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Members of the Yarnery Club at the Book Nook

The Yarnery Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Bring your handicraft projects of any kind and spend an hour enjoying conversation with crafty crocheter Brittany and friends.

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your handicraft projects of any kind and spend an hour enjoying conversation with crafty crocheter Brittany and friends.

Origami Foldathon

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 1 at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

We’ll enjoy companionship as we fold together and drink green tea. Origami paper and directions will be provided but no teaching. The submission window for the Origami Contest clos...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

We’ll enjoy companionship as we fold together and drink green tea. Origami paper and directions will be provided but no teaching. The submission window for the Origami Contest closes after this program.

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Knit N' Stitch

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroi...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

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Who's Got Game: Sock Snowman Craft

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Cafe at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 60+
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Make a cute sock snowman with just a few simple supplies! This is such a fun and easy winter craft to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Make a cute sock snowman with just a few simple supplies! This is such a fun and easy winter craft to give as a gift or use as a decoration piece for home.

Members of the Yarnery Club at the Book Nook

The Yarnery Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

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Knit N' Stitch

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroi...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

Valentine

Victorian Valentines

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Cut and paste some lovely handmade Valentines to pass on to loved ones. $5 deposit required to complete registration.

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms B/C
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Cut and paste some lovely handmade Valentines to pass on to loved ones. $5 deposit required to complete registration.

Friendship Gift

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5 – 7Make a yarn heart or star, as well as a card and decorated bag. for your best friend! 

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

Ages 5 – 7

Make a yarn heart or star, as well as a card and decorated bag. for your best friend! 

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

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

Baby and Toddler Time: Valentines!

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler
Event Details:

Ages 1 – 3 with an adultBring your baby or toddler for songs and finger-painted Valentine’s hearts! Dress for a mess.

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 1 – 3 with an adult

Bring your baby or toddler for songs and finger-painted Valentine’s hearts! Dress for a mess.

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.

YS Program Tickets

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

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Who's Got Game: Wooden Heart Box

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Cafe at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 60+
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a painting project! Paint your own heart shaped treasure box. Store you...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a painting project! Paint your own heart shaped treasure box.

Valentine Sip & Paint

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Ages 11 – 14Come dressed to paint as we sip a beverage and create Valentine’s Day paintings!

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

Ages 11 – 14

Come dressed to paint as we sip a beverage and create Valentine’s Day paintings!

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

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

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Knit N' Stitch

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroi...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

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Who's Got Game: Jeopardy!

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Cafe at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 60+
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Jeopardy is a trivia game where teams compete to earn the most points by answering questions correctly...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am.

Amethyst

Self-Care with Beautiful Sounds

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Embark on a rejuvenating journey through a guided meditation with gongs, crystal, and Tibetan and Himalayan singing bowls. Bonus: we will learn to work with amethyst and laven...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Embark on a rejuvenating journey through a guided meditation with gongs, crystal, and Tibetan and Himalayan singing bowls.

Puppy Dog Tales

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5 – 7. Join us as we share fun stories about dogs and make a dog puppet to take home.  

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 5 – 7. 

Join us as we share fun stories about dogs and make a dog puppet to take home. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

YS Program Tickets

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

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Knit N' Stitch

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroi...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

image of yarn

Knit N' Stitch

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroi...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.