Week Calendar

Build to your hearts content on the Teen Minecraft Server, either online or in the Teen Room! Check in at the Teen Room to gain access to the server and discord. The fun is available all month.

Ages 6 – 24 months with an adult

9:30 – 9:50am.

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children.

Ages 2 – 3 with an adult

We'll read books, sing songs, and move around, all to support early literacy and learning in a fun way!

Ages 2 – 3 with an adult

We'll read books, sing songs, and move around, all to support early literacy and learning in a fun way!

For ages 6 - 24 months with an adult.

Drop by with your baby or toddler for movement activities and free play with other young children and their grownups!  

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am to 11am. Paint a scenery of your choice from garden gnomes, a pumpkin patch, to a fall sunset or autumn leaves.

Let's learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers – begin anytime!  Tagalong children may come if they are supervised by their parents.

Ages 3 – 5 without an adult 

We'll share books, songs and activities, all to support early literacy and learning in a fun way! To promote independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.

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

For families with kids ages 5 and up.

Ages 3 – 5 without an adult 

We'll share books, songs and activities, all to support early literacy and learning in a fun way! To promote independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.

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.

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.

Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device at this weekly help session. 

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

Discover how to search the SWAN library catalog and place holds on items.

Get a basic introduction to computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard.

Ages 6 and up

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

Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day

Getting ready to look for a job, but nervous about the interview? Join us for a no consequence test run and critique. 

Whether you like Monopoly, Uno, 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! 

You will be part of a team that will distribute refreshments and assist with a party. This requires social interaction.

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.

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

Take DIY to the next level with free software Cricut Design Space.

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

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

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information on this week's showing. 

Ray Kozicki, financial advisor, will cover several prevalent topics related to Social Security and Medicare. These include:

Oak Lawn adults and teens have submitted tiny canvases and want to share their art with the world! 

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.

7-8 p.m.

The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner