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Intro to Python Programming

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 8
Event Details:

In this beginner-friendly course, you'll embark on a journey into the world of the Python programming language, one of the most versatile and in-demand programming languages today.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

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.

Pop Up Lobby Concert - Justin Prince

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

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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: 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.

Holiday Zentangles

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Open
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: 8
Event Details:

Come relax and create your own unique Christmas zentangles with some festive music!

Library Board Meeting

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

Smith Crossing Book Discussion of Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Book Discussion, Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services facilitates a book discussion at Smith Crossing Senior Living of Sunshine Nails by Mai Ngguyen.

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.

Sonic the Hedgehog’s Party Zone! Volunteers

3:45pm - 5:15pm
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: 2
Event Details:

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

Sonic the Hedgehog’s Party Zone!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Open
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: 1
Event Details:

Sonic’s the name! Speed’s his game! We’ll celebrate the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters with a party and craft!

Google Slides 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: 13
Event Details:

Discover how to prepare and share slideshow presentations with Google Slides in this hands-on class.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Community Holiday Caroling at Brookdale Senior Living

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Snow Globes Volunteers

3:45pm - 5:15pm
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: 1
Event Details:

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

Snow Globes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Create a magical, whimsical, and fun snow globe to take home for the winter season!

Take & Make - Lion Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Snowy Sensory Bottles Volunteers

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Waitlist
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. 

Snowy Sensory Bottles

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make your own wintry sensory bottle to enjoy all season long.

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.

Excel Advanced: Pivot Tables and Charts

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 advanced hands-on class will show how to prepare data and how to use and manipulate pivot tables and charts in Excel. Prior familiarity with Excel is required for this class.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Books, Board Games, and Buddies

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, 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 3-5, 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
Waitlist
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. 

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:

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. 

Vitalant Blood Drive

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16+. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This constant need for blood can only be met by generous donors like you. When you give blood, you could save the life of a cancer patient or someone needing open-heart surgery.

Grinch Holiday Hoobie Whatty? Volunteers

1:45pm - 3:15pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Waitlist
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. 

Grinch Holiday Hoobie Whatty?

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5. He is as cuddly as a cactus and here at your local library. Join the Grinch for super whotastic games and crafts.