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Memorial Day

All Day
Branches:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Star Wars Marathon

All Day
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 your summer off by revisiting the Star Wars saga. This all day event will feature the films plus themed snacks and activities. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Second Floor Activity Tables

All Day
Adult
Adult Services Desk
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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.

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

Wits Workout

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: 13
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two factors that contribute to your brain’s health?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Together (ESL)

10:00am - 11:30am
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.

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Saturday Afternoon Games

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Meeting Room C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Adults and teens are welcome to enjoy family-friendly tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.
 

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

Irish Genealogy Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy & Local History
Event Details:

This is an informal group of people researching their Irish roots and helping each other.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy & Local History
Event Details:

Topics of genealogical interest are presented at each meeting by a genealogy speaker. Please join us!

  • May 30 topic: Kathy O’Leary will discuss religious records and their archives.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Printing Basics

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:

Learn how to find or create 3D print designs using Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program. Requires basic computer skills.

2 pm
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.

Smartphone Tips & Tricks

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:

Learn how to call, text, download apps, and take and share pictures. Bring your device for hands-on practice!

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Game and Puzzle Club

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Middle School
Youth Services Department
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14. 

Earn community service time by helping us with our children's programs. Volunteer if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. 

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.

Game & Puzzle Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up. 

Stop by with some buddies to work a puzzle or enjoy new games and classic ones as well. No tickets necessary. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Crochet with Kate

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet with Librarian Kate!

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

Pokemon Kids Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Calling all Pokemon trainers! Come to our club to meet other trainers, trade and battle with your Pokemon cards, and have fun!

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

Game Master 101

5:00pm - 6:30pm
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:

Ever thought about running a Dungeons & Dragons or other TTRPG game, but did not know where to start. Let our experienced GM walk you through some of the pitfalls of starting a game and how to best level up your game. 

6 pm
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
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies & Concerts, Technology
Event Details:

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

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

Refreshing Reads

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:

71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton