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Books & Reading

Book Discussion Groups

  • Fiction and Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group

    The Orland Park Public Library hosts a monthly book discussion group for adults year round. A copy of the current book can be picked up at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Discussions take place Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk at (708) 428-5151 for more details.

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  • Make It a Mystery: Mystery Book Discussion Group

    The Orland Park Public Library hosts a bi-monthly mystery book discussion group for adults year round. A copy of the current book can be picked up at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Discussions take place Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk at (708) 428-5151 for more details.

    Printer friendly list of Make It a Mystery books.

  • Seduction in the Stacks: Romance Book Discussion Group

    The Orland Park Public Library hosts a monthly romance book discussion group for adults year round. A copy of the current book can be picked up at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Discussions take place Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk at (708) 428-5151 for more details.

    Printer friendly list of Seduction in the Stacks books.

  • Books On The Go Bags

    In order to make it easy and convenient for book clubs and discussion groups to find interesting titles, the Orland Park Public Library is now offering Books On The Go bags for circulation. Each bag holds 12 copies of a single book and one resource guide. The guide includes directions on how to lead a good discussion and information on useful literary databases. It also contains a listing of reference books for readers of popular fiction and nonfiction as well as recommended online resources.

    Learn more about Books On The Go bags.

  • Book Discussion Guide

    Planning your next book discussion? Try these resources for reading suggestions, discussion questions and more.

Databases for Readers

NoveList K-8

Reading recommendations for children in elementary and middle school.

 NoveList

Looking for a great fiction book? Try NoveList to find your next read. It includes book discussion guides and suggestions for titles to try based on other books and authors you have enjoyed.

 Something About the Author Online

Examines the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults. Includes both the main series and Something About the Author Autobiography Series, totaling more than 217 volumes, 12,000 entries, and nearly 17,000 images.

 BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks for grades preK-3.

Go to the database log in page.

Books On The Go

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Isn't reading more fun when you can share your thoughts and opinions with others? Discussion groups are more popular than ever and are providing readers with a way to get together to talk about books.

In order to make it easy and convenient for book clubs and discussion groups to find interesting titles, the Orland Park Public Library is now offering Books On The Go bags for circulation. Each bag holds 12 copies of a single book and one resource guide. The guide includes directions on how to lead a good discussion and information on useful literary databases. It also contains a listing of reference books for readers of popular fiction and nonfiction as well as recommended online resources.

Make your book discussions fun and hassle-free by checking out a Books On The Go bag. If you would like more information about Books On The Go, please contact the Reference/Reader Services Desk at 708-428-5150.

User Guidelines

  • Book discussion duffel bags may be checked out for six weeks and are not renewable.
  • Request and check out bags at Reference/Reader services desk.
  • One person may check out a single duffel bag containing a resource booklet and twelve paperback copies of a title to pass out to group members.
  • Only one duffel bag may be checked out at a time by an individual.
  • Return the duffel bag, resource booklet and twelve paperbacks at the Circulation desk during regular library business hours.
  • Overdue Books On The Go bags will be fined $1.00 per day.
  • Books On The Go are available for reciprocal borrowing but may not be interlibrary loaned.

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Book & Movie Mates Personalized Titles

Looking for a good book or film, but don’t have any time to find a favorite author or just disagree with the movie reviews?

Try Book & Movies Mates, a friendly and customized service connecting stories with readers, viewers or listeners. Go to our Book & Movie Mates form and fill out an online personal profile. The completed form will be sent to Reference and Reader Services.

A librarian will review your personal tastes in popular reads and entertainment. The staff will compile a list of potential matches based on the self assessment for likeable fiction, non-fiction or films. A list of suggested titles will be emailed to you within five business days. Any information you supply will be used solely for library business.

Sample Book & Movie Mates and receive selective and personalized service.