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Teen Take and Make: Fidget Bracelet and Keychain

9:00am - 9:00pm
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. 

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

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

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

Senior Living Visit: Alden Estates

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Offsite Outreach Program
Event Details:

Outreach Services provides a browsing collection of large print books and audiovisual materials to residents of Alden Estates.

Backyard Book Club - Yellowface by RF Kuang

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: The Backyard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Event Details:

Love beach reads but have no time for the beach? Come to the Backyard! Join us every first Thursday of the month, this summer only, to talk about those books you’ve seen trending on your "for you" page. Adults 18+

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.

Traditional Mexican Street Tacos

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional street tacos from scratch. Samples provided!

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.

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. 

Meet The Artist: Robert J. Johnson

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Gallery Wall
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Dining Out & Contemporary Icons:

Painting and Assemblages

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.

Adult Take & Makes - Flower Soap

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

Feeling crafty? Pick up a Take & Make at the Adult Services Desk. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Instructions are always available on the library website. 

May the Fourth Volunteers

1:45pm - 3:15pm
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. 

May the 4th Be With You!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Everyone’s a Jedi at our Star Wars celebration! No registration required. 

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.

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 - 2:15pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class 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.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class 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.

Take & Make – Newspaper Animals 

4:00pm - 9:00pm
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. 

Teen Pantry Stockers

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

Grades 6-12. Help us keep our Little Free Pantry stocked. You will need to attend a mandatory 1-hour training session and commit to visiting the library once a week for the month you are registered for. Meet at the Teen Desk for training.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Senior Living Visit: Warren Barr

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

Writers' Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 

SGA Youth and Family Services Informational Tabling

11:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Visit the SGA Youth and Family Services information table to gather information about parenting, workforce development, early childhood education and immigration services. 

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

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

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

Pop Up Lobby Concert - Bree Beezhold

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Take & Make – Mother's Day Card 

4:00pm - 9:00pm
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.