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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. 

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. 

Open
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.

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.

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!

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 

Full
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 

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 

Open
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 

Waitlist
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. 

Full
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. 

Extreme Ice Experiments

Thursday, December 11, 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. Take science to the edge with dry ice! Watch mind-blowing experiments, then put on your goggles and gloves and try them on your own. It’s chilly, fizzy, and foggy fun, so you won’t forget! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov.

Waitlist
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. Take science to the edge with dry ice! Watch mind-blowing experiments, then put on your goggles and gloves and try them on your own. It’s chilly, fizzy, and foggy fun, so you won’t forget! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov.

Here Come the Dragons

Friday, December 12, 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

Grades K-5.  Kick off your winter reading adventure with dragon stories and activities. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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

Grades K-5.  Kick off your winter reading adventure with dragon stories and activities. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

DIY Pop-Up Holiday Cards

Saturday, December 13, 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

Grades 3-5. Get crafty and spread some cheer with a handmade pop-up card featuring a 3D Christmas tree surprise inside! We’ll use colorful paper, stickers, and a little holiday magic to create cards perfect for gifting.

Waitlist
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. Get crafty and spread some cheer with a handmade pop-up card featuring a 3D Christmas tree surprise inside! We’ll use colorful paper, stickers, and a little holiday magic to create cards perfect for gifting.

Baby Music

Friday, December 19, 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

Ages Birth-23 months. Sing songs and explore different musical instruments. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  

Waitlist
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:

Ages Birth-23 months. Sing songs and explore different musical instruments. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  

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.

Little Art Explorers: Sticker Collage

Friday, December 19, 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

Ages 2-3. Pick your favorite stickers and make a collage. REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Full
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:

Ages 2-3. Pick your favorite stickers and make a collage. 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.

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. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, December 20, 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

Grades K-5. Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the gaming gear.

Open
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:

Grades K-5. Sign up for a frantic tournament to determine the Orland Park Library’s best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player! Register in advance for this 1 vs. 1 tournament. We’ll supply the gaming gear.

Was the Book Better?

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

Grades 3-5. Many of our favorite books have been turned into movies, but was the book better? Come enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa and watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with us.

Open
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. Many of our favorite books have been turned into movies, but was the book better? Come enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa and watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with us.

Video Game Club

Friday, December 26, 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!  

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:

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!  

Sprinkle Saturdays at Stan’s

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone

Family Event. Stop by Stan’s Donuts for a deliciously frosted library event. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Event. Stop by Stan’s Donuts for a deliciously frosted library event. 

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.

Holiday Suncatchers

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2

Grades K-2. Brighten up your house with a beautifully made suncatcher that is specially made by you! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

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:

Grades K-2. Brighten up your house with a beautifully made suncatcher that is specially made by you! REGISTRATION OPENS: Nov. 15 

Reading Dragons Family Movie Night

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room - 104 at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3 and up

Family Event. Start the new year with a movie night featuring dragons in honor of our Winter Reading Challenge. Bring your blankets and spread out on the floor. All in attendance get a Reading Dragons card!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3 and up
Program Type: Family Event, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Event. Start the new year with a movie night featuring dragons in honor of our Winter Reading Challenge. Bring your blankets and spread out on the floor. All in attendance get a Reading Dragons card!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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!

Upcoming
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.

K –Pop Demon Hunters Sing & Dance Along

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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. Let’s have a golden time singing and dancing to some of our favorite K-Pop songs and complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! 

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:

Grades K-5. Let’s have a golden time singing and dancing to some of our favorite K-Pop songs and complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! 

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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.   

Upcoming
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.

Seal’d with a Kiss

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Orland Park Public Library
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 3-6

Ages 3-6. Do you love seals? We’ll learn more about these beloved blubbery beauties and make a craft! 

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. Do you love seals? We’ll learn more about these beloved blubbery beauties and make a craft! 

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.