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Senior Living Visit: Thomas Place

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 Thomas Place 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 Thomas Place Senior Living.

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.

Recycled Craft Buddies Volunteers

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Buddy up with a child to help them make recycled paper. 

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: 20
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Buddy up with a child to help them make recycled paper. 

Cricut Basics

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this basics course, you will receive hands-on instructions on how to use the Cricut craft cutting machine.   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:

In this basics course, you will receive hands-on instructions on how to use the Cricut craft cutting machine.  

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Recycled Craft Buddies

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Buddy up with a Teen and learn how to make awesome recycled paper. 

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:

Buddy up with a Teen and learn how to make awesome recycled paper. 

Cover of Dancing in the Mosque

Tuesday Night Book Club: Dancing in the Mosque by Homeira Qaderi

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Club:

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.   Book discuss...

Event Details:

In the days before Homeira Qaderi gave birth to her son, Siawash, the road to the hospital in Kabul would often be barricaded because of the frequent suicide explosions.  Prop...

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

In the days before Homeira Qaderi gave birth to her son, Siawash, the road to the hospital in Kabul would often be barricaded because of the frequent suicide explosions.

Tuesday Night Book Club

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.  

Book discussions are in-person and do not require registration. Copies of all book discussion books are available at the Adult Services Desk, starting approximately one month prior to the discussion date. Ebooks and audiobooks are available via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla. Questions? Email RSVP@orlandparklibrary.org or call (708) 428-5150.

  • May 14: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 
  • June 11: North Woods by Daniel Mason 
  • July 9: Dancing in the Mosque by Homeira Qaderi 
  • August 13: Deacon King Kong by James McBride 

 

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.

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Coffee & Comfort Dogs (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The dogs are back! Join us for some coffee & cuddles with the Healing Hearts Comfort Dogs. (Ages 18+)

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:

The dogs are back! Join us for some coffee & cuddles with the Healing Hearts Comfort Dogs. (Ages 18+)

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. 

Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Library Tour

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to explore the library? Come learn about the library's history and see what our new spaces have to offer!

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to explore the library? Come learn about the library's history and see what our new spaces have to offer!

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.

Planet Daystorm Drawing Class

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Stop by for one of these sessions to learn step by step how to draw a popular comic/manga character using simple shapes  

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Stop by for one of these sessions to learn step by step how to draw a popular comic/manga character using simple shapes

 

Animal Bridge Building Volunteers

Wednesday, July 10, 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. 

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: 2
Event Details:

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

Animal Bridge Building

Wednesday, July 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:

We will read Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals and build bridges and tunnels with Legos and blocks to help our animals cross safely. 

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:

We will read Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals and build bridges and tunnels with Legos and blocks to help our animals cross safely. 

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 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:

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

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: 20
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.

Digital Photo Storage

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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 lecture-style class, learn about storing and backing up your collection of digital photos using flash drive, portable hard drive, or the cloud. Get information on the vario...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this lecture-style class, learn about storing and backing up your collection of digital photos using flash drive, portable hard drive, or the cloud. Get information on the various cloud services and their pros & cons.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Pop Up Lobby Concert - Bree Beezhold

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone

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: Alden Estates

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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 Alden Estates.

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 Alden Estates.

Take & Make – Popsicle Crocodile

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
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. 

Night Owls Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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
Event Details:

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

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: 20
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.

The Rachel Incident book cover. A girl with brown hair in a low bun is turned away from the camera. Colorful text overlays the image.

Backyard Book Club - The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Backyard at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love beach reads but have no time for the beach? Come to the Backyard! Join us every first Thursday of the month, this summer only, to talk about those books you’ve seen trending o...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: The Backyard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Event Details:

Love beach reads but have no time for the beach? Come to the Backyard! Join us every first Thursday of the month, this summer only, to talk about those books you’ve seen trending on your "for you" page. Adults 18+

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.

Honeybee Tea

Friday, July 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:

Join us for a bee and honey themed storytime and stay for a sit-down tea with sweet honey themed snacks. It’ll be the bee's knees!   

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: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a bee and honey themed storytime and stay for a sit-down tea with sweet honey themed snacks. It’ll be the bee's knees! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Food Allergies

Attention patrons with food allergies. Please be aware that food present at this program may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, or wheat.

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Minion Celebration Volunteers

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
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. 

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: 3
Event Details:

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

Minion Celebration

Friday, July 12, 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:

Celebrate the release of Despicable Me 4 with minion slime and other crafts. 

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: 25
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Despicable Me 4 with minion slime and other crafts. 

Concert in the Lobby: Catalano-Sudman Piano Duo

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Katrina Sudman and Vincent Catalano perform together as the Catalano-Sudman Piano Duo. Their performances take them around the world, but they always make t...

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

Back by popular demand! Katrina Sudman and Vincent Catalano perform together as the Catalano-Sudman Piano Duo. Their performances take them around the world, but they always make time to visit and perform in Chicago every summer.

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.