Library Announces Storytime Lineup for Fall

The Orland Park Public Library is excited to announce its upcoming lineup of engaging and educational storytimes for children and families, running from September to December. With a variety of age-specific and all-ages sessions, the library offers something for everyone, providing a perfect way to nurture a love of reading and spark creativity in young minds. The library’s storytimes are research-based to help young children develop essential literacy skills. Learning to read begins at a very young age with parental involvement and talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.

Weekly Storytimes:

Toddler Time, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 16 – Nov. 25, 24-47 months with parent or caregiver.

Baby Lapsit Storytime, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 17 – Nov. 26, Ages Birth-11 months.

Baby Walkers Storytime, Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Sept. 17 – Nov. 26, Ages 12-23 months.

Once Upon a Time Storytime, Thursdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 18 – Nov. 20, All Ages.

Bright Starts Family Storytime, Saturdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 20 – Nov. 29, All Ages.

Specialty Storytimes:

• Arabic Storytime, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19, All Ages.
• Night Owls Storytime, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 2, 16, & 30 Nov. 13, All Ages.

• Czytanie na dywanie: Bilingual Polish Story Time, Saturdays at 2 p.m., Oct. 18 & Nov. 15, All Ages. Join Ms. Izabel for a fun-filled story time where children learn rhymes, sing songs, and hear stories in English and Polish.
• A Very Special Bright Starts: Comfort Dogs, Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m., All Ages. Listen to a storytime while petting some pups! Healing Hearts Comfort Dogs will bring some new furry friends for you to meet.
• A Very Spooky Halloween Week, Oct. 25-30, All Ages. Our storytimes (Baby Storytime, Once Upon a Time, Night Owls, Bright Starts, and Toddler Time) this week have a Halloween vibe! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and join us for a costume parade as we trick-or-treat in the library after some stories!
• A Very Special Bright Starts: Winter Wonderfest, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m., All Ages. Help start off our wonderful winter reading program with this magical winter-themed storytime.

Most storytimes require registration in the online calendar. Registration starts Sept. 2. For more information, visit orlandparklibrary.org or call (708) 428-5126.

About the Orland Park Public Library:

The Orland Park Public Library is committed to enriching the community through access to information, education, and engaging programs. Located at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., the library offers a wide range of services and events for patrons of all ages. The library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.