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Energy Healing

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn hands-on tools to clear, nourish, and protect your energy for a more balanced life. 

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
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

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:

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

English Conversation Cafe

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

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

Mini-Fig Friendship Bracelet Teen Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Full
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 "Adults" group

Estate Planning

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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:

Whether you're building wealth or preserving what you've created, learn essential strategies to protect yourself and your assets, minimize estate taxes, and seamlessly pass your values and resources to the next generation. 

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

Mini-Fig Friendship Bracelet

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
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. Show off your creativity by designing friendship bracelets with LEGO pieces and mini-figure heads! Trade with a friend or keep your one-of-a-kind creation. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Internet Security Basics

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

This lecture-style class will discuss common internet threats and best practices to protect against them.

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

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

Cards For Hospitalized Kids Teen Volunteers

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Full
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. Register and join us in making cards for hospitalized kids

 

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

A Very Special Bright Starts: Comfort Dogs

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 35 months., Children, Ages 3 and up
Full
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. Listen to a storytime while petting some pups! Healing Hearts Comfort Dogs will bring some new furry friends for you to meet. 

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

The House on Mango Street Ballet

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ballet 5:8 brings Sandra Cisneros’ beloved classic The House on Mango Street to life through dance.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

We are collecting donations in support of Together We Cope. Last year’s effort brought together seven local libraries and several community organizations, resulting in more than 10,000 diapers collected in just one month.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Birth - 23 months" group

Baby Subscription Box

1:15pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Birth - 23 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages Birth-23 months. Each box contains library board books (already checked out for you), a small craft or activity, and a little something extra.  Return the library books, keep everything else!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take And Make: Mini Flower Bouquets

9:00am–9:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make your own art inspired by "The Eclipse" and learn about Alma Thomas' techniques. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heart Healthy Cuisine

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

This class will focus on heart-healthy recipes and cooking techniques. We will grill and bake meals low in saturated fats , cholesterol, and sodium while still being full of flavor. 

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

Toddler Time

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

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

A Night at the Museum: James Van Der Zee Teen Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8
Upcoming
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

A Night at the Museum: James Van Der Zee

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Upcoming
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. Enjoy a night of viewing famous photos taken by James Van Der Zee who was one of the most prolific photographers of the Harlem Renaissance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

When Football Was Football

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
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 author and historian, Joe Ziemba, as he takes us through iconic NFL and football history.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

We know our patrons love to read, but how about those of you who put the ink to paper as well? Join us for a drop-in session the first Tuesday of every month to read and discuss your work and the work of your fellow wordsmiths.

Writers’ Group

Have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults. Questions? Email hkametas@orlandparklibrary.org for information about how to join this event. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Upcoming
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

Memory Cafe

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room - 104
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A social gathering for people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and their care partners. 

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 Walkers Storytime

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