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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers. Registration is now required.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Meet your local Vitalant Blood Drive representative, Roxanne White. Have questions about donating blood? Need help getting registered for the Library's blood drive on Saturday? This is the place to ask them!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ageless Grace

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ageless Grace is an Anti-Aging Fitness Program for Body & BRAIN… practiced in a chair…based on the Science of Neuroplasticity and Movement.

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gmail/Google Drive Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Find out how to set up and use a Google email account. Also, discover more about Google Drive, a cloud-based solution for composing, storing, and collaborating on various types of documents in this hands-on class

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Retirement Healthcare Planning

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Retirement Health Care. The instructor will delve deeply into the various components of Medicare, including Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D and Medicare supplements.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess 101

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess with Chess Scholars. Come once or every month to learn and practice. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lobby Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vitalant Blood Drive

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Novel Morning Book Club: Horse

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction and moving memoirs. New members are always welcome!

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lobby Piano Concert: Justin Prince

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Box - Bite-Sized Books

All Day
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can't decide what to read? Sign up for our Book Box program! Each month, registrants will receive a genre-themed box packed with librarian-selected books to borrow, along with treats, goodies, and other exciting swag.

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist - Steve Kost

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

Combat veteran and sculpture artist Steve Kost discusses his artwork process and guides a walkthrough of the metal sculptures in our lobby display case.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Google Docs Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to create, edit, and share documents with Google's word processing program in this hands-on class

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use breathing techniques, mini-mediations, and gentle movements to induce the “relaxation response” in your body.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery Hearts

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Create a special embroidered heart with step-by-step instructions.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computers Basics

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer. 

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers. Registration is now required.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Google Sheets/Forms Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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:

This introductory hands-on class will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets and how to create, edit, and share various forms using Google Forms.  

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers' Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Cafe

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Sass up your place!  This fun and fast-paced workshop on quick and easy decorating with existing things.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lobby Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Whole Heart Health

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, yet according to the American Heart Association, heart disease is largely preventable with lifestyle changes and education.  Learn about the four key areas known to contribute to heart