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Sensory-Friendly Summer Movie: Encanto (2021; PG, 102 minutes)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

All ages.This program has been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-seeking children and those with integration challenges. This sensory-s...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

All ages.

This program has been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-seeking children and those with integration challenges. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Movie: Encanto (2021; PG, 102 minutes)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

All ages. 

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

All ages. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Retro String Games

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Y...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grades 9-12

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Retro String Games for Kids

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 10-14Learn some "old school" string games, like Witch's Broom and Cat's Cradle, and then bring the materials home to continue the fun! 

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 10-14

Learn some "old school" string games, like Witch's Broom and Cat's Cradle, and then bring the materials home to continue the fun! 

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory-Friendly: Not Your Usual Bingo

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

All ages. Are you tired of Bingo as usual? Come play Bingo with a twist!This program has been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-seeking...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

All ages. 

Are you tired of Bingo as usual? Come play Bingo with a twist!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Not Your Usual Bingo

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Not Your Usual Bingo

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

All ages. Are you tired of Bingo as usual? Come play Bingo with a twist!

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

All ages. 

Are you tired of Bingo as usual? Come play Bingo with a twist!

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory-Friendly Drop-in Craft: Tiny Woven Turtle

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 & up. Come make a turtally awesome tiny woven turtle! While supplies last. This program has been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly envi...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 & up. 

Come make a turtally awesome tiny woven turtle! While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Drop in Craft - Tiny Woven Turtle

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Drop in Craft: Tiny Woven Turtle

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Come make a turtally awesome tine woven turtle! While supplies last

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. 

Come make a turtally awesome tine woven turtle! While supplies last

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory-Friendly Mario Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 6 and up; Children under 6 must be with an adult.Drop in to celebrate all things Mario with games, crafts, activities, and live "Mario Kart." Activities will t...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 6 and up; Children under 6 must be with an adult.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Mario Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 12:45pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Mario Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 12:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Y...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grades 9-12

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Mario Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

For ages 6 and up; Children under 6 must be with an adult.Drop in to celebrate all things Mario with games, crafts, activities, and live "Mario Kart." Activities will take about 20...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For ages 6 and up; Children under 6 must be with an adult.

Drop in to celebrate all things Mario with games, crafts, activities, and live "Mario Kart." Activities will take about 20 minutes to complete, while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory-Friendly Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages. Join us for stories and songs!This program has been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-seeking c...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages. 

Join us for stories and songs!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

For families with children of all agesWe'll be in the Youth Services program room for this evening storytime.

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages

We'll be in the Youth Services program room for this evening storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Paper Bag Kite

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Drop-In Crafts: Paper Bag Kite

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Create a paper bag kite with your own unique decorations! While supplies last.  

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. 

Create a paper bag kite with your own unique decorations! While supplies last.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Cardboard Arcade

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Y...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Grades 9-12

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cardboard Arcade

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

For families with children ages 6 and up. Level up your creativity and invent your very own cardboard arcade game!

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children ages 6 and up. 

Level up your creativity and invent your very own cardboard arcade game!

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Chess Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 6 and up. All skill levels are welcome to come and learn the game or get some practice! 

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 6 and up. 

All skill levels are welcome to come and learn the game or get some practice! 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Mystery Dish

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

For families with children of all agesDo you have an adventurous palate? Tickle your taste buds with some unique produce from around the world.

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages

Do you have an adventurous palate? Tickle your taste buds with some unique produce from around the world.

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory-Friendly Drop in Craft: Tea Light Firefly

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Make a cute firefly craft that really lights up! While supplies last. This program has been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly envir...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. 

Make a cute firefly craft that really lights up! While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Drop in Craft - Tea Light Firefly

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. We will meet at the Youth Services desk.