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Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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, 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.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Orland Park Public Library

Home Delivery Services

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

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: 11
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.

Google Photos

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to organize and manage your photos, make edits, and share albums using Google Photos in this lecture-style class.   Registration is required.  

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to organize and manage your photos, make edits, and share albums using Google Photos in this lecture-style class.  

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Food Drive Volunteers

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately....

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately. 

Home Delivery Services

All Day
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library. Follow this link more information about Home Delivery Services and the Library's O...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

Teen Subscription Boxes (Winter Reads)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Loft at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items and snacks that you get to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

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.

Senior Living Visit: Evergreen

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Evergeen Senior Living.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Evergeen Senior Living.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, December 2, 2024 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: 1
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.

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.

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.

Giving Tree Volunteers

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately. 

War & Wine, Part 2: Italy in WWII

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

After WWI, Italy’s wine industry faced a tarnished reputation due to low quality and excessive consumption. Mussolini’s regime strategically rebranded Italian wine, emphasizing nat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 83
Event Details:

After WWI, Italy’s wine industry faced a tarnished reputation due to low quality and excessive consumption. Mussolini’s regime strategically rebranded Italian wine, emphasizing national pride and high quality.

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. 

Google Sheets/Forms Basics

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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; as well as, how to create, edit, and share various forms using Google F...

Open
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:

This introductory hands-on class will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets; as well as, 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, December 3, 2024 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. 

Community Holiday Caroling at Warren Barr

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join library staff for caroling at Warren Bar and Brookdale Senior Living! Stephane Collopy will accompany us on the Violin while we sing some classic winter favorites.

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join library staff for caroling at Warren Bar and Brookdale Senior Living! Stephane Collopy will accompany us on the Violin while we sing some classic winter favorites.

Memory Cafe

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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 time...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

Senior Living Visit: Warren Barr

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large type books and audiovisual materials to residents of Warren Barr Senior Living.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large type books and audiovisual materials to residents of Warren Barr Senior Living.

Windows 11 Desktop Basics

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This course will guide you through the fundamentals of navigating Windows 11. Learn to find what you need, organize your files, and personalize your experience. We'll cover the Sta...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This course will guide you through the fundamentals of navigating Windows 11. Learn to find what you need, organize your files, and personalize your experience. We'll cover the Start menu, Taskbar, File Explorer, Settings, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Haraz Drop-In

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Come sip on coffee and browse Orland Park Library's new books, magazines and audiovisual materials. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Come sip on coffee and browse Orland Park Library's new books, magazines and audiovisual materials. 

Little Free Food Pantry Stockers Volunteers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Training Dates:  Monday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.       REGISTRATION OPENS: SEPT. 3  Monday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m.     &n...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Training Dates: 

Monday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.       REGISTRATION OPENS: SEPT. 3 

Holiday Candles Volunteers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics.