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Toddler Backyard Water Play

2:00pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: The Backyard
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Age 24 - 47 months
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3. Let’s have some splish-splashing fun in The Backyard.  Don’t forget to wear your swimsuit and bring your towel! 

Preschool Backyard Water Play

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Ages 3-6
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: The Backyard
Age Group: Children, Ages 3-6
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6. Let’s have some splish-splashing fun in The Backyard.  Don’t forget to wear your swimsuit and bring your towel! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

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.

Ageless Grace®

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

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.

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. 

Illinois Tollway Information Tabling

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Visit the Illinois Tollway information table to pick up your NEW Illinois Tollway transponder sticker.

Paper Collages Volunteers

6:15pm–7:45pm
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. 

Paper Collages

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
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:

Have fun making a paper collage using a variety of materials. 

The Urban Coyote

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:

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will discuss coyote populations in urban settings.

Cricut Basics - Design Space

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
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 basics course, you will receive hands-on instruction on how to use the Cricut Design Space and Cricut craft cutting machine and take home a personalized greeting card project. 

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

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.

Baby Walkers Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
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:

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.  

Knitting Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
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:

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

Relaxing Watercolors

6:30pm–7:45pm
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:

Discover the calming and meditative qualities of watercolors with local teaching artist Audrey Ra. Learn simple techniques to help you slow down and relax through the art of watercolor painting.

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. 

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.

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group

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

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, is hosting an eight-week support group for those living with early stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners.

Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group for Care Partners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Orland Park Public Library
Room: Board Room - 104A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Programs
Event Details:

This meeting is for care partners of those attending the Early Memory Loss Support Group. If your care partner is registered you will automatically be registered for this concurrent meeting.

Level Up Your Taste Buds! Snacks from Around the World

2:00pm–3:00pm
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. Join us once a month to try various snacks and candy from another country. 

Night Owls

6:30pm–7:00pm
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:

Come hear stories and songs to end the day on a happy note.


 

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.

Google Docs 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:

Learn how to create, edit, and share documents with Google's word processing program in this hands-on class. 

Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class

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

Sweet Stories at Rainbow Cone

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Ages 3 and up, Adults, Everyone
Waitlist
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:

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

 

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. 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. 

Meet The Artist: April Balasa

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

Welcome to My Worlds
Acrylics

Come meet artist April Balasa and learn about her work.

Light refreshments will be served.

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.