Youth Services
January 2020
Volunteens Lego WeDo
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »Potbelly Storytime
Stop by Potbelly Sandwich Shop to hear a few stories from an Orland Park librarian while you eat dinner. Dinner not provided. This is a drop-in event.
Find out more »The Art of Design with Dan Laib
Who better to do an entertaining presentation about design at your library than a professional artist? This show teaches your audience the basic elements of design using storytelling, hand-painted puppets, props and live art demonstrations presented by Dan Laib in a fun and entertaining way. At the conclusion of the show, your audience will step right into a popular fairy tale centered around design and be able to observe it firsthand. This show is designed to have a lot of audience participation…
Find out more »Volunteens Building with Opie
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit:3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Volunteens Homeschool Story Engineering
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this new Homeschool program! (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »History of Mario
Play in our interactive gaming exhibit. See and play the various iterations of the Super Mario videogames, from the original Nintendo Entertainment System all the way up through the Nintendo Switch. Gamers of all ages are welcome. See how one of the most beloved gaming characters has changed over the years.
Find out more »Teen Inc. Art and Pet Supply Drive
Teens, earn service hours January 31st when we'll be packing up all of the art donations as well as creating bins for the upcoming Pet Supply Drive. Snacks will be served. (REGISTER) Limit: 15 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer…
Find out more »February 2020
History of Mario
Play in our interactive gaming exhibit. See and play the various iterations of the Super Mario videogames, from the original Nintendo Entertainment System all the way up through the Nintendo Switch. Gamers of all ages are welcome. See how one of the most beloved gaming characters has changed over the years.
Find out more »Volunteens Punt, Pass, Read : Very Special Bright Starts
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this special football themed story time. (Register) Limit:2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours…
Find out more »Volunteens I Love Groundhogs!
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit:2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Volunteens Protect Your Fortress
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Volunteens Squishies
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during these crafty programs. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit:3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community…
Find out more »Teen Oddly Satisfying
Teens, are you obsessed with oddly satisfying videos? Are you ready for a tactile adventure? Join us to go behind the scenes of these squishy, slimy videos.
Find out more »Volunteens African American Artists
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this amazing program. (Register) Limit: 4 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »Volunteens American Girl Party
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit:3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Volunteens Lego Derby
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during our Lego Derby program! (Register) Limit: 5 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Storytime
Stop by Barnes and Noble in the Orland Park Place to end your night with a few stories from an Orland Park librarian. This is a drop-in event. 160 Orland Park Pl, Orland Park, IL 60462
Find out more »Teen DIY Butterbeer Floats
Teens, join us in some magical fun as we learn how to make Butterbeer Floats that would make Harry, Ron and Hermione jealous! Limit: 20 attendees
Find out more »Volunteens Super Smash Bros. Tournaments
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during these special programs. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated…
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »Potbelly Storytime
Stop by Potbelly Sandwich Shop to hear a few stories from an Orland Park librarian while you eat dinner. Dinner not provided. This is a drop-in event.
Find out more »Volunteens Dr. Seuss Birthday
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »March 2020
Volunteens Squishies
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during these crafty programs. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit:3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community…
Find out more »Volunteens Oddly Satisfying
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Teen Inc. Pet Supply Drive
Teens, earn service hours March 6th when we'll be packing up all of the Pet Supply Drive donations. Snacks will be served. (REGISTER) Limit: 15 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not…
Find out more »Volunteens Fireside Stories
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this special story time. (Register) Limit:1 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Teen DIY Circuit Bugs
Teens, come and learn the ins and outs of simple circuits all while creating awesome bugs! Limit: 15 attendees
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »Volunteens Lego Drop In
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Volunteens Rainbow Explosion Art Hour
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this fun crafty program. (Register) Limit: 8 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Storytime
Stop by Barnes and Noble in the Orland Park Place to end your night with a few stories from an Orland Park librarian. This is a drop-in event. 160 Orland Park Pl, Orland Park, IL 60462
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »Volunteens Just Dance
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Potbelly Storytime
Stop by Potbelly Sandwich Shop to hear a few stories from an Orland Park librarian while you eat dinner. Dinner not provided. This is a drop-in event.
Find out more »Teen Inc. Cards For Kids
Teens, earn service hours while creating cards for children who are in the hospital. All of our cards will be distributed by Cards For Kids. (REGISTER) Limit: 15 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note,…
Find out more »April 2020
Poetry Slam
High School students, take five minutes or less to share your poetry with those who enjoy the written word, or just come to hear some great writing. Sign-up at the door the day of the program if you would like to read. All participants must abide by the Open Mic rules, which are available at the Adult Services Reference Desk or at the sign-up table. *Note: This program is for High School students and Adults only.
Find out more »Volunteens Family Poetry Night
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit:3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Battle of the Books
Students from High Point, Liberty, and Meadow Ridge schools will compete to see which team knows the most about the 2020 Bluestem books. Come watch and cheer on your favorite team in this fast-paced trivia hour.
Find out more »Money-Minded Storytime
It's Money Smart Week! You're never too young to start saving your pennies. Come hear a special storytime all about money by a representative from the Illinois State Treasurer.
Find out more »Volunteens Bizarre Bazaar
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 7 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Teen DIY Venus Flytrap
Teens, stop by and learn how to create an awesome Venus flytrap for your room! Don't worry, you won't have to feed it! Limit: 20 attendees
Find out more »Volunteens Welcome Easter!
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Storytime
Stop by Barnes and Noble in the Orland Park Place to end your night with a few stories from an Orland Park librarian. This is a drop-in event. 160 Orland Park Pl, Orland Park, IL 60462
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »Volunteens Super Smash Bros. Tournaments
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during these special programs. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated…
Find out more »Volunteens Earth Day
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this amazing program. (Register) Limit: 2 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are for…
Find out more »Kidworks Touring Theatre Co. Presents Endangered Animals! What’s a Kid to Do?
Poaching, Pollution, Predators, Plastic...what's a polar bear, sea turtle, penguin, monkey, elephant and gray whale to do? Join Kidworks in our mock TV News show, as we travel around the world, visiting threatened animal habitats and learning positive ways children can save them. This program is loaded with educational information and audience participation... and is guaranteed to bring out the animal activist in us all!
Find out more »Potbelly Storytime
Stop by Potbelly Sandwich Shop to hear a few stories from an Orland Park librarian while you eat dinner. Dinner not provided. This is a drop-in event.
Find out more »Volunteens Dia de los Niños
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this extra special program. (Register) Limit: 5 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court mandated community service. Service hours are…
Find out more »Teen DIY T-Shirt Pillows
Teens, bring an old t-shirt or use one of ours and learn how to make fabulous pillows! Limit: 20 attendees
Find out more »Volunteens Crafty Readers
Teens, earn service hours by helping out during this crafty story time. Sign up for each date separately. (Register) Limit: 3 attendees Sign up with a staff member in the Teen of Youth Services Departments. If you cannot make it to an event you signed up for call Youth Services at (708)428-5127 to cancel. If you fail to report up to two absences, you will lose volunteer privileges for six months. Please note, we do not provide hours for court…
Find out more »November 2020
Dragons Love Tacos Party
Description TBD
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