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Second Floor Activity Tables

All Day
Adult
Adult Services Desk
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.
9 am

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Baby
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Baby
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 6 – 24 months with an adult

9:30 – 9:50am.

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

 

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.

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Toddler
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

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.

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Toddler
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

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.

YS Program Tickets

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.
10 am

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: OLPL Trick or Treat

10:30am - 2:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Help set up and run our OLPL Trick or Treat!

Volunteer Opportunity: All-Library Halloween YS Activities (Ages 11 - 14)

10:45am - 2:15pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14.

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the Youth Services part of our All-Library Halloween Celebration! Sign up if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. 

English Together (ESL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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!  Tagalong children may come if they are supervised by their parents.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Youth, Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

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.

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.
11 am

OLPL Trick-or-Treat

11:00am - 2:00pm
Family
Lobby
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Library Trick-or-Treat event. We will have activities and treats on all levels. Wear your costumes and bring your candy bags for an afternoon of fun! Event begins at 11am and ends at 2pm, or while supplies last.
12 pm

Saturday Afternoon Games

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Adults and teens are welcome to enjoy family-friendly tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.
 
1 pm

Preschool Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth, Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Event Details:

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.

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.
2 pm

Tech Help Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
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. 

Word Basics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Halloween Storytime (Ages 11 - 14)

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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 Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9:00am.

Halloween Storytime

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Elementary
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 5 - 7

Wear your Halloween costume! We'll read our favorite Halloween stories and create a spooky Halloween craft!

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.

Nintendo Switch Gaming (Ages 8 - 10)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Elementary
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 10

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

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.

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

Teen Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

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!
5 pm

Monday Night Gaming

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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! 
6 pm

Taste-Off: Halloween Favorites

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

Calling all candy detectives! Identify differnt mystery Halloween candies and rank your favorites!

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.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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! 

Movie Night Wednesday

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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 on this week's showing. 

Inexplicable Creatures of the Heartland

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Investigative researcher Sam Maranto describes local cryptids including Sasquatch, Dogman, Shimmer Man, and the Chicago Mothman.