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Take And Make: Five Nights at Freddy’s Paper Masks

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
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. 

Piano Concert: Justin Prince

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Snowy Owl Craft Teen Volunteers

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Snowy Owl Craft

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn some fun facts about owls and make a cute owl to take home! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Cut the Cable

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Event Details:

This lecture-style class will show you how to cut your cable subscription and get your home ready for streaming. 

No Registration is required.

Vitalant Tabling for Saturday's Blood Drive

9:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Meet your local Vitalant Blood Drive representative. Ask questions and get registered for December’s Blood Drive.

Ageless Grace

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.  

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. 

What’s a Fractured Fairy Tale? Teen Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

What’s a Fractured Fairy Tale?

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Let’s explore all the twists and turns of the traditional fairytale and create your own gingerbread in disguise! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Community Holiday Caroling with Violinist Stephane Collopy at Autumn Leaves Senior Living

10:30am–11:30am
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited! Join library staff as we carol at some of our favorite senior residences! Stephane Collopy will accompany us on violin. No singing experience is required. All ages welcome. 

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.

Art Explorers: Suncatchers

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 3-6
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6. Use coffee filters and markers to create a one-of-a-kind suncatcher. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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.

Adult Beginning Ballet

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory ballet class offers a welcoming, low-pressure environment to explore movement, build strength, and enjoy the beauty of ballet. Dancers of all abilities and experience levels are welcome.

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 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. 

Music Conversion Class

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to convert vinyl albums and audio cassettes to digital audio on a computer using equipment available at the library in this lecture-style class.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

English Conversation Cafe

12:30pm–1:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

Book Club Bash

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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!

Extreme Ice Experiments Teen Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Extreme Ice Experiments

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Take science to the edge with dry ice! Watch mind-blowing experiments, then put on your goggles and gloves and try them on your own. It’s chilly, fizzy, and foggy fun, so you won’t forget! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov.

Living Room Tabling

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

The Living Room is a free alternative to the Emergency Room.  It gives individuals in a crisis a safe, calm environment to de-escalate from their mental health stressors.  When a guest arrives, they are assessed for risk by a c

Here Come The Dragons Teen Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Here Come the Dragons

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Kick off your winter reading adventure with dragon stories and activities. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Spice Club

All Day
Adults
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.

Holiday Card Making Workshop

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this guided class, learn how to craft two beautiful winter holiday cards to share or keep.  

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. 

Vitalant Blood Drive

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library. Walk in or make an appointment or by calling (877) 258-4825 or by visiting the online appointment portal.