Week Calendar

OLPL is your newest location for early voting in Suburban Cook County!

For the November 2024 Presidential Election, traditional Early Voting will take place October 21 – November 4.

OLPL is your newest location for early voting in Suburban Cook County!

For the November 2024 Presidential Election, traditional Early Voting will take place October 21 – November 4.

Ages 6 – 24 months with an adult

9:30 – 9:50am

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

OLPL is your newest location for early voting in Suburban Cook County!

For the November 2024 Presidential Election, traditional Early Voting will take place October 21 – November 4.

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!

OLPL is your newest location for early voting in Suburban Cook County!

For the November 2024 Presidential Election, traditional Early Voting will take place October 21 – November 4.

For families with children ages 4 and up

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!

OLPL is your newest location for early voting in Suburban Cook County!

For the November 2024 Presidential Election, traditional Early Voting will take place October 21 – November 4.

For ages 1 - 3 with an adult.

Join us for toddler music and movement time!  

OLPL is your newest location for early voting in Suburban Cook County!

For the November 2024 Presidential Election, traditional Early Voting will take place October 21 – November 4.

Want to spice up your home for the fall season? Join us in the Cafe where we will be decorating our own pumpkin welcome signs!

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. 

Join us for Oak Lawn Library favorites Mariachis Estrellas de Chicago! This energetic show celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, fine musicianship, and the wonderful history of mariachi music.

Join us as we explore OLPL’s free genealogy resources!

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.

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.

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.

Track and analyze data using spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Learn how to navigate web pages and find things on the World Wide Web.

Ages 7 and up

Meet other trainers, learn to play Pokemon TCG, battle with your Pokemon cards, and have fun!

Ages 11 - 14

Learn the coding program Ozoblockly while programming our Ozobot robots to do a variety of tasks. 

Ages 5 - 7

Can you keep the creepy carrots contained? We'll read "Creepy Carrots" by Jason Reynolds, then create our own fences to keep the creepy carrots from escaping!

Ages 6 and up

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

Join us in the Teen Makerspace and get crafty. Either join us for the focus craft/ tutorial of the month, or take advantage of the makerspace tools for your own creative endeavors!

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. 

Registration starts Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 9:00am.

Ages 8 - 10

Practice your culinary construction skills and make an edible haunted house! All edible supplies will be provided, while they last. 

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! 

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.  

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

This unique presentation comes from duo Juanita Santillan, a naturopath, and James Kraiss, a certified financial planner. Together they will discuss strategies to optimize your health and financial security.

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:

There's something strange in the library and we need you to root it out in this after hours event that is not for the faint of heart.

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix