11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Once Upon a Time Storytime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!
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Storytimes near ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Storytimes and kids' library events near ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
14921 SOUTH RAVINIA AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
Upcoming events
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11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
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" refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, and are in the beginning stages of the disease. Pre-screening is required BEFORE registration. Please contact Lily Becker at lbecker@pathlights.org, or (708) 361-0219 to begin the screening process. Registration Required.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group, Care Partners
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
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" refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, and are in the beginning stages of the disease. Pre-screening is required BEFORE registration. Please contact Lily Becker at lbecker@pathlights.org, or (708) 361-0219 to begin the screening process. Registration Required.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Piano Concert: Bree Beezhold
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Who Would Win: Library Showdown
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Jaguar vs Skunk? Learn the facts, then debate and role-play which animal would win in a battle! Are you up for the challenge?
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
How Far You'll Go Teen Volunteers
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics.
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
How Far You’ll Go
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Embark on a sing-a-long voyage and prepare for Disney’s live-action Moana movie.
11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Flower Pens Teen Volunteers
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
DIY Flower Pens
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Make your very own flower pen to write your fancy notes!
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Shark Week: Ocean Slime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Grades 6-12. We’re gonna need a bigger boat! Celebrate Shark Week with some ocean-themed slime.
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Bright Starts Family Storytime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Indigenous Grass Dance and Storytelling
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Come for the art exhibit, stay for the Grass Dance! In conjunction with his art exhibit "Here & Now: An Urban Native Voice," Indigenous artist Negwes White talks about his creative process, and shares some native stories. Negwes will then demonstrate a traditional Plains Indian Grass Dance, followed by a Q&A session. All ages are welcome!
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Camp-In
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Bring your sleeping bag, make some trail mix and sit around the “campfire” as we watch the movie Up.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Spice Club
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Spice up your cooking with Spice Club! Stop by the Adult Services Desk each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card & delicious recipes. Available starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. OPPL cardholders only.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Concert: My 80s Band
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
My 80s Band performs fun 80s MTV hits. From The Cars, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, The Cure, and more!
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Piano Concert: Chris White
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Enjoy a late-morning hour of solo jazz piano. This program blends beloved jazz standards with popular favorites, offering something both nostalgic and fresh. Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition through his albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club (Los Angeles), Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) among others. He has also performed overseas in Japan and Thailand.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy Presents: Pop Art! Food!
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Let's look at things around us through the eyes of pop artist Andy Warhol. Kids learn about how everyday objects- like their favorite foods- were transformed into influential artworks. Children create a layered painting in the style of Warhol's pop-art, silkscreen prints.
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Adult Drop-In Craft Night
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Stop by each month for a relaxing night of crafting and creativity. Each month will feature a new medium. All skill levels welcome and all materials will be provided. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own crafts or supplies they'd like to work with. June: Pressed Flower Art July: Painting Garden Pots August: Book Bedazzling (books will be provided but feel free to bring your own book)
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Toddler Time
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.
2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Ageless Grace®
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Flutter And Fly Craft Time Teen Volunteers
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics.
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Flutter & Fly Craft Time!
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Let’s welcome summer by reading a few favorite summer books and creating a beautiful butterfly to fly in the backyard.
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday Night Book Club: What Kind of Paradise
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
As Jane becomes a teenager she starts pushing against the boundaries of her restricted world. She begs to accompany her father on his occasional trips away from the cabin. But when Jane realizes that her devotion to her father has made her an accomplice to a horrific crime, she flees Montana to the only place she knows to look for answers about her mysterious past, and her mother’s death: San Francisco. It is a city in the midst of a seismic change, where her quest to understand herself will force her to reckon with both the possibilities and the perils of the fledgling internet, and where she will come to question everything she values, (Goodreads).
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Canva Basics
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to use this graphic design program to create a variety of fun projects, both print and digital. Registration is required.
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Baby Lapsit Storytime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Beginner Amigurumi
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Learn the basics of Amigurumi while crocheting a cute garden carrot. Previous crochet experience is required. All materials will be provided. Only register for one class.
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Baby Walkers Storytime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
12-23 months with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Arabic Storytime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Stop by for an exciting time and hear stories in English and Arabic. No registration required.
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Art & Independence
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
To commemorate the passage of 250 years since the signing of The Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the United States, artist and art historian Denise Laurin presents a sight and sound discussion of pivotal works of art that documented the Revolutionary War and the transformation of George Washington from man to myth.
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Once Upon a Time Storytime
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!