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Jewelry Making!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Try your hand at creating some beautiful, unique jewelry!  

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Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
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Try your hand at creating some beautiful, unique jewelry!  

Knitting Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
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Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

Video Game Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Grades K-5. Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required. 

 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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Grades K-5. Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required. 

 

Crayola Imagine Academy of Arts Presents: Board Game Design

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Grades K-5. Come dive into the world of board game design by creating your own board game about the wonders of ocean life.  

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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Grades K-5. Come dive into the world of board game design by creating your own board game about the wonders of ocean life.  

Rise of the AI Escape Room

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

We have the latest set of VR goggles available to try, but due to some sort of glitch you are now stuck in a virtual wasteland.

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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We have the latest set of VR goggles available to try, but due to some sort of glitch you are now stuck in a virtual wasteland.

Games of the Past

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Come and play some games that your parents played when they were younger like Cat’s Cradle and make your own Fortune Teller.    

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Come and play some games that your parents played when they were younger like Cat’s Cradle and make your own Fortune Teller.    

The KID Game

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Join us for a series of mini games inspired by the wildly popular pop culture pheromones. We will be playing Red Light, Green Light, The Dalgona Challenge, Tug of War and more! 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Join us for a series of mini games inspired by the wildly popular pop culture pheromones. We will be playing Red Light, Green Light, The Dalgona Challenge, Tug of War and more! 

Paper Collages

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Have fun making a paper collage using a variety of materials. 

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Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
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Have fun making a paper collage using a variety of materials. 

Knitting Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

Video Game Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

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. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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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. 

Ice Cream Day!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

July 20 is National Ice Cream Day! Design a delicious dessert to enjoy while making various origami crafts. 

 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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July 20 is National Ice Cream Day! Design a delicious dessert to enjoy while making various origami crafts. 

 

Ransom Notes

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Get ready for a fit of giggles during this ridiculous word magnet game. The librarian will give you a silly prompt and you will have 60 seconds to use the word magnets in front of you to come up with a silly response to the question. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Get ready for a fit of giggles during this ridiculous word magnet game. The librarian will give you a silly prompt and you will have 60 seconds to use the word magnets in front of you to come up with a silly response to the question. 

Bingo-Palooza: Loteria

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Play the beloved and traditional Mexican picture bingo. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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Play the beloved and traditional Mexican picture bingo. 

Giant Board Game Extravaganza

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Get ready for BIG BIG FUN! Join us in gigantic games of Hungry Hungry Hippos on push scooters and humongous Jenga and even Kerplunk so big it’ll knock your socks off! 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Event Details:

Get ready for BIG BIG FUN! Join us in gigantic games of Hungry Hungry Hippos on push scooters and humongous Jenga and even Kerplunk so big it’ll knock your socks off! 

Mario Kart Tournament

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Ready to hit the road? We’ll have a tournament to determine our best Mario Kart 8 Deluxe racer!  

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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
Event Details:

Ready to hit the road? We’ll have a tournament to determine our best Mario Kart 8 Deluxe racer!  

A Bobbie Goods Time

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Come chill with us for cozy coloring and snacks. You can turn your creations into stickers and buttons. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Come chill with us for cozy coloring and snacks. You can turn your creations into stickers and buttons. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Register for our 1 vs. 1 tournament to determine the library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! We’ll supply the gaming gear!

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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Event Details:

Register for our 1 vs. 1 tournament to determine the library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! We’ll supply the gaming gear!

Video Game Club

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required.

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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:

Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required.

Art Games

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Have a blast playing different ART GAMES with your friends!     

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Have a blast playing different ART GAMES with your friends!     

Dippin’ Dots Scented Slime

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Get ready to get your hand gooey and create your very own Dippin’ Dots theme slime. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Get ready to get your hand gooey and create your very own Dippin’ Dots theme slime. 

Knitting Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Youth Program
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Event Details:

Do you admire hand knit hats, mittens, or scarves? This is your chance to learn to knit so you can create your own. 

Bingo-Palooza: Book Cover Bingo

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Get five familiar book covers in a row for a BINGO! 

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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Event Details:

Get five familiar book covers in a row for a BINGO! 

Invisible Life Around Us

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Examine various microorganisms in our everyday life.  

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
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Examine various microorganisms in our everyday life.  

Crafty Readers: Back to School

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Read a story and create a craft to celebrate the new school year.  

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Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
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Read a story and create a craft to celebrate the new school year.