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T-Rexplorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Family Event. Get excited about science and nature with T-Rexplorers!

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.  

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. 

 

Crayola Imagine Academy of Arts Presents: Board Game Design

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Waitlist
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. Come dive into the world of board game design by creating your own board game about the wonders of ocean life.  

Sailor Duck’s Backyard Bash!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: The Backyard
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’re invited to a party in the Backyard with Sailor Duck leading the festivities!  

Handprint Eagle Craft

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Come try your hand, literally, as you will trace your hands to make an eagle that looks as if it is flying.

Summer Buddies-Video Game Character Perler Beads

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

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

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. 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. 

Rock, Paper, Scissors

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Read the book Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt and explore the sculptures made in New Mexico and Indiana and then of course try your hand at winning this fun game with a twist to the rules and a tournament winner! 

Bingo-Palooza: Loteria

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Upcoming
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:

Play the beloved and traditional Mexican picture bingo. 

Lego Derby

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Test out your Lego skills to create a Lego car that can go the fastest, the furthest, or that is the most unique!  The library supplies the Legos, you bring your building skills! 

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
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:

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

FRIENDLY FEUD!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Sailor Duck hosts this kid-friendly version of Family Feud! Kids will be split randomly into teams of 5 to compete in the classic game show! Please only register for one session.  

FRIENDLY FEUD!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Sailor Duck hosts this kid-friendly version of Family Feud! Kids will be split randomly into teams of 5 to compete in the classic game show! Please only register for one session.  

Summer Buddies: Race to the Galaxy

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
Upcoming
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:

In this fast-paced game, you’ll work with your team to collect all of the space gems before the other teams! The clock is ticking; can you get them all before the buzzer sounds?

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
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:

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

Paper Bag Kite Craft 

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

 Decorate a paper lunch bag, add streamers, and make your own special kite to fly. 

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:

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

Bingo-Palooza: Book Cover Bingo

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Upcoming
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:

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

Books & Ballerinas

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 3-6, Grades K-2
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6, Grades K-2
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come see a short ballet performance and then learn a few ballet moves of your own from the talented dancers of Ballet 5:8.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

DIY Puzzle & Game!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades K-2
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:

Have fun making your own puzzle and tic-tac-toe game! 

 

Crafty Readers: Back to School

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Upcoming
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:

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