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The Krusty Krab Employee of the Month Contest!

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2

Are ya ready, kids? We are gonna deep dive into Bikini Bottom to celebrate the new Spongebob movie! Can you become the Employee of the Month?

Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Are ya ready, kids? We are gonna deep dive into Bikini Bottom to celebrate the new Spongebob movie! Can you become the Employee of the Month?

Writers' Group

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

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 abou...

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. 

Baby Smush Painting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months

Create a smushy (mess free) masterpiece! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a smushy (mess free) masterpiece! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Winter Wonderfest Tape Obstacle Course Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Register to join us in creating a tape obstacle course for our upcoming Winter Wonderfest. 

 

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:

Register to join us in creating a tape obstacle course for our upcoming Winter Wonderfest. 

 

Library Buddies: How to Catch a... Teen Volunteers

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Grades 6-12. Buddy up with a child to help them build LEGO traps to catch various creatures. 

  

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 build LEGO traps to catch various creatures. 

  

Library Buddies: How to Catch a...

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2

Grades K-2. Love the How to Catch a... books? Buddy up with a teen to build LEGO traps to catch various creatures from the book series. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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. Love the How to Catch a... books? Buddy up with a teen to build LEGO traps to catch various creatures from the book series. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Registration (YS)

Please register for each program in this series individually.

Homeschool Board Games and Bricks

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Teen Program, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

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

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. 

Paint a Latte

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Grades 6-12. Winter Reading is starting up. Come learn how to paint a latte with us while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Winter Reading is starting up. Come learn how to paint a latte with us while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. 

A Very Special Bright Starts: Winter Wonderfest

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

All Ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime. 

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.

Winter Wonderfest Teen Volunteers

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Grades 6-12. Help with our Winterfest Day. We’ll have various stations and activities that you will help run with the help of our librarians. Lunch will be provided. 

 

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 with our Winterfest Day. We’ll have various stations and activities that you will help run with the help of our librarians. Lunch will be provided. 

 

Juggling Funny Stories

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Holiday Ornament Glowforge Project

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

In this class, you will use the Glowforge machine to create a take home holiday ornament project. Previous Glowforge experience or having previously taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, you will use the Glowforge machine to create a take home holiday ornament project. Previous Glowforge experience or having previously taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Santa in the Library

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

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

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: 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.  

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months, Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. Join Spark the Firefly for her first snow day- sledding, ice skating and more! Spark’s Snow Day includes music, interactive movement, puppets and lots of winter family fun!

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months, Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Join Spark the Firefly for her first snow day- sledding, ice skating and more! Spark’s Snow Day includes music, interactive movement, puppets and lots of winter family fun!

Take And Make: Five Nights at Freddy’s Paper Masks

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Loft at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. 

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. 

Snowy Owl Craft Teen Volunteers

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

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

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:

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

Snowy Owl Craft

Monday, December 8, 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 3-5. Learn some fun facts about owls and make a cute owl to take home! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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

Grades 3-5. Learn some fun facts about owls and make a cute owl to take home! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Cut the Cable

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This lecture-style class will show you how to cut your cable subscription and get your home ready for streaming. 

No Registration is required.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Event Details:

This lecture-style class will show you how to cut your cable subscription and get your home ready for streaming. 

No Registration is required.

What’s a Fractured Fairy Tale? Teen Volunteers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

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

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:

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

What’s a Fractured Fairy Tale?

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2

Grades K-2. Let’s explore all the twists and turns of the traditional fairytale and create your own gingerbread in disguise! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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. Let’s explore all the twists and turns of the traditional fairytale and create your own gingerbread in disguise! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Art Explorers: Suncatchers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6

Ages 3-6. Use coffee filters and markers to create a one-of-a-kind suncatcher. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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. Use coffee filters and markers to create a one-of-a-kind suncatcher. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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.

Knitting Club

Wednesday, December 10, 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 3-5. 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. 

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

Grades 3-5. 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. 

Music Conversion Class

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to convert vinyl albums and audio cassettes to digital audio on a computer using equipment available at the library in this lecture-style class.

Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to convert vinyl albums and audio cassettes to digital audio on a computer using equipment available at the library in this lecture-style class.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Extreme Ice Experiments Teen Volunteers

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Program, Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8

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

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:

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