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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby Walkers Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 "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.

Arabic Storytime

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Stop by for an exciting time and hear stories in English and Arabic. No registration required.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Branches:
Orland Park Public Library
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

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
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Google Photos

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to organize and manage your photos, make edits, and share albums using Google Photos in this lecture-style class.  

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

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.

Food Drive Volunteers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately. 

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach delivers books and audiovisual materials to patrons unable to visit the library.

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.

Teen Subscription Boxes (Winter Reads)

9:00am - 9:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

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.

Santa Duck is Quacking to Town!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Who’s that with the bright red hat? Why, it’s Santa Duck! Join Alex and Sailor Duck for a festive holiday storytime full of songs, stories and surprises as they await the arrival of Santa Duck! No registration required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Evergeen Senior Living.

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: 1
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.

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 "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.

Santa Duck is Quacking to Town!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Who’s that with the bright red hat? Why, it’s Santa Duck! Join Alex and Sailor Duck for a festive holiday storytime full of songs, stories and surprises as they await the arrival of Santa Duck! No registration required.

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.

Giving Tree Volunteers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Session 1 we’ll be creating donation bins and placing them out for the public. Session 2 we’ll come back, sort, and pack up all of the donations. Register for each date separately. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

War & Wine, Part 2: Italy in WWII

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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: 83
Event Details:

After WWI, Italy’s wine industry faced a tarnished reputation due to low quality and excessive consumption. Mussolini’s regime strategically rebranded Italian wine, emphasizing national pride and high quality.

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.

Google Sheets/Forms 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: 6
Event Details:

This introductory hands-on class will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets; as well as, 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 "Everyone" group.

Community Holiday Caroling at Warren Barr

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join library staff for caroling at Warren Bar and Brookdale Senior Living! Stephane Collopy will accompany us on the Violin while we sing some classic winter favorites.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Cafe

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: 13
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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large type books and audiovisual materials to residents of Warren Barr Senior Living.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Windows 11 Desktop Basics

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: 1
Event Details:

This course will guide you through the fundamentals of navigating Windows 11. Learn to find what you need, organize your files, and personalize your experience. We'll cover the Start menu, Taskbar, File Explorer, Settings, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Haraz Drop-In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Come sip on coffee and browse Orland Park Library's new books, magazines and audiovisual materials. 

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.

Little Free Food Pantry Stockers Volunteers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Training Dates: 

Monday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.       REGISTRATION OPENS: SEPT. 3 

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.

Holiday Candles Volunteers

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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