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Writers' Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 

Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration 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.

Memory Cafe

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A social gathering for people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias and their care partners. Each session includes an activity and gives participants a chance to enjoy time together.

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 Walkers Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration 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.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bingo Volunteers

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bingo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Play Bingo to win prizes and learn many ways to help save the Earth—a winning combination.

Learn the Art of Improv

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Improv is more than laughs. Improvisation improves presentation skills, thinking on your feet, social emotional awareness, and helps you speak with intent. "How you say it matters." Oh, and we'll have fun, too.

Teen Take and Make: Pride Keychains

9:00am - 9:00pm
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. 

Once Upon a Time Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
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
Registration 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

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Beginner Line Dancing

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come have fun with us! The Dancin’ Deeva will be here to teach line dances that you’ll love.

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. 

Summer Reading Kickoff Tape Obstacle Course Volunteers

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 6-12.

Composting at Home

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Tom Straus from The Urban Canopy will discuss the benefits of composting, soil ecology, and the circularity of the food system from farm, plate, and back to soil.

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.

Microsoft Word Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Discover the basics of Microsoft Word, including navigation through the application and basic features in this hands-on class.   

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.

Backyard Book Club - Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
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.

Donut Day Volunteers

3:45pm - 5:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

Donut Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

It’s National Donut Day! Bring the family to the library for coffee and donuts as well as other activities.  

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.

Take & Make – Newspaper Animals

4:00pm - 9:00pm
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. 

Meet The Artist: Peter Bosy

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Gallery Wall
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Made By Hand

Photography

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.

Spice Club

All Day
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Volunteers

9:30am - 1:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Register to help out with our Summer Reading Kickoff Day.

Bright Starts Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

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.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Event

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program, YS Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading Kick-Off Event 

Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.