The library will be closed Friday, October 6, Staff Engagement Day, and will reopen on Saturday, October 7 at 9 a.m.

Teens


Teens Service Hours
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Teens in grades 6-12!
Now you can earn Virtual Service hours, hours through Hybrid In-Person Programming, Teen Inc. In-Person Projects, and through Volunteen In-Person Projects.


Read for a Lifetime

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Attention High School Students!

Take & Make Kits
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If you were not able to pick up a Take & Make Kit, you can still see the directions on this page and get your own supplies to put it together.


100 Books Before High School

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For grades 4-8

What better way to prepare for high school than reading books? Keep track of the books you’ve read using Beanstack. Visit the library for a halfway prize when you’ve read 50 books. Once you reach your 100 book goal, stop in for a free book and other goodies to help you get ready for high school.


Escape Rooms

Teens, try out these digital escape rooms!

Escape The Abandoned Library

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You and your friends decide to explore an abandoned library, only you find yourselves trapped inside. Will you be able to solve all the puzzles left behind and escape? Or will you be trapped forever? Play this escape room and find out.

Avengers


This escape room is for all ages.
During this time of social distancing, the Orland Park Public Library encourages you to complete this escape room in your home with your family, or remotely with friends and other loved ones.

Escape From The Upside Down

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Based on the TV show Stranger Things. Play on your own or virtually with your friends! Don’t worry you do not have to know anything about Stranger Things to play! (While the room is made with Teens in mind, anyone at any age is allowed to play!)

Bachelor’s Grove Haunted Cemetery

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It is time for a spooky adventure. Do you and your friends have what it takes to step into a scary story, meet (possibly) real ghosts, and escape from the famous Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery? Try out this escape room and see for yourself!

Hunger Games Survival Training

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Do you think you could survive the Hunger Games? Try out our new digital escape room and see how well you do in training straight from the Capital!Be sure to stay up to date on all things Hunger Games and check out a copy of the new prequel “Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” or download the audio-book on Hoopla!

Animal Crossing

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Check out Orland Park Public Library Animal Crossing-themed virtual escape room made by Ms. Vanessa.


Trivia at Home

Gather some friends and family together for your own trivia night!


DIY Packing Tape Stickers

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Print your designs using your computer printer, regular computer paper, and water-reisistant ink. Books and Magazines might even work!


All programs are first-come-first-serve unless otherwise noted. Click on a program to see more information sign up and receive a reminder email about a program. For more information, call (708) 428-5100 or email askoppl@orlandparklibrary.org


10/04
Onward D&D One Shot
When: Wednesday, October 04, 2023 - 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Where: Youth Services Program Room
Grades 6-12. Come and be a part of a short Pixar’s Onward themed D&a…
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10/05
Teen Subscription Boxes (Mystery/Thriller)
When: Thursday, October 05, 2023 - 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM Where: Teen Loft
Pick Up Starts October 5th. Grades 6-12 Sign up for a Teen Subsc…
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10/05
Volunteens: How Far You’ll Go
When: Thursday, October 05, 2023 - 06:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Assist staff with youth program. Check youth description for program s…
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10/07
Volunteens: Make the Movie: Treasure Planet
When: Saturday, October 07, 2023 - 01:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Assist staff with youth program. Check youth description for program s…
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10/09
Volunteens: Crafty Crowns
When: Monday, October 09, 2023 - 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Assist staff with youth program. Check youth description for program s…
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10/10
Spooky Cookie Decorating
When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Where: Youth Services Program Room
Grades 6-12. Decorate and eat spooktacular cookies! Let’s see who ca…
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10/11
Volunteens: Mad Monsters!
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 06:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Assist staff with youth program. Check youth description for program s…
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10/12
Teen Take and Make: Mini Balloon Pumpkins
When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM Where: Teen Loft
Pick up this Take and Make at the Teen Loft while supplies last. …
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10/14
Bingo
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Where: Large Meeting Room - 104
Join us for casual Saturday afternoon Bingo! Drop-ins welcome!…
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