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9 am
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. Children are welcome to attend as long as they are supervised by their adults.

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

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Outdoor Games

9:45am - 11:15am
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

For ages 11-14.  

Need community service hours?  Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently.  

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: Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am to 11am. 

Light refreshments will be served. Register at olpl.org.  

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

Summer Movie: Snow White (83 minutes; Rated G)

10:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2 and up with an adult.  

Kind and beautiful Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over the wicked Queen.

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.

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.

Outdoor Games

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with kids of all ages. 

Nothing says summer like fresh air and lawn games! 

Outdoors if weather permits; indoors if the weather is inclement.

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

Parachute Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddler
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 1 - 3 with an adult. 

Join us for toddler music and movement time! 

Outdoors if weather permits; indoors if the weather is inclement.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

10:00am - 1:30pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Come read your written works in any genre and get feedback from the group. 

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

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Drop-In Craft - Suncatcher

1:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For ages 11 - 14. 

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. For safety's sake, please wear gym shoes. 

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

Nintendo Switch Gaming (Ages 8 - 10)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Elementary
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

For ages 8-10.  

Meet up with fellow gamers to play a variety of new and classic Switch games.

Disclaimer(s)

Children Only

Parents and caregivers are required to remain outside of the program room for the duration of the program.

 

 

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 "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.

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
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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:

Friends of the Library monthly Board meeting


 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Library Calendar

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:

Get to know OLPL’s new online calendar in this demonstration!

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 "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.

Drop-In Craft: Suncatcher

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For ages 3 and up. 

Make a colorful suncatcher to attach to a window!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Canceled due to provider tech outage. We will reschedule. 

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

Nintendo Switch Gaming (Ages 11 - 14)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

For ages 11-14.  

Meet up with fellow gamers to play a variety of new and classic Switch games.

Disclaimer(s)

Children Only

Parents and caregivers are required to remain outside of the program room for the duration of the program.

 

 

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 "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Google Docs

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 familiar with Google’s online document editing application!

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.

Summer Movie: Trolls Band Together (91 minutes; Rated PG)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
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, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Branch and Poppy embark on an action-packed journey to rescue Branch's kidnapped brother Floyd.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Admittance

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Marvels (Friday Fun Summer Matinee)

2:00pm - 5:30pm
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
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

The Marvels (2023, PG-13, 105 minutes): The extremely powerful Carol Danvers finds her fate inexplicably intertwined with two younger women, Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
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.
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 "Teen" group.

Anime/Manga Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join in on anime and manga fandom at the library, or come and find a new favorite! 

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.

Easy Care Tips for Your Home Lawn

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
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help your lawn thrive with advice from Greg Stack from the Cook County Farm Bureau. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Resin Pours

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to create resin necklaces/keychains. Feel free to bring your own decorations, especially flowers, to embed into the resin.

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.

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

Exploring the Outer Limits Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Exploring the Outer Limits

Sci-Fi short stories that explore the outer limits! Pick up the story at the AYA reference desk one month prior to the book club.

Wednesday, July 10  /  7-8 p.m.

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:

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry