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

Interactive Movie Kit: Lilo & Stitch

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: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children ages 4 and up

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.

Thanksgiving Gratitude Tree Craft Drop-In

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Crafts, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children ages 5 and up

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. 

 

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.

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Parachute Play

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Baby, Toddler
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 1 - 3 with an adult.

Join us for toddler music and movement time!

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.

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

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 "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 "Family" group.

Santa's Christmas Cafe

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Cafe
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts, Kids & Families
Event Details:

In collaboration with Village Oak Lawn's cherished Santa on the Green tradition, the Oak Lawn Public Library is excited to present Santa's Christmas Cafe! 

 

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.

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 "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. 

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

Storybook Yoga

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Preschool
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult

Have you ever done yoga moves to a favorite children's book? Brain to Belly Kids Yoga will teach us how! Please bring towels or mats for yourself and your child. 

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.

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

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 "Family" group.

Gingerbread House Contest Entry Pick-Ups: Dec. 19 - Dec. 23

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 

Thursday, Dec. 19 - Monday, Dec. 23: Pickup period for gingerbread house entries. 

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

Interactive Movie Kit: Trolls (2016, 92 minutes; rated PG)

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: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children ages 4 and up.

Kits are available starting Monday, Dec. 30.

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

My First Board Game

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 – 5 with an adult

Children will have the opportunity to play board games designed for the younger set, practicing following rules and taking turns while they’re having fun!

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.

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

Ben's Bubble Show

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Family
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families.

Join us for an interactive show featuring magic, illusions, and sculptures, all based on the wonderful world of bubbles!

No tickets necessary.

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 "Preschool" group.

Storybook Yoga

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Preschool
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult

Have you ever done yoga moves to a favorite children's book? Brain to Belly Kids Yoga will teach us how! Please bring towels or mats for yourself and your child. 

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.

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

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.

Sesame Street Celebration

9:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Drop by our craft and activity stations and find out! It will take about twenty minutes to complete the activities, while supplies last. No tickets necessary.

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

Dog Man Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Baby Romp

9:30am - 10:30am
Youth, Baby, Toddler
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with an adult. 

Drop by with your baby or toddler for movement activities and free play with other young children and their grownups!

 

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.

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.

Taste-Off: MMM, Chocolate!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children ages 5 and up.

Chocolate comes in many flavors and types -- which are the hits in your family? Taste samples togethr and rank your favorites. 

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.

Lego Drop-In

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families. 

We’ll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination! 

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 "Preschool" group.

Storybook Yoga

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Preschool
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.

Have you ever done yoga moves to a favorite children's book? Brain to Belly Kids Yoga will teach us how! Please bring towels or mats for yourself and your child. 

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.

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

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 "Family" group.

Interactive Movie Kit: The Lion King (1994, 89 minutes; rated G)

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: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children ages 4 and up.

Kits are available starting Thursday, Feb. 17.

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

Planet Circus

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Family
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families.

Join us for this interactive show featuring acrobatics, juggling, magic and comedy. It's fun for the whole family!

No tickets necessary.

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

Stuffed Animal Clinic

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Preschool
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.

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.

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

YS Program Tickets

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