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

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Outdoor Water Play

9:30am - 11:30am
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.  

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

AARP Smart Driver Course

9:30am - 1:30pm
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+
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

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

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

AARP Smart Driver Course

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Event Details:

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers.

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

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

9:45am - 12:15pm
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: 4
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. 

10 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Outdoor Water Play

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

For Ages 2-5 with an adult.  

Drop by with your toddler or preschooler for fine motor activities using simple, everyday objects and water.  

Come prepared to get wet and bring a towel for drying off.  

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages.  

Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and songs on the Green.

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

Family Storytime Inclement Weather Backup

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, 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, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

In case of inclement weather, Family Storytime will be held indoors.

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 "Adults 60+" group.

Senior Craft: DIY Vinyl Clock

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:

Want to turn something old into something new? Join us in during this senior craft hour where we will be recycling old vinyl records by revamping them into personalized clocks. Supplies provided. Light refreshments will be served.

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: Toucan

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

Flap your creative wings and make a colorful toucan! 

While supplies last.

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: WALL-E (98 minutes; Rated G)

10:00am - 11:45am
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.  

After hundreds of lonely years, WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE.

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

Ice Cream Pot Painting for Seniors

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 60+
Cafe
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, paint an ice cream design on a mini ceramic pot. This senior social hour will be held from 1pm-2pm in our Cafe. Ice cream and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

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, Kids & Families
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 Book 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: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book Discussion Group meets every 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Pick up books at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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:

The Genealogy Club hosts one program a month for the public with Kathy O’Leary, Genealogy Librarian. Topics of 

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

Intro to AI

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:

Find out what Artificial Intelligence is and how you can use it! 

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, Kids & Families
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

D&D Online Resources

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:

This program has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 6-7 p.m.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons by incorporating tools like Roll20 and D&D Beyond.

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

Summer Movie: DC League of Super Pets (105 minutes; Rated PG)

2:00pm - 3:45pm
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: Kids & Families, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5 and up.  

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, his dog Krypto must convince a shelter pack to help him rescue the superheroes. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Arthur The King (Friday Fun Summer Matinee)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Arthur the King (2023, PG-13, 107 minutes): Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur.

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

Bookwyrms Teen Book Club

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: Author/Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Enjoy reading and want to explore new works and broaden your tastes? Join us in reading Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram.

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

3D Print D&D Miniatures

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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:

RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 AT 6 P.M.

Use Hero Forge to design a custom Dungeons & Dragons tabletop miniature to be printed with our 3D printer. Requires basic computer skills.

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.
Cancelled

Cricut Design Space

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 DIY to the next level with free software Cricut Design Space!

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:

Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal