2023 Summer Senior Newsletter

ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A LIBRARY CARD

BEYOND THE BOOKS

Orland Park Public Library

The Orland Park Public Library serves the residents of the Village of Orland Park. The library moved into its award winning 93,000 square foot building in September 2004. Patrons of all ages have access to a well-rounded collection of both print and non-print materials, educational and recreational programs, computers and instructional computer classes, excellent reference service, outreach programs for seniors and homebound patrons, and story times for children.

Residents must provide a valid driver’s license or state ID with current address and one of the following listing their Village of Orland Park address: • Current car registration • Natural gas, water or electric bill received in the last three (3) months • Current lease agreement • Property deed • Most recent property tax bill • Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express billing statement received in the last three (3) months

Library cards are issued free to residents living within the corporate limits of the Village of Orland Park. Cards are issued for a period of five years. Effective May 18, 2015, two forms of identification are required when applying for a library card or when renewing an expired card. Residents of the Village of Orland Park may pre-register for a free Orland Park Public Library card online and place holds on materials. Visit catalog.orlandparklibrary.org/ polaris to pre-register today.

Looking for more resources?

The Orland Park Public Library offers a variety of services for adults. Join a book discussion, explore databases and historical documents, learn about technology, participate in the Veterans’ History Project and much more. Visit orlandparklibrary.org/ services/adult-services to browse the full list of adult services offered.

orlandparklibrary.org (708) 428-5100 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Interested in a full list of classes?

Meet the Artists: ‘Bite Size Poetry’ Group Show

Meet The Artist: Elaine Luther

Barry Cloyd Presents Carl Sandburg

Summer Concert: The Big Lagniappe

June 17 and July 15 2:00- 3 p.m. Saturday BINGO

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July 7 | 7 p.m. | Friday – Gallery Wall

June 16 | 7:00 p.m. | Friday - Lobby Cloyd weaves together the prose, poetry and history of Sandburg, with his own musical compositions to entertain and elucidate the life of this American, and quintessentially Illinois icon.

Aug 4 | 7 p.m. | Friday – Gallery Wall

July 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Sunday – Pavillion The Big Lagniappe band brings their eclectic mix of original music, and big New Orleans sound to Orland Park. This event will be in our pavilion so feel free to bring your own lawn chairs if you prefer.

calendar for a full calendar of events including book clubs, computer classes and educational sessions. Contact outreach@orlandparklibrary. org

Cathy Braxton, certified dementia communication specialist, demonstrates her unconventional but effective technique of blending improv and empathy. These concepts prove to be profound in providing guidance for better communication techniques for caregivers.

Textile Art: Ghost Prints and Shadow Work. Meet July Artist of the Month Elain Luther. Ask her questions about her work, process, and exhibit.

Join us in meeting room 104 for casual Saturday afternoon bingo! Drop-ins welcome!

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