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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.

Coffee Shop Stamps

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:

The winter reading program, Read A Latte, is happening! Why not celebrate by making a cute coffee themed stamp? 

 

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 Take And Make Mini Zen Gardens

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. 

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 Thomas Place Senior Living.

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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Start your holidays off in a calm and cuddly place. Join us once again for a visit with Healing Hearts Comforts Dogs.

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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.

Book Club Bash

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

As a 'thank you' to our cherished book club attendees, the Adult Services staff will be hosting a holiday get-together!

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.

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.

Loveable Llamas Volunteers

6:15pm - 7:45pm
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author: Rita Woods

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Award winning author, Rita D. Woods, will be discussing The Last Dreamwalker.  

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

Loveable Llamas

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate National Llama Day by reading “Llama Llama Little Lie” and make a loveable llama to take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Card Making

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn how to make hand-crafted, heartfelt holiday cards. You will explore a variety of techniques and take home six unique cards to share with family and friends. 

Only register for one session. 

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. 

Reading to Connect

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Staff reads with residents of Autumn Leaves.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Card Making

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn how to make hand-crafted, heartfelt holiday cards. You will explore a variety of techniques and take home six unique cards to share with family and friends. 

Only register for one session. 

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Knitting Club

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: 5
Event Details:

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.  

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3-6" group.

Snowflake Fun!

11:00am - 11:30am
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: 15
Event Details:

Let It Snow! Join us for snowflake storytime followed by a flurry of snowflake crafts.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pop Up Lobby Concert - Bree Beezhold

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone

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 Alden Estates.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cardio Drumming

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

One hour of music, fun, and cardio! Dancing and drumming to the beat! Utility buckets, exercise ball, drumsticks, and energetic instruction will be ready for you. Let’s make some NOISE!

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Explore Microorganisms

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:

Grades 3-5. Join us to learn all about bacteria and microorganisms. The first session on December 5,  we will be swabbing surfaces from around the library such as doorhandles, water fountain faucets and more to swab on petri dishes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Excel Intermediate: Formulas

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: 14
Event Details:

This hands-on class will demonstrate the power of formulas in Excel to calculate and streamline data. Prior familiarity with Excel is required.

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 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 "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crisis Center Coat Drive

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will be collecting warm coats, hats, mittens and other winter goods for domestic violence survivors.  

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 Afterschool Snacks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn how to create delicious snacks with Chef Susan. We’ll get to taste test everything she teaches us how to make!

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.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Santa at the Library

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: All Ages, Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Santa is in the building! Visit with Santa and get a picture with him next to our lobby Christmas tree. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Smarty Pants Balloon Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Smarty Pants is back with a balloon show full of magic and GIANT balloon sculptures.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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