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Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

TEST

10:45am–11:45am
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Registration Required

Baby Walkers Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Full
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.

Arabic Storytime

4:30pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
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
Event Details:

Stop by for an exciting time and hear stories in English and Arabic. No registration required.  

Backyard Grilling Cooking Demonstration

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

Fire up the grill and master essential grilling techniques with Kristyn Slick from Kristyn’s Classroom Kitchen. Learn to create crowd-pleasing summer dishes in this fun and informative class.

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. 

Knitting Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
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:

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

Once Upon a Time Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Waitlist
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.

Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs

Library Tour

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to explore the library? Come learn about the library’s history and see all the new spaces the library has to offer!

Summer Buddies: The Floor Is Lava Volunteers

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Waitlist
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:

Buddy up with a child to help them conquer the game “The Floor Is Lava”.   

  

Summer Buddies: The Floor is Lava!

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Can you make it across the room using a collection of weird and wacky props? Find out in this hands-on, real-life version of the classic game.  

LEGO Duplo Builders

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Waitlist
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:

Imagine, build, and create using the library’s LEGO Duplo collection.   

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.

Video Game Club Volunteers

3:45pm–5:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Waitlist
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. 

Video Game Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
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. Hop in for some multiplayer fun on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! No registration required. 

 

Bright Starts Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
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.

Sprinkle Saturdays at Stan’s

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone
Full
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:

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.

Concert: Cadillac Groove

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

Experience the ultimate musical journey with Cadillac Groove! Enjoy a fun ride through southern rock, blues, funk, R&B, soul, and more. Sing along as they bring their unique, high-energy touch to the songs you love.

A Novel Morning Book Club: Family Family by Laurie Frankel

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs, Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction and moving memoirs. New members are always welcome!

Family Family by Laurie Frankel

Computers Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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 hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer. 

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers. 

Registration required. 

Super Mario Lucky Star Jars

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
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. Help Mario, Luigi, and Peach by decorating their Super Star Jars and filling them with as many stars as possible! 

Intro to Hip-Hop Dance

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Culture Shock Chicago to learn the basics of Hip-Hop dance.

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. 

Book Box: Game On!

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

Can't decide what to read? Sign up for our Book Box program! Each month, registrants will receive a genre-themed box packed with librarian-selected books to borrow, along with treats, goodies, and other exciting swag.

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.

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. 

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
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.