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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 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 get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class is exclusively for caregi...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class 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.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 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 get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class is exclusively for caregi...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class 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.

Minute to Win It Olympics Volunteers

Monday, July 29, 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. 

Minute to Win It Olympics

Monday, July 29, 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:

The Olympics are in Paris this summer, but the Minute to Win it Olympics are right here at the OPPL! Come out and have fun competing against your friends! 

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: 15
Event Details:

The Olympics are in Paris this summer, but the Minute to Win it Olympics are right here at the OPPL! Come out and have fun competing against your friends! 

Book Box - Cooking

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. 

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 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, Age 24 - 47 months
Event Details:

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

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

English Conversation Cafe

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room - 104A at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An informal, mixed level group, guided by a teacher. Anyone with a basic working knowledge of English can join. Childcare is not available, but parents or caregivers may bring youn...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

An informal, mixed level group, guided by a teacher. Anyone with a basic working knowledge of English can join. Childcare is not available, but parents or caregivers may bring young children who can occupy themselves during the program

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.

OPPLympics Volunteers

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm
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: 6
Event Details:

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

OPPLympics

Tuesday, July 30, 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:

Compete in silly games to bring home the gold! 

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:

Compete in silly games to bring home the gold! 

School Supply Drive Volunteers

Tuesday, July 30, 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: Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m.  Session 2: Tuesday, September 3 at 5 p.m.  Hours Earned: 1 Per Session     Grades 6-12. In Session 1 w...

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: 10
Event Details:

Session 1: Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m. 

Podcasting For A Living

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Introduction to podcasting and the basics of recording, publishing, and promoting your show. This program will provide insight into how to create a podcast that will reach people a...

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Introduction to podcasting and the basics of recording, publishing, and promoting your show. This program will provide insight into how to create a podcast that will reach people and eventually turn a profit.  

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 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.

Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 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.

Dig In: Sweet Story of Dirt Volunteers

Wednesday, July 31, 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. 

Dig In: Sweet Story of Dirt

Wednesday, July 31, 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:

Use various candies to create the layers of soil.   

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:

Use various candies to create the layers of soil. 

 

Teen Subscription Boxes (Science Fiction/Dystopian)

Thursday, August 1, 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:

Pick Up Starts June 3, July 1, & Aug. 1  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’l...

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: 10
Event Details:

Pick Up Starts June 3, July 1, & Aug. 1 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 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.

Pop Up Lobby Concert - Bree Beezhold

Thursday, August 1, 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.

Recycling Band

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6
Event Details:

Use different recyclables, make musical instruments and then put on a concert and dance party as part of the OPPL Recycling Band! 

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:

Use different recyclables, make musical instruments and then put on a concert and dance party as part of the OPPL Recycling Band! 

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.

Senior Living Visit: Brookdale

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach brings a browsing collection of books and audiovisual materials to residents of Brookdale Senior Living.

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

Outreach brings a browsing collection of books and audiovisual materials to residents of Brookdale Senior Living.

Bunny book cover. A black background with a pink silhouette of a bunny sitting upright. Hot pink text with the title and author's name overlays the image.

Backyard Book Club - Bunny by Mona Awad

Thursday, August 1, 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.

Baby Sensory Play

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Event Details:

Join us at the library for sensory play time just for babies. 

Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the library for sensory play time just for babies. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Coyote Call

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

Learn how to spot signs coyotes leave behind. Learn what they like to eat and how they communicate. Pet a real coyote pelt. Learn what to do if you encounter a live coyote. Present...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Age 3 - Kindergarten, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Learn how to spot signs coyotes leave behind. Learn what they like to eat and how they communicate. Pet a real coyote pelt. Learn what to do if you encounter a live coyote. Presented by the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.