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Science Buddies: Animal Adaptations

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Explore what makes animals thrive in their environments with a teen buddy. 

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Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

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. 

Books and Bites

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Ready to explore the world of chapter books, but unsure where to start? In this program, a librarian will introduce chapter books for younger readers while you enjoy some snacks.  

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

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.  

Science Buddies: Clay Copies

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Work with a teen buddy to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture. 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Got Milk, Paint

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children, Grades K-2
Open
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: 7
Event Details:

Mix together your own milk paint using your favorite color of dye and then share with others as you create your own milk paint masterpiece. 

STEAM Buddies: Teeny Tiny Eco-Jars

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Team up with teens and 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. 

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. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Open
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: 24
Event Details:

Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the gaming gear! 

Fingerprint Bugs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
Open
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: 7
Event Details:

Get ready for spring, and catch your very own bugs! 

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.  

STEAM Buddies: Lava Lamps

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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: 12
Event Details:

National Lava Lamp Day is April 5. Learn about lava lamps, and create your very own lava lamp with a teen buddy. 

Rain to Rainbow

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

You need storm clouds and sun to create your own rainbow! 

Science Buddies: Experiment Day

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
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: 12
Event Details:

With a teen buddy you’ll get the opportunity to try a variety of science experiments. 

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. 

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.  

Paper Bag Nests

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Make an adorable nest for your new baby bird! Happy Nesting!