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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Discussion Group meets every 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Pick up books at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance.

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.

Fall Movie: Toy Story 4 (2019, G; 100 minutes)

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult. 

 

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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 "Teen" group.

Movie Night Wednesday

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information on this week's showing. 

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Second Floor Activity Tables

All Day
Adult
Adult Services Desk
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Visit the second floor activity tables to do a puzzle, color, or play a game. Relax or enjoy family time while adults and teens use the resources on the second floor. Activities will rotate during the year to match the seasons and holidays.

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

Final Day to Drop Off Gingerbread Houses at Youth Services

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Family
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

Youth Services is once again sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest for families with children of all ages. Submissions should have a footprint no larger than 18 by 18 inches. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device at this weekly help session. 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This year's Medicare Advantage and Part D Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) brings big changes. We will go over three big changes starting 2025 and how you can prepare for your plan updates.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Knit N' Stitch

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Book Club Nook
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.  

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

Vote for Your Favorite Gingerbread House: Dec. 3 - Dec. 10

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Family
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

Youth Services is once again sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest for families with children of all ages. 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

AARP Smart Driver Course

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Friends of the Library Short Stories Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Short Stories Discussion Group meets every 2nd Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Mary Nelson Room. Pick up short stories at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance.

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

AARP Smart Driver Course

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Event Details:

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Friends Board Meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Friends of the Library monthly Board meeting


 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación tiene un impacto significativo en Medicare, especialmente en Medicare Advantage y la Parte D. Repasaremos tres grandes cambios  a partir de 2025 y como prepararse para estos cambios.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device at this weekly help session. 

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

Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Book Club Nook
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join OLCHS teacher Eric Kallenborn and friends to play Commander at a casual level of play. Feel free to bring a competitive deck or two with you. We’ll also have decks for you to use if you don’t have your own deck.

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

Final Day of Gingerbread House Voting

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Family
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

Youth Services is once again sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest for families with children of all ages. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Artificial Intelligence

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Get introduced to artificial intelligence and learn how you can use it.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

The Yarnery Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Book Club Nook
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Southside FilmMakers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Make films and learn what goes on behind the camera! This club of local filmmakers welcomes beginners.


 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Yoga for Adults Ages 60 and Over

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Please join Gail Morales of Blissful Light for a fun and engaging beginner’s yoga class. The class is designed for participants to sit on mats on the floor. Please bring your own mat, if possible. Limited to 25 participants.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Word Basics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn to create, save, open, and print and make changes to documents in Microsoft Word.

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

Gingerbread House Winners Announced!

4:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Family
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

Youth Services is once again sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest for families with children of all ages.