Upcoming Events

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.

Create a bright, inviting paper wreath to welcome spring.

Sign up to receive a specialty themed subscription box for your baby.  Each box contains library board books (already checked out to you), a small craft or activity, and a little something extra.  Return the library books, keep everythin

Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre of the month. It will contain at least 2 books that you’ll need to return to the library, PLUS special items and snacks that you get to keep.

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

A representative from The Living Room, a division of Trinity Services, will be tabling in the library lobby to share information about their free mental health support services.

Help us keep our Little Food Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a 1-hour mandatory training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you register for. Meet at the Teen Desk for training.

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Let’s have fun experimenting with squeegee painting! 

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.  

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.

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

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

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.

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

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

Take and Make. For Orland Park residents only. 

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

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

Celebrate National Lava Lamp Day and work with librarians to help kids learn about and create their own Lava Lamps. 

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

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

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Let’s get excited about the Minecraft Movie being released on April 4. We will make a fun mosaic Minecraft mask that you can take to the theaters!