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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.

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.

OPPL Con Tape Obstacle Course Teen Volunteers

5:00pm–7:00pm
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. Help create a tape obstacle course in the picture shelves for our upcoming annual OPPLcon. 

Bullet Journaling for Beginners

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:

Looking to reduce some stress with artful organization? Learn the basics of bullet journaling and discover how to use this artform to fit your needs and improve your life.

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. 

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.

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, is hosting an eight-week support group for those living with early stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners.

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group for Care Partners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

This meeting is for care partners of those attending the Early Memory Loss Support Group. If your care partner is registered you will automatically be registered for this concurrent meeting.

Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Library Buddies: Make a Mask 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 make a mask based on their favorite superhero!  

  

OPPLcon Trivia Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
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:

If you’re looking for a dose of healthy competition and geeky fun, come out to our adults only trivia night at the OPPL!

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. 

Library Buddies: Make a Mask

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:

Grades K-2. Buddy up with a teen to make a mask based on your favorite superhero! REGISTRATION OPENS: Oct. 15 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

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:

Meet some new friends at our monthly homeschool meetup. Bring a friend or come open to meeting a new one. 

OPPLcon Teen Volunteers Mandatory Training

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. 

Hours Earned: 1 

Program Date: Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:30-2:00 

Hours Earned: 4.5 

 

OPPLcon Volunteers Mandatory Training

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. 

Hours Earned: 1 

Program Date: Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:30-2:00 

Hours Earned: 4.5 

 

Teen Candle-Making Project with Cricut and Glowforge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Computer Classes, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, teens will use the Glowforge and Cricut machines to create a take-home candle project.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Spice Club

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes.

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.

OPPLcon Volunteers

9:30am–2:00pm
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:

Mandatory Training Date: Friday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. 

Hours Earned: 1 

Program Date: Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:30-2:00 

Hours Earned: 4.5 

 

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.

Minecraft Gaming Adventure

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Grades K-2
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. See if you can solve the Rumpelstiltskin Escape Room created in Minecraft.

OPPLconX: Celebrating 10 years of Fandom and Fun!

10:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs, All Ages, Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

Enjoy an incredible live performance by Scott Green (magician to the Chicago Bulls), test your wits in our Minecraft digital escape room with ArrayScape, enjoy live music and explore our Artist Alley featuring

Minecraft Gaming Adventure

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. See if you can solve the Rumpelstiltskin Escape Room created in Minecraft.

Concert: Harpist LeAnne Bennion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Join one of Chicago’s premiere harpists, LeAnne Bennion, for a tour de force of some of the most moving and complex pieces written for the harp. 

Jewelry Making Workshop

10:30am–1:00pm
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:

Participants will be guided to make their own beaded jewelry in this hands-on workshop. 

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. 

Dino Fest

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 3-6
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6. Calling all dino lovers and future paleontologists! Help us “hatch” dinosaur eggs, make a dinosaur fossil and enjoy all things dino! REGISTRATION OPENS: Oct. 15