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

English Together (ESL)

9:30am - 11:00am
Adult
Meeting Room C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mysteries in the Morning

9:30am - 10:30am
Adult
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Homecoming by Kate Morton

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

Who's Got Game: BINGO!

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults 60+
Cafe
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Get ready for BINGO at this senior social hour from 10am to 11am, partially funded via the AgeOptions Library CARES ARPA grant and in part, sponsored by JenCare.

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

Play-Doh Play Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. 

A morning of squishing, shaping, and creating with Play-Doh, while supplies last.

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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.

YS Program Tickets

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

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

Yoga for Adults Ages 60 and Over

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Create with Canva

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

Discover how you can create quick and professional-looking designs using Canva. Requires basic computer skills.

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.

Online Travel Planning

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:

Take charge of your travel plans with tools for finding and booking flights, hotels and cars!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Yarnery Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

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.

Excel Formulas

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:

Build your Excel knowledge with popular formulas and functions, how to access templates, and some tips and tricks for getting the most of your spreadsheet.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Internet Safety

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:

Identify common scams and learn best practices for staying safe online!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Steve Darnall's Windy City on the Air - history of radio

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Speaker Steve Darnall is an expert on the Golden Age of Radio. We’ll hear – through excerpts from old time radio -- how Chicago was a major radio epicenter during the medium's early years.

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Craft Assembly

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help to assemble an array of bug decoration crafts for our summer reading.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Whether you are brand new to the world of tabletop roleplaying games or a veteran, join us to dive into a world of fantasy and test your luck and as an adventurer in a game of D&D 5e.

6 pm
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
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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 "Adult" group.

Open Mic Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

The Oak Lawn Writers’ Group invites performers to share personal works of writing in any genre or works of musical performance. Share your talent or come enjoy the show!

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Cafe
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group provides an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers, and others to meet regularly where they can share feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Improv and Theater Games

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

New! Improv and Theater Games: Join local actor George Tafelski for a five-week beginning workshop on theater games and improv. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., on April 2, 16, & 30, and May 14, and 28.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Southside FilmMakers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Trivia By the Decades: 1990s

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join librarian Roger Burns and other special guests to pick your brain about the 1990s. Bring your friends – or make friends - and earn prizes!

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

Debt Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Event Details:

Got problems? Let’s talk. Meet with Raymond Schwarzkopf to support each other as you systematically destroy debt, build wealth, and live a generous life.