Teens


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Read a Latte: Winter Reading Challenge
Teens
Dec. 1 – Jan. 31

Read books throughout the winter months for a chance to win delicious prizes. Use the Beanstack app to track your progress and enter the drawings.


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.

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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!


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


01/21
Let It Snow Volunteers
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 06:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description …
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01/24
Video Game Club Volunteers
When: Friday, January 24, 2025 - 03:45 PM - 05:45 PM
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01/25
Tales & Tails: Dragons Volunteers
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 01:45 PM - 03:15 PM
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01/28
LEGO Challenge Drop In
When: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM Where: Teen Loft
Grades 6-12. Celebrate National Lego Day! Stop by the Teen Loft, grab …
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01/28
THE SUPA DOG MAN PARTY! Volunteers
When: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 06:15 PM - 07:45 PM
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01/31
Science Buddies: Lego Challenge Volunteers
When: Friday, January 31, 2025 - 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Partner up with a kid buddy and work together to create an awesome Leg…
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02/03
Teen Subscription Boxes (Love and Friendship)
When: Monday, February 03, 2025 - 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM Where: Teen Loft
Grades 6-12. Register for a Teen Subscription Box geared to the genre …
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02/04
Bluey Obstacle Course Volunteers
When: Tuesday, February 04, 2025 - 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Create a Bluey themed obstacle course with other teens then help littl…
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02/05
Lili Macaroni -Kindness is a Butterfly Volunteers
When: Wednesday, February 05, 2025 - 06:15 PM - 07:45 PM
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