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Saturday, Nov 7
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Bright Starts Family Storytime
Bright Starts Family Storytime is a 30-minute program for children ages 0+ and one adult caregiver featuring stories, songs, and fun at Orland Park Public Library on November 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with registration required.
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Military Care Package Cookie Drive
On November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Orland Park Public Library Lobby, The Veterans Advisory Board will collect donations for active-duty service members, accepting monetary contributions ($29 per package), postage, or items such as store-bought cookies, hot chocolate, and small holiday decor.
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Glowforge Basics
Glowforge Basics is a one-hour hands-on course for ages 18+ at the Computer Lab in Orland Park Public Library on November 7, 2026, where participants receive instruction on the Glowforge laser cutter/engraver machine and take home a personalized engraved project.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers ages 11-18 assist library staff with a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament at Orland Park Public Library on November 7, 2026, from 1:45 PM to 4:15 PM.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament
Children ages 5-12 compete in a 1v1 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament at Orland Park Public Library on November 7, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to determine the library's best player.
Sunday, Nov 8
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Jewelry Jumble
Jewelry Jumble is a two-hour event on November 8, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Orland Park Public Library for ages 18 and up, where participants can donate and exchange jewelry, bags, scarves, belts, hats, and other accessories.
Monday, Nov 9
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Piano Concert: Jerri Nance
Jerri Nance performs a one-hour piano concert of her own musical arrangements from the 1920s to present day at the Orland Park Public Library Lobby on November 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for ages 18+.
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Dancing Popcorn Teen Volunteers
Teenage volunteers ages 11-18 assist library staff with the Dancing Popcorn youth program at Orland Park Public Library from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM on November 9, 2026.
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Adult Drop-In Craft Night
Adult Drop-In Craft Night is a monthly crafting event for ages 18+ held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Orland Park Public Library's Large Meeting Room, where participants can work on a different craft medium each month (November features junk journaling) with provided materials or their own supplies.
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Dancing Popcorn
At Dancing Popcorn, children ages 5-12 will observe popcorn "dancing" in an experiment lasting one hour to learn about gas formation and buoyance as part of STEM Day at the Youth Services Program Room in Orland Park Public Library on November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, Nov 10
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a 30-minute program on November 10, 2026, from 10:00-10:30 AM at Orland Park Public Library for children ages 0-4 and one adult caregiver, featuring reading, singing, and playing to build early literacy skills.
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Ageless Grace®
Ageless Grace® is a 45-minute brain fitness program for ages 18+ held on November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Orland Park Public Library that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.
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Egg Crash-Test Dummies Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers ages 11-18 assist library staff with the Egg Crash-Test Dummies program at Orland Park Public Library on November 10, 2026, from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM.
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Egg Crash-Test Dummies
Children ages 5-12 design and build a crash-proof car from recycled materials and test it at the Youth Services Program Room in Orland Park Public Library on November 10, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Tuesday Night Book Club: American Wolf
On November 10, 2026, the Tuesday Night Book Club for ages 18+ will meet from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Large Meeting Room 104 at Orland Park Public Library to discuss "American Wolf" by Nate Blakeslee, which chronicles the story of O-Six, an alpha female wolf, and the cultural clash over wolf conservation in the American West.
Wednesday, Nov 11
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Baby Lapsit Storytime
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a 30-minute program for infants ages 0-3 with a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays to build early literacy skills.
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Crochet Club
Crochet Club meets on November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Orland Park Public Library's Multipurpose Room for ages 18+ to work on crochet, knitting, or yarn projects and share techniques with others.
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Baby Walkers Storytime
Baby Walkers Storytime is a 30-minute program at Orland Park Public Library for children ages 12-23 months with a parent or caregiver, featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays to build early literacy skills.
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Music Conversion Class
The Music Conversion Class is a one-hour lecture-style class for ages 18+ held on November 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Computer Lab in Orland Park Public Library, where participants learn how to convert vinyl albums and audio cassettes to digital audio using library equipment.
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Cat in the Hat Fun Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers ages 11-18 assist library staff at the Cat in the Hat Fun program at Orland Park Public Library on November 11, 2026, from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM.
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Beyond the Ballot Box: A Conversation on the Midterm Election
"Beyond the Ballot Box: A Conversation on the Midterm Election" is a 2-hour event from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on November 11, 2026, at the Large Meeting Room in Orland Park Public Library for ages 18+, where Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham, Jan Goldberg, and Professor Deron Schreck discuss the midterm election outcomes and their impact on local communities and governments.
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Cat in the Hat Fun
Cat in the Hat Fun is a one-hour program at the Youth Services Program Room in Orland Park Public Library on November 11, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 5-12, featuring games and a craft.
Thursday, Nov 12
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Once Upon a Time Storytime
Once Upon a Time Storytime is a 30-minute interactive program for ages 0+ held at Orland Park Public Library where children and one adult caregiver sing, shake, and move together during storytime.
