Community Engagement

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Our Outreach staff is committed to bringing Orland Park Public Library to the Orland Park community.

We offer services, such as offsite materials browsing, community event tabling, resources for second language learners, dementia care support, home delivery services, and community art displays.

Learn how we work with the Orland Park Community in and out of the library below.


In the library or Partnerships
  • Displays:
    The Orland Park Public Library takes pride in hosting local artists, unique collections, and history museum quality gallery space and display cases.Check the Spotlight on Display page for a full schedule of the library’s upcoming exhibits.
  • Gallery Wall (Artist of the Month):
    Did you know we feature a new artist each month?Check out who is currently in our spotlight on the second floor of the library.Check the Artist of the Month page for Current Artist, Upcoming Artist, and Previous Artists.Interested in displaying?Contact Outreach Services Department at (708) 428-5110 or outreach@orlandparklibrary.org to inquire about the art wall or display case.
  • New Chapter Book Club:
    A monthly book club offered for adults with developmental disabilities to read together, make friends, and have fun.If you’d like to learn more about our Next Chapter Book Club, contact us at (708) 428-5110 or outreach@orlandparklibrary.org
  • English Conversation Group:
    An informal, mixed level group, guided by a teacher. Anyone with a basic working knowledge of English can attend. Childcare is not available, but parents or caregivers may bring young children who can occupy themselves during the program.English Conversation Group meets Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m.Curious about other ENL resources?
    Check out the ESL Resources page for more information.
  • Memory Cafe:
    A social gathering for people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia and their care partners. Each session includes an activity and gives participants a chance to enjoy time together. Offered in partnership with Pathlight’s Senior Services.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group:
    Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and get connected to fellow caregivers and local experts. This class is exclusively for caregivers.

Where to find us
  • Orland Park Metra Stations
    Orland Park Public Library brings lightly used and withdrawn library materials for Metra station users and visitors to browse and take for FREE.
    • 143rd St &, SW Hwy, Orland Park, IL 60462
    • 10499 W 153rd St., Orland Park, IL 60467
    • 11605 W 179th St., Orland Park, IL 60467
  • Coffee Shops (Haraz & Stan’s Donuts)
    Orland Park Public Library brings new materials, magazines, and newspapers for coffee shop visitors to browse and check out.
    Don’t have a library card? No worries; we can help sign you up.

  • Market in the Park
    Orland Park Public Library annually tables at Orland Park’s Market at the Park.
    Visit us, while you shop for artisanal and handmade arts, crafts, and tasty treats.This year’s Market in the Park season is from June 6 to August 15
  • Taste of Orland Park
    Orland Park Public Library annually tables at the Taste of Orland.
    Make sure to visit the library’s table during the taste.

Want to collaborate?
  • Library Cards for Businesses
    • Corporate library cards are available for businesses with property located within the Village of Orland Park.
    • OPPL Benefits for Businesses:
      • Check out materials such as books, magazines, CDS, DVDs, Blu-ray, and e-resources
      • Attend library programs and computer classes
      • Reserve a meeting room for non-commercial use
    • Interested? To get a card we will need to know the following:
      • The nature of your business/nonprofit
      • The name of the employee authorized to use the business library card.
      • A signature from the business or organizations president, owner, or managers.
    • To learn more, contact Patrons Services at (708) 428-5106.
    • Also, you can check the Library Cards for Businesses page for more details.