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Summer Buddies: The Floor Is Lava Volunteers

1:30pm–3:00pm
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:

Buddy up with a child to help them conquer the game “The Floor Is Lava”.   

  

Video Game Club Volunteers

3:45pm–5:45pm
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. 

Super Mario Lucky Star Jars

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Help Mario, Luigi, and Peach by decorating their Super Star Jars and filling them with as many stars as possible! 

Mario And Friends Obstacle Course Volunteers

1:00pm–3:30pm
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:

Grades 6-12. Level Up your creativity and help build a Mario and friends inspired obstacle course with other Teens. Then help little kids go through it.   

Teen Rise of the AI Escape Room

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. We have the latest set of VR goggles available to try, but due to some sort of glitch you are now stuck in a virtual wasteland.

Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. A tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. Bringing your own controller is welcome! 

 

Sailor Duck’s Backyard Bash! Volunteers

1:45pm–3:15pm
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. 

Games of the Past 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. 

Escape From Jurassic Park! Volunteers

3:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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:

Grades 6-12. Work with other teens to create a floor maze based on Jurassic Park for kids of all ages to enjoy.   

Little Free Food Pantry Stockers Volunteers

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Handprint Eagle Craft Volunteers

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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. 

Board Games and Brownies

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Join us for a fun time of playing lots of different games and sampling delicious brownies! 

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.

Teen Take And Make: Marvel vs. DC Shrinky Dink Keychains

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. 

The KID Game Volunteers

1:45pm–3:15pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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. 

Puppy Pals

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Our furry friends are back by popular demand! If you missed the Puppy Pals last year and their amazing tricks, you’re in luck! They are back again with incredible tricks certain to delight patrons of all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Summer Buddies: Video Game Character Perler Beads Volunteers

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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:

Grades 6-12. Buddy up with a child to help them create video game masterpieces using pearler beads.   

  

Shark Slime

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Celebrate shark week by creating shark inspired slime! 

Paper Collages Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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. 

Level Up Your Taste Buds! Snacks from Around the World

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Join us once a month to try various snacks and candy from another country. 

Video Game Club Volunteers

3:45pm–5:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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. 

Ice Cream Day! Volunteers

1:45pm–3:15pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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. 

Canva Basics for Teen

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computer Classes, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to use this graphic design program to create a variety of fun projects, both print and digital. 

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Rock, Paper, Scissors Volunteers

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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. 

Legend of Zelda Sword Origami

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Join the warriors of Hyrule by creating your very own Legend of Zelda Master Swords!