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Book Club Bash

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

As a 'thank you' to our cherished book club attendees, the Adult Services staff will be hosting a holiday get-together! In celebration of a year's worth of great books, delightful ...

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

As a 'thank you' to our cherished book club attendees, the Adult Services staff will be hosting a holiday get-together!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Loveable Llamas Volunteers

Tuesday, December 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. 

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. 

Author: Rita Woods

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Award winning author, Rita D. Woods, will be discussing The Last Dreamwalker.   The Last Dreamwalker, 2023's Chicago Book of the Year, is the story of Layla, a 20-something a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Award winning author, Rita D. Woods, will be discussing The Last Dreamwalker.  

Loveable Llamas

Tuesday, December 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:

Join us as we celebrate National Llama Day by reading “Llama Llama Little Lie” and make a loveable llama to take home.

Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate National Llama Day by reading “Llama Llama Little Lie” and make a loveable llama to take home.

Holiday Card Making

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make hand-crafted, heartfelt holiday cards. You will explore a variety of techniques and take home six unique cards to share with family and friends.  Only reg...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to make hand-crafted, heartfelt holiday cards. You will explore a variety of techniques and take home six unique cards to share with family and friends. 

Only register for one session. 

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. 

Reading to Connect

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Staff reads with residents of Autumn Leaves.

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

Outreach Staff reads with residents of Autumn Leaves.

Holiday Card Making

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make hand-crafted, heartfelt holiday cards. You will explore a variety of techniques and take home six unique cards to share with family and friends.  Only reg...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to make hand-crafted, heartfelt holiday cards. You will explore a variety of techniques and take home six unique cards to share with family and friends. 

Only register for one session. 

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. 

Knitting Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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:

Do you admire handknit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit, so you can create your own. Parents are invited to accompany their children.  

Open
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: 2
Event Details:

Do you admire handknit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit, so you can create your own. Parents are invited to accompany their children.  

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Senior Living Visit: Alden Estates

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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 Alden Estates.

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 Alden Estates.

Snowflake Fun!

Thursday, December 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:

Let It Snow! Join us for snowflake storytime followed by a flurry of snowflake crafts.

Open
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: 5
Event Details:

Let It Snow! Join us for snowflake storytime followed by a flurry of snowflake crafts.

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, December 12, 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.

Cardio Drumming

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

One hour of music, fun, and cardio! Dancing and drumming to the beat! Utility buckets, exercise ball, drumsticks, and energetic instruction will be ready for you. Let’s make some N...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

One hour of music, fun, and cardio! Dancing and drumming to the beat! Utility buckets, exercise ball, drumsticks, and energetic instruction will be ready for you. Let’s make some NOISE!

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. 

Explore Microorganisms

Thursday, December 12, 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:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles,...

Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles, water fountain faucets and more to swab on petri dishes.

Excel Intermediate: Formulas

Thursday, December 12, 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 hands-on class will demonstrate the power of formulas in Excel to calculate and streamline data. Prior familiarity with Excel is required. Registration is required. &nbs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This hands-on class will demonstrate the power of formulas in Excel to calculate and streamline data. Prior familiarity with Excel is required.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

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.

Spice Club

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

Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes. Available star...

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

Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Crisis Center Coat Drive

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will be collecting warm coats, hats, mittens and other winter goods for domestic violence survivors.   Also accepted: toiletries, ...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will be collecting warm coats, hats, mittens and other winter goods for domestic violence survivors.  

Teen Afterschool Snacks

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Learn how to create delicious snacks with Chef Susan. We’ll get to taste test everything she teaches us how to make!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Learn how to create delicious snacks with Chef Susan. We’ll get to taste test everything she teaches us how to make!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Santa at the Library

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
All Ages, Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Event Details:

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree. 

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

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree. 

Smarty Pants Balloon Show

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Event Details:

Family Event. Smarty Pants is back with a balloon show full of magic and GIANT balloon sculptures.  

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Smarty Pants is back with a balloon show full of magic and GIANT balloon sculptures.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Concert: Canterbury Carollers

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come and enjoy the holiday sounds of the a cappella performers, the Canterbury Carollers.

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

Come and enjoy the holiday sounds of the a cappella performers, the Canterbury Carollers.

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.

Baby Subscription Box

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00am
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Event Details:

Sign up to receive a specialty themed subscription box for your baby.  Each box contains library board books (already checked out to you), a small craft or activity, and a lit...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up to receive a specialty themed subscription box for your baby.  Each box contains library board books (already checked out to you), a small craft or activity, and a little something extra.  Return the library books, keep everythin

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Baby Sensory Play

Monday, December 16, 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:

Baby, it’s cold outside!  Join us for a winter themed sensory play time just for babies.

Open
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: 2
Event Details:

Baby, it’s cold outside!  Join us for a winter themed 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.