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

Dippin’ Dots Scented Slime

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:

Get ready to get your hand gooey and create your very own Dippin’ Dots theme slime. 

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
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:

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

Bingo-Palooza: Book Cover Bingo

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:

Get five familiar book covers in a row for a BINGO! 

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

Invisible Life Around Us

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Open
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:

Examine various microorganisms in our everyday life.  

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

Crafty Readers: Back to School

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Full
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:

Read a story and create a craft to celebrate the new school year.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 3-6" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Back to HOMEschool Celebration

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Ages 3-6, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Event. Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We will have a Homeschool ID booth, crafts, and Legos.  Join us to meet some new friends! REGISTRATION APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED.  

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

Reverse Coloring

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Have you ever wanted to try Reverse coloring? Now is your chance! Come and see how relaxing (and fun) this can be! 

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Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

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

Teeny Tiny Eco-Jars

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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 all about Ecospheres, tiny self-contained ecosystems in a jar. We will be creating our own eco-jars to take home that will have tiny snails to keep. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 2 

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!  

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

Frida Kahlo-inspired Self Portraits

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful art project inspired by Frida Kahlo’s Me and My Parrots! Learn about Frida’s life and unique style, then create your own bold self-portrait—pets, personality, and all included.

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 and Bricks

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
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:

Meet some new friends at our monthly homeschool meetup. Bring a friend or come open to meeting a new one. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 3-6" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

Autumn Family Dance

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

Let’s sing, move, and dance along to our favorite interactive family songs. 

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Accompanying Adults

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

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
Upcoming
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. 

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

Rubber Ducky Costume Contest

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Join us to create an extravagant costume for your rubber duck using model magic clay, fabric and paint. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 15 

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

Pixel Pals

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Create your very own pixel-perfect pal using colorful perler beads! Choose from a popular favorite like Labubu, Squishmallow, Chicken Jockey, and Dog Man. Bring your favorite character to life one bead at a time.

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

Eye Spy Halloween!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Create your very own Halloween Eye Spy board while listening to some spooky music. REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept. 15 

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!  

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

Halloween Color Changing Potion Bottles

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Join us for Magical Color Changing Potions! We will mix up their very own color-changing ‘magical’ potion. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’ll have everyone feeling like a wizard! REGISTRATION OPENS: Sept.

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

Puzzle Mania

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

Grades K-5. Unplug and unwind as you put together your puzzle-solving skills with family and friends. Registration appreciated but not 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

Homeschool Board Games and Bricks

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
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:

Meet some new friends at our monthly homeschool meetup. Bring a friend or come open to meeting a new one. 

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

Minecraft Gaming Adventure

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. See if you can solve the Rumpelstiltskin Escape Room created in Minecraft.

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

Comic Creations

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Explore the wide world of comic book styles, from graphic novels to comic strips, then create your own comic using guided templates and your imagination! REGISTRATION OPENS: Oct. 15 

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
Upcoming
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. 

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

Wicked Paint & Sip

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Get ready to paint the night away with art inspired by the upcoming Wicked: For Good movie! Sip on sparkly "Glinda Glam" punch or cool "Elphaba Elixir" while you create magical masterpieces. Costumes welcome and all supplies provided!