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Dill Pickle Autopsy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

There has been a pickle massacre! We are recruiting the best forensic investigators to perform autopsies on the poor pickles who have met an unfortunate demise.

Pickles & Chutneys

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

November 14 is National Pickle Day! Celebrate with us by learning how to make pickles and chutneys. Samples will be provided.

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. 

Home Delivery Services

All Day
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.

Books, Board Games, and Buddies

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, 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 K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

Come hang out at the library and meet new friends. Read a book or play board games in this monthly drop-in program. No registration required. All homeschooling families are welcome. 

Video Game Club Volunteers

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
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: 2
Event Details:

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

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. 

Bright Starts Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
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: 20
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.

Watland/Kuester Piano Duo

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Join us for an entertaining piano concert by Millie Watland and Janet Kuester.

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Join us for casual Saturday afternoon Bingo! Drop-ins welcome!

Glowforge/Cricut Thanksgiving Project

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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:

In this class, you will use the Glowforge and Cricut machines to create a take-home Thanksgiving Project.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Ages 3-6
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Drop Off Animals: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Pick-up Animals: Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. 

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.

Jewelry Jumble

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Eager to freshen up your look? Have some accessories that need a new home? Then take part in the Jewelry Jumble! Donate your jewelry, bags, scarves, belts, hats, and other accessories, then join the jumble on Sunday, Nov.

Glowforge/Cricut Thanksgiving Project

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

In this class, you will use the Glowforge and Cricut machines to create a take-home Thanksgiving Project.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Home Delivery Services

All Day
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.

Baby Subscription Box

9:00am - 9:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Senior Living Visit: Evergreen

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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: 3
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.

Holiday Sides & Salads

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Holiday season is coming. Join Chef Susan Maddox for some delicious holiday sides and salads to use for your entertaining. Samples will be provided.

Take & Make - Tissue Paper Turkey

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Ages 3 and up
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Take and Make. For Orland Park residents only. 

Clay Charms

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a clay charm add some flair to your keychain.

 

Introduction to Internet Security

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: 20
Event Details:

This lecture-style class will discuss common internet threats and best practices to protect against them.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

Please be prepared with an established email address for this computer class. Call the IT Desk at (708) 428-5171 for questions.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Binglow!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for glow in the dark bingo and other fun black light games!