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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

OLPL Fan Fest 2024

All Day
Everyone
Lobby
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

An all-ages celebration of pop culture and free comic books! 

Check our website for more details: https://www.olpl.org/fanfest/ .

9 am
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen OLPL Minecraft Server

9:00am - 3:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Build to your hearts content on the Teen Minecraft Server, either online or in the Teen Room! Check in at the Teen Room to gain access to the server and discord. The fun is available all month.

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

Baby Romp

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

Ages 6-24 months. 

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

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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 "Adult" group.

English Together (ESL)

9:30am - 11:00am
Adult
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Let's learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers – begin anytime!  Tagalong children may come with their parents.

10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

SLAM - Suburban Libraries Administrators Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the library administration from ATLAS member libraries.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: FanFest

10:00am - 3:00pm
Teen
Adult Services Desk
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help us with various tasks during the Fanfest event.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
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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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
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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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (Friends Film Showing)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Following the death of the family patriarch, the Portokalos family decides to embark on a grand odyssey to his homeland in Greece for a no-holds-barred family reunion. Hilarity ensues! (2023, PG-13, 91 minutes)

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Basics

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

Get a basic introduction to computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard!

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Monday Night Gaming

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Whether you like Monopoly, Magic the Gathering, or Smash Bros, a game awaits you in the Teen Room! We offer a casual environment to learn new games and play old favorites. We also welcome you to bring your own! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Taste & Rate: Cookies

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join us to sample a wide variety of domestic and international cookies and vote on which is the best in a variety of categories.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knit N' Stitch

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Book Club Nook
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Adult
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 "Adult" group.

Cricut Craft: Tote Bags

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Decorate a tote bag using vinyl cut with our Cricut machine. This is a drop-in event. You may drop-in anytime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to complete your tote bag. Registration is required.

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

Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Family
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families.

Learn about reptiles and get close and personal with Dave DiNaso's reptile menagerie, in this return visit following his very popular library show last August.

No tickets necessary.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movie Night Wednesday

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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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. 

7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

20's/30's Book Club (or 20/30 at heart)

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer