Upcoming Events

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. 

Meet your local Vitalant Blood Drive representative, Roxanne White. Have questions about donating blood? Need help getting registered for the library's blood drive on Saturday? Roxanne can help! No appointment necessary.

Learn how to make an origami bookmark.

How can you distinguish your to-go cup/water bottle from everyone else's? Join us for a workshop using Cricut Software to create a simple image or text for decals to individualize your to-go cup. Please bring your own cup. 

Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta has just inherited one of the most notorious cases of her career. Two years ago, a former beauty queen’s body washed up on the shore of Wallops Island, Virginia.

Curious about checking out eBooks through the library? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started and troubleshoot common issues. 

Opioid overdoses are a serious public health concern in our communities.

You’re not in trouble! Join us to sharpen your mind, learn something new, and discover some fun things you can do with the library’s online resources. Ever wondered how to start learning a new language?

"Division Street Revisited” is a podcast that follows up on seven people from Studs Terkel’s 1967 book “Division Street: America.” Join Pulitzer Prize winning journalists Mary Schmich and Bill Healy to learn how these lives help us understand our

In this hands-on class, learn and practice the fundamentals of creating a slideshow, using text boxes, inserting images, tables and charts, and adding transitions and animations in Microsoft Po

Join us at Rainbow Cone for layers of delicious ice cream, sweet stories, and ice cream-themed activities! 

Join us in the library's parking lot for a free Community Shredding Event! Safely dispose of your confidential documents and protect your personal information.

Ages 16+. The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be parked in the circle drive of the library. Walk in or make an appointment or by calling (877) 258-4825.

Learn how to double crochet and work in a round while making a coaster. Previous experience with crocheting the chain stitch and single crochet stitch is required. All materials will be provided. Only register for one class. 

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.

Ageless Grace is an Anti-Aging Fitness Program for Body & BRAIN… practiced in a chair…based on the Science of Neuroplasticity and Movement. Ageless Grace® introduces all ages and abilities to the 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease.

Let’s experience some of our beautiful Orland Park parks for a wonderful outdoor storytime. While you’re there, stop by our Little Free Libraries for your next read. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

In this class we will be learning about creating personalized apparel and many other things with heat transfer (iron-on) vinyl.

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.

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!

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