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Gmail/Google Drive Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
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. 

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Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ageless Grace®

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.  

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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Rubber Duckie, You’re the One! Teen 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. 

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

Rubber Duckie, You’re the One!

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

In honor of National Rubber Duckie Day, let’s have a scavenger hunt and then make a cute craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Comfort Cuisine

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

Come spend an evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about some great winter comfort cuisine featuring a soup, cozy casserole, and winter fruit bread pudding. 

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.

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

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica.

Tuesday Night Book Club

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.  

Book discussions are in-person and do not require registration. Copies of all book discussion books are available at the Adult Services Desk, starting approximately one month prior to the discussion date. Ebooks and audiobooks are available via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla. Questions? Email RSVP@orlandparklibrary.org or call (708) 428-5150.

  • January 13: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
  • February 10: An Immense World by Ed Yong

 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Walkers Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Basics

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

This lecture-style class will cover basic functions of iPhones, including checking for updates and how to navigate your device.  You may bring your own device.  

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

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 "Adults" group

Understanding Nuclear Energy

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

A presentation about the new chapter in nuclear energy projects across the globe that will also discuss myths and misinformation about nuclear energy.  
 

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

Once Upon a Time Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Cafe

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

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

Library Buddies: Indoor Snowball Fight Teen Volunteers

6:00pm–7:30pm
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. Buddy up with a child to help them compete in an indoor snowball fight. 

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

Library Buddies: Indoor Snowball Fight

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using fake snowballs and our imagination, we will compete to be the Indoor Snowball Champions. 

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:

Come hang out with old and new friends as we play board games and Legos.

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

Journal Decorating

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. Sign up for this crafty fun program!

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

Bright Starts Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Basics: Dishcloth

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet, including how to chain stitch, single crochet, and count stitches while making a useful dishcloth. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary. 

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 "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

Cozy Crafternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Have a craft kit or project at home you’ve been meaning to start or complete? January is National Hobby Month! BYOP - Bring Your Own Project and let’s craft as we hang out and unwind. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Take And Make: DIY Indoor Snowballs

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Age 24 - 47 months" group

Little Art Explorers: Water Bag Painting

4:00pm–4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore new art skills for little learners 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cultivating Gratitude and Joy

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start the new year with gratitude and joy! Participants will learn the many benefits of practicing gratitude and joy as well as strategies for cultivating these powerful emotions.

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.