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Chess Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for a game of chess! All skill levels welcome. The library does not provide chess sets so bring one if you have it.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Drop in for a game of chess! All skill levels welcome. The library does not provide chess sets so bring one if you have it.

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

The KID Game Volunteers

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
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. 

Open
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. 

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

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! 

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

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! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Age 24 - 47 months" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

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 "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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Puppy Pals

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone

Family Event. Our furry friends are back by popular demand! If you missed the Puppy Pals last year and their amazing tricks, you’re in luck! They are back again with incredible tricks certain to delight patrons of all ages!

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up, Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Our furry friends are back by popular demand! If you missed the Puppy Pals last year and their amazing tricks, you’re in luck! They are back again with incredible tricks certain to delight patrons of all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Life of Lucille Ball

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Join historian and actress Leslie Goddard as she brings the iconic Lucille Ball to life. Experience a heartfelt tribute to the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join historian and actress Leslie Goddard as she brings the iconic Lucille Ball to life. Experience a heartfelt tribute to the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Canva Advanced

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

In this advanced hands-on class, we will dive deeper into creating graphic designs for use in making interactive websites.

Open
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 advanced hands-on class, we will dive deeper into creating graphic designs for use in making interactive websites.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Club: How to Say Babylon

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

With echoes of Educated and Born a Crime, How to Say Babylon is the stunning story of the author’s struggle to break free of her rigid Rastafarian upbringing, ruled by her father’s strict patriarchal views and repressive

Tuesday Night Book Club:

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.  Book discussions...

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Event Details:

With echoes of Educated and Born a Crime, How to Say Babylon is the stunning story of the author’s struggle to break free of her rigid Rastafarian upbringing, ruled by her father’s strict patriarchal views and repressive

Tuesday Night Book Club

Every second Tuesday of the month, we’ll discuss original texts from groundbreaking authors who are reframing the course of the literary world as we know it.  

Book discussions are in-person and do not require registration. Copies of all book discussion books are available at the Adult Services Desk, starting approximately one month prior to the discussion date. Ebooks and audiobooks are available via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla. Questions? Email RSVP@orlandparklibrary.org or call (708) 428-5150.

  • May 13: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
  • June 10: Livid by Patricia Cornwell
  • July 8: How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
  • August 12: Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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

Coffee & Comfort Dogs (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a cuddle from a sweet comfort dog on a warm summer day.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a cuddle from a sweet comfort dog on a warm summer day.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Walkers Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Youth Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Summer Buddies: Video Game Character Perler Beads Volunteers

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 create video game masterpieces using pearler beads.   

  

Open
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 create video game masterpieces using pearler beads.   

  

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

Summer Buddies-Video Game Character Perler Beads

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2

Create your favorite video game characters using pearler beads in this hands-on craft program.

Full
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:

Create your favorite video game characters using pearler beads in this hands-on craft program.

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

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

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

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

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

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group for Care Partners

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Board Room - 104A at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

This meeting is for care partners of those attending the Early Memory Loss Support Group. If your care partner is registered you will automatically be registered for this concurrent meeting.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

This meeting is for care partners of those attending the Early Memory Loss Support Group. If your care partner is registered you will automatically be registered for this concurrent meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Age 24 - 47 months" group

Toddler Sensory Play

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months

Engage your senses in a special playtime just for toddlers.  

Open
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

Engage your senses in a special playtime just for toddlers.  

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

Cooking with Herbs Demonstration

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she prepares delicious recipes featuring the stars of the show—herbs! Discover the versatile applications of herbs in both savory and sweet dishes through her engaging demonstrations and discussions.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she prepares delicious recipes featuring the stars of the show—herbs! Discover the versatile applications of herbs in both savory and sweet dishes through her engaging demonstrations and discussions.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gmail/Google Drive Basics

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Programs, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Find out how to set up and use a Google E-mail account. Also, discover more about Google Drive, a cloud-based solution for composing, storing, and collaborating on various types of documents in this hands-on class. 

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

Find out how to set up and use a Google E-mail account. Also, discover more about Google Drive, a cloud-based solution for composing, storing, and collaborating on various types of documents in this hands-on class. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 3 and up" group

Rockin' and Reading with Leonardo!

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. Bring your dancing shoes and your best air guitar moves...it’s time for rockin’ and reading with Leonardo! This is a humorous, high-energy music and movement program that inspires little rockers to be big readers.

Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Bring your dancing shoes and your best air guitar moves...it’s time for rockin’ and reading with Leonardo! This is a humorous, high-energy music and movement program that inspires little rockers to be big readers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

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

Shark Slime

Friday, July 11, 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. Celebrate shark week by creating shark inspired slime! 

Open
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. Celebrate shark week by creating shark inspired slime! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Club

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

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.

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 "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

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

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

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

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.