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Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

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.

Paper Collages

Tuesday, July 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

Have fun making a paper collage using a variety of materials. 

Full
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:

Have fun making a paper collage using a variety of materials. 

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Arabic Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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

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.  

Knitting Club

Wednesday, July 16, 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. 

Full
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. 

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

Waitlist
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

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.

Night Owls

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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

Come hear stories and songs to end the day on a happy note.


 

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hear stories and songs to end the day on a happy note.


 

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.

Sweet Stories at Rainbow Cone

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone

 Join us at Rainbow Cone for layers of delicious ice cream, sweet stories, and ice cream-themed activities! 

 

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Join us at Rainbow Cone for layers of delicious ice cream, sweet stories, and ice cream-themed activities! 

 

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.

Video Game Club

Friday, July 18, 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! 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:

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. 

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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

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

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Ice Cream Day!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

July 20 is National Ice Cream Day! Design a delicious dessert to enjoy while making various origami crafts. 

 

Full
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:

July 20 is National Ice Cream Day! Design a delicious dessert to enjoy while making various origami crafts. 

 

Bubble Creation Station

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. EVERYBODY gets to make bubbles!  And who doesn’t love bubbles?  This is a fantastic, interactive activity that brings everyone together!

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

Family Event. EVERYBODY gets to make bubbles!  And who doesn’t love bubbles?  This is a fantastic, interactive activity that brings everyone together!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

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.

Storytimes in the Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Event, Offsite Outreach Program, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone

Let’s experience some of our beautiful Orland Park parks for a wonderful outdoor storytime. While you’re there, stop by our Little Free Libraries for your next read. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Offsite Outreach Program, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s experience some of our beautiful Orland Park parks for a wonderful outdoor storytime. While you’re there, stop by our Little Free Libraries for your next read. Registration is appreciated, but not 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.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Tuesday, July 22, 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

Read the book Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt and explore the sculptures made in New Mexico and Indiana and then of course try your hand at winning this fun game with a twist to the rules and a tournament winner! 

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

Read the book Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt and explore the sculptures made in New Mexico and Indiana and then of course try your hand at winning this fun game with a twist to the rules and a tournament winner! 

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Ransom Notes

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Get ready for a fit of giggles during this ridiculous word magnet game. The librarian will give you a silly prompt and you will have 60 seconds to use the word magnets in front of you to come up with a silly response to the question. 

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:

Get ready for a fit of giggles during this ridiculous word magnet game. The librarian will give you a silly prompt and you will have 60 seconds to use the word magnets in front of you to come up with a silly response to the question. 

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

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.

Rainy Day Games

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6

It’s raining, it’s pouring...or maybe it isn’t! Either way, join us at the library for some fun indoor games. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s raining, it’s pouring...or maybe it isn’t! Either way, join us at the library for some fun indoor games. 

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.

Bingo-Palooza: Loteria

Friday, July 25, 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

Play the beloved and traditional Mexican picture bingo. 

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:

Play the beloved and traditional Mexican picture bingo. 

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Saturday, July 26, 2025 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

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

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Life-Sized Candy Land

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge and try your luck to make it through Gumdrop Mountain and Candy Cane Forest to Candy Castle. This is a drop-in event and no registration is 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: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge and try your luck to make it through Gumdrop Mountain and Candy Cane Forest to Candy Castle. This is a drop-in event and no registration is 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.