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

Solve it Like Sherlock Holmes

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+
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Sherlock Holmes story "the Adventure of the Illustrious Client" is 100 years old this year. Solve Sherlock Holmes's case on display on the second floor and enter a raffle drawing with your answer.

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

Table of Partner Flyers (All Day)

All Day
Adult, Adults 60+, Everyone
Lobby
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+, Everyone
Event Details:

Table of Partner Flyers (All Day)

9 am
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen OLPL Minecraft Server

9:00am - 3:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
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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 ā€“ November 4.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storybook Yoga

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Preschool
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult

Have you ever done yoga moves to a favorite children's book? Brain to Belly Kids Yoga will teach us how! Please bring towels or mats for yourself and your child. 

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.

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Sew a Stuffie (Ages 11 - 14)

9:45am - 11:15am
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:

Ages 11 - 14.

10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Suburban Cook County Early Voting

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult
Meeting Room C
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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 ā€“ November 4.

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

SGA Youth & Family Services

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+, Everyone
Lobby
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+, Everyone
Event Details:

Come to the library to speak with SGA Youth & Family Services.

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

Fall in Love with Bingo (Senior Series)

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: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all Bingo lovers! This fall series will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am. Winners will receive a special surprise, sponsored by JenCare Senior Medical Center at 6101 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Together (ESL)

10:00am - 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 ā€“ begin anytime!  Tagalong children may come if they are supervised by their parents.

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

Sew a Stuffie

10:00am - 11:00am
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: Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 10

Learn sewing safety, how to sew on a button and how to do a basic running stitch as you make your own stuffed owl!

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.

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

Free Film Showing: Sherlock Holmes

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

In this exciting adventure directed by Guy Ritchie, Sherlock Holmes puts his strength and intellect to the test as he teams with Watson to battle Lord Blackwood, a formidable new adversary who is determined to destroy England.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer 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:

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

3 pm
4 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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mysteries in the Afternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Book Club Nook
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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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!

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

Nintendo Switch Gaming (Ages 11 - 14)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

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.

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

Monday Night Gaming

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:

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! 

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: 11
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Knit N' Stitch

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Book Club Nook
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

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

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.

Lego Drop-In

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

We'll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime 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 on this week's showing. 

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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, 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, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

For families

Join us for bath time stories, songs and fun!

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

Discover a Career Path in Human Resources

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Event Details:

In consultant Shanee Hunter's first program of the evening, she'll describe career opportunities in the Human Resources field. 

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

HR Check-Up for Small Business Employers

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Event Details:

In consultant Shanee Hunter's second program, she covers recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations.