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Teen Take and Make: Fidget Bracelet and Keychain

Thursday, May 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:

Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. 

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

Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. 

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, hosts an eight-week support group for those living with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive imp...

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

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, hosts an eight-week support group for those living with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners.

Senior Living Visit: Alden Estates

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Outreach Program
Age Group:
Adults
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
Age Group: Adults
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.

Image of the book cover of Yellowface. Two eyes look to the left set on an all-yellow background.

Backyard Book Club - Yellowface by RF Kuang

Thursday, May 2, 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.

Traditional Mexican Street Tacos

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional street tacos from scratch. Samples provid...

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:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional street tacos from scratch. Samples provided!

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.

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. 

Meet The Artist: Robert J. Johnson

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery Wall at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Dining Out & Contemporary Icons: Painting and Assemblages

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Gallery Wall
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Dining Out & Contemporary Icons:

Painting and Assemblages

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.

Adult Take & Makes - Flower Soap

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

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website.&n...

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

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website. 

May the Fourth Volunteers

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:45pm - 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. 

Waitlist
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. 

May the 4th Be With You!

Saturday, May 4, 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, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Everyone’s a Jedi at our Star Wars celebration! No registration required. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Everyone’s a Jedi at our Star Wars celebration! No registration required. 

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.

Senior Living Visit: Evergreen

Monday, May 6, 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, May 6, 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...

Open
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, May 6, 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...

Open
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.

Take & Make – Newspaper Animals 

Monday, May 6, 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. 

Teen Pantry Stockers

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Loft at 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. Help us keep our Little Free Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a mandatory 1-hour training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month y...

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

Grades 6-12. Help us keep our Little Free Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a mandatory 1-hour training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you are registered for. Meet at the Teen Desk for training.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Senior Living Visit: Warren Barr

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

Writers' Group

Tuesday, May 7, 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. 

SGA Youth and Family Services Informational Tabling

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit the SGA Youth and Family Services information table to gather information about parenting, workforce development, early childhood education and immigration services.  ...

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

Visit the SGA Youth and Family Services information table to gather information about parenting, workforce development, early childhood education and immigration services. 

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, hosts an eight-week support group for those living with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive imp...

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

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, hosts an eight-week support group for those living with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners.

Pop Up Lobby Concert - Bree Beezhold

Thursday, May 9, 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.

Take & Make – Mother's Day Card 

Thursday, May 9, 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.