in your body.

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn to use breathing techniques, mini-mediations, and gentle movements to induce the “relaxation response” in your body.

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. 

Embroidery Hearts

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a special embroidered heart with step-by-step instructions.

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

Create a special embroidered heart with step-by-step instructions.

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. 

Computers Basics

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer. Registra...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer. 

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Ana Simonovska Violin and Viola Studio – Student Performance

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room - 104A at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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 caregive...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. Registration is now required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Orland Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability to any library presentations should contact the library at (708) 428-5114 at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

Google Sheets/Forms Basics

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This introductory hands-on class will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets and how to create, edit, and share various forms using Google Forms.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This introductory hands-on class will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets and how to create, edit, and share various forms using Google Forms.  

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Writers' Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Writers’ Group:

Have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults. Questions? Email hkametas@orlandparklibrary.org for information abou...

Event Details:

We know our patrons love to read, but how about those of you who put the ink to paper as well? Join us for a drop-in session the first Tuesday of every month to read and discuss yo...

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

We know our patrons love to read, but how about those of you who put the ink to paper as well? Join us for a drop-in session the first Tuesday of every month to read and discuss your work and the work of your fellow wordsmiths.

Writers’ Group

Have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults. Questions? Email hkametas@orlandparklibrary.org for information about how to join this event. 

Memory Cafe

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A social gathering for people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and their care partners. Each session includes an activity and gives participants a chance to enjoy tim...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

A social gathering for people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and their care partners. Each session includes an activity and gives participants a chance to enjoy time together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Orland Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability to any library presentations should contact the library at (708) 428-5114 at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

Quick & Easy Decorating - Use What You Already Have

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sass up your place!  This fun and fast-paced workshop on quick and easy decorating with existing things. Learn the rules for redecorating, corralling collections and repurposi...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Sass up your place!  This fun and fast-paced workshop on quick and easy decorating with existing things.

Lobby Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Whole Heart Health

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, yet according to the American Heart Association, heart disease is largely preventable with lifestyle changes and education...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, yet according to the American Heart Association, heart disease is largely preventable with lifestyle changes and education.  Learn about the four key areas known to contribute to heart

Adult Take & Makes - Bunny Garland

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

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website.&n...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website. 

Cricut Easter Project

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a fun paper Easter candy box made to look like a carrot.  Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create a fun paper Easter candy box made to look like a carrot.  

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Cricut Easter Project

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a fun paper Easter candy box made to look like a carrot.  Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create a fun paper Easter candy box made to look like a carrot.  

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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