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Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group
This eight-week support group for ages 18+ meets from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Orland Park Public Library and is for people with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners. Pre-screening is required before registration.
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Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group: Care Partners
This eight-week support group for people 18+ with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners meets from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on November 12, 2026 at the Orland Park Public Library Board Room. Pre-screening is required before registration by contacting Lily Becker at lbecker@pathlights.org or (708) 361-0219.
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English Conversation Cafe
The English Conversation Cafe is a 1.5-hour program for ages 18+ where English Language Learners practice conversation skills through informal dialogue and interactive activities, held in partnership with Moraine Valley Community College. Registration takes place onsite at the event.
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An Evening with Wolf Expert, Rick McIntyre
Rick McIntyre, an award-winning wolf expert, presents an evening talk at Orland Park Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 18+ to discuss American wolves and their conservation, followed by a Q&A session and book sales.
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Night Owls
Night Owls is a 30-minute program at the Orland Park Public Library Youth Services Program Room for ages 0+ where a child and one adult caregiver hear stories and songs together.
Friday, Nov 13
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Pete the Cat Bingo
Pete the Cat Bingo is a 30-minute program for ages 3-12 with one adult caregiver at Orland Park Public Library's Youth Services Program Room on November 13, 2026, where children create bingo cards, play bingo, and win prizes.
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OPPLcon Mandatory Teen Volunteer Training
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Native American Heritage Month: Melissa Cody Art
On November 13, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, youth ages 11-18 can participate in a Native American Heritage Month program at Orland Park Public Library where they learn about artist Melissa Cody and create textile art inspired by her work.
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Meet The Artist: Peter Bosy
Meet The Artist: Peter Bosy is a one-hour event from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 13, 2026, at Gallery Wall Orland Park Public Library for ages 18 and up, where attendees can meet artist Peter Bosy and learn about his "Immigrants Journey" photography and visual arts work with light refreshments served.
Saturday, Nov 14
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OPPLcon Teen Volunteers
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A Very Special Bright Starts: Save the Day, Sailor Duck!
A 30-minute Sailor Duck storytime called "Save the Day, Sailor Duck!" takes place at 10:00 AM for ages 0 and up at the Orland Park Public Library's Large Meeting Room, with no registration required.
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OPPLcon
OPPLcon is a 4-hour event on November 14, 2026, at Orland Park Public Library for all ages featuring a Royal Tea Party, live music, Artist Alley with local vendors, and an appearance by author Tom Watson of the Stick Dog and Stick Cat series.
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The OPPLcon Royal Tea Party
The OPPLcon Royal Tea Party is a one-hour event on November 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Large Meeting Room in the Orland Park Public Library for ages 0 and up, featuring snacks and socializing on a first come, first serve basis.
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Canceled - Illinois Treasurer's Office Tabling
The Illinois Treasurer's Office will table at Orland Park Public Library from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 14, 2026, to answer questions about Bright Start College Savings, ABLE savings program, and iCASh's abandoned account finder program for ages 18+. (Note: This event is marked as canceled.)
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Author Visit: Tom Watson
Author Tom Watson visits the Orland Park Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to discuss his books and characters, including Stick Dog, for ages 0 and up.
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Spice Club
Spice Club is a one-hour program at Orland Park Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM for ages 18+, where participants receive a sample of a new spice with an info card and recipes at the Adult Services Desk. The program is available while supplies last for OPPL cardholders only.
Monday, Nov 16
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Teen Take And Make: Hunger Games Keychain
Teens ages 11-18 can pick up a Hunger Games keychain craft at the Teen Loft in Orland Park Public Library on November 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM while supplies last.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on November 16, 2026, at the Large Meeting Room in the Orland Park Public Library for caregivers ages 18 and up to share experiences, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts.
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Books and Ballerinas
Books and Ballerinas is a one-hour program on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Orland Park Public Library for children ages 3-12 and one adult caregiver, featuring a short ballet performance followed by ballet instruction from Ballet 5:8 dancers.
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Doodle Club
Doodle Club is a one-hour program held from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on November 16, 2026, at the Youth Services Program Room in Orland Park Public Library for children ages 5-12, featuring a Cat in the Hat theme and requiring individual registration.
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Cut the Cable
"Cut the Cable" is a one-hour lecture-style class at 7:00 PM on November 16, 2026, at Large Meeting Room - 104 Orland Park Public Library for ages 18 and up, showing attendees how to cut their cable subscription and prepare their home for streaming with no registration required.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a 30-minute program at Orland Park Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 10:00-10:30 AM for children ages 0-4 and one adult caregiver, featuring reading, singing, and playing to build early literacy skills.
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Wiggle & Gobble DIY Puppets! Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers assist library staff with the Wiggle & Gobble DIY Puppets program for ages 11-18 on November 17, 2026, from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM at Orland Park Public Library.