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

Turn in your One Book punch card!

All Day
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Adult Services Desk
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Get a punch on your card for attending a One Book, One Oak Lawn program. Fill up your card with five punches and enter a drawing for fun prizes!

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.

Branches:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day on Friday, August 2 for staff training.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Multi-library Geocache Ends

All Day
Everyone
Youth Services Department
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Today is the final day to find a hidden geocache using GPS coordinates and other clues. Each participating library has a $25 gift card up for grabs, and every find gets you a drawing entry.

9 am
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.

Final Day for Youth Services Koala Club and Read, Renew, Repeat!

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Youth Services Department
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

All ages.

Youth Services Summer Reading Programs end today! If your family is participating in Koala Club (ages 0 - 3) or Read, Renew, Repeat! (ages 4 - 14), please stop by to record your reading and collect your prizes!

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.

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: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

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 - 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:

Unravel your Irish roots through shared heritage and familiar exploration with a supportive community of genealogy enthusiasts.

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

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

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 "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


 

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

Chess Club

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

For ages 6 and up.  

All skill levels welcome to come and learn the game or get some practice!

Disclaimer(s)

Program Admittance

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

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.

Google Sheets

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:

Keep track of data using a web-based spreadsheet!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Word 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:

Learn to create, save, open, print and make changes to documents in Microsoft Word.

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: Swiftie Bracelet

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 beaded bracelet with a name or special message for yourself, and one for a friend!

While supplies last. 

 

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!

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

Teen Game Night: Racing Games

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:

Shift into high gear and join us for a grand prix race in Burnout: Revenge!

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: 12
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.

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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Urban Birdwatching

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Technology
Event Details:

Learn about birds, binoculars, hummingbirds and more with a naturalist from the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center.