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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Homeschool Board Games & Bricks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Come hang out at the library and meet new friends. Play board games or build with Lego bricks in this monthly drop-in program. No registration required. All homeschooling families are welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Soda-licious

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get your taste buds ready for weird and wacky sodas. Rate these sodas on a scale from 10 to YUCK! 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Knitting Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Video Game Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Get ready for an action-packed time at Video Game Club! We’ll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both on the Nintendo Switch! No registration required.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Homeschoolers: Backyard Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: The Backyard
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the year with outdoor games. We will also have space for you to bring your favorite board games as well.  No registration required.    

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Star Wars Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

 The force is strong at the library. Explore the galaxy with stories and a craft.  Registration is appreciated but not required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

All About Energy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn about all the different kinds of energy and do some experiments to demonstrate them.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Edible Slime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Slime you can play with it and try a bite, if you dare! 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Video Game Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Eye Wear LEGOs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to build your own fabulous Lego glasses. Anything you can wear on your face you get to keep! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Knitting Club

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

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

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6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn all about simple circuits and create your very own running dinosaur robot just like the browser game. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Crosstown Exotics

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Come celebrate the beginning of summer reading with an exciting reptile show! No registration required

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Birth - 35 months." group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

SRC Kick-Off Event

10:00am - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, 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, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program, YS Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Family Event. It’s time to sign-up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Help us celebrate at our Kickoff event featuring the following exciting activities: 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Bingo-Palooza: Super Mario Bingo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Find your favorite Mario game characters five in a row and BINGO. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

T-Rexplorers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Get excited about science and nature with T-Rexplorers!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Jewelry Making!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Try your hand at creating some beautiful, unique jewelry!  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Knitting Club

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

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Video Game Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Crayola Imagine Academy of Arts Presents: Board Game Design

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Come dive into the world of board game design by creating your own board game about the wonders of ocean life.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Rise of the AI Escape Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Games of the Past

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come and play some games that your parents played when they were younger like Cat’s Cradle and make your own Fortune Teller.    

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

The KID Game

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a series of mini games inspired by the wildly popular pop culture pheromones. We will be playing Red Light, Green Light, The Dalgona Challenge, Tug of War and more! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Paper Collages

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have fun making a paper collage using a variety of materials.