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9 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Baby Romp

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

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!   

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Baby" group.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Who's Got Game: Blast from the Past Trivia

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults 60+
Cafe
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am to 11am. Trivia is the perfect way to add some fun and friendly competition. Here's your chance to take a trip down memory lane!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ATLAS Training - Mental Health: Defining Mental Illness

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Maintaining your Mental Health in the workplace while dealing with individuals who face their own struggles is so important.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Together (ESL)

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Meeting Room C
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 – 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 "Preschool" group.

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

How to Write a Sherlock Holmes Story

12:30pm - 1:15pm
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+
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Oak Lawn author and Sherlock Holmes fan George Tackes discusses his and other writers' advice for writing your own Sherlock Holmes story.

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

Free Concert: Polka Party with Eddie Korosa

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Have a blast at our Polka Party! Eddie Korosa, Jr., and the Boys and Girl from Illinois are well-loved, Oak Lawn superstars! Join us for this free concert sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

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.

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

Yoga for Adults Ages 60 and Over

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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.

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

Friends of the Library Short Stories Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Sherlock’s Saturday Afternoon at the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Adult Services Desk
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:


You will be part of a team that greets patrons and assists with refreshments for a special day of programs. Social interaction is required.

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

The Collectors' Guide to Sherlock Holmes

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs, Games & Activities
Event Details:

August "Augie" Aleksy, owner of the beloved mystery bookstore Centuries and Sleuths, describes some of the wonders of his extensive Sherlock Holmes collection.

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

The Yarnery Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Book Club Nook
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Catalog

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:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

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

The Enduring Charms of Sherlock Holmes

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most enduring characters in all literature.

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

Let's Play Charades!

4:30pm - 5:00pm
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 5 - 7

Act out some of your favorite characters, people, and things!

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Live Clue (Ages 11 - 14)

4:15pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Waitlist
Required
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.

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 Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10:00am.

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

Live Clue

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:

Ags 8 - 10

YOU are a detective racing against time and other players to solve a crime -- whodunnit, where, and how?

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 "Teen" group.

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!

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

Wreck This Journal

4:30pm - 5:15pm
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: Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14

You don't need to be an artist to create a wreck journal! Participants will receive a notebook to keep, to create their very own wreck journal, along with silly prompts and decorations.

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
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.

Adulting 101

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Event Details:

Life coming at you fast and not sure where to start? Join us to talk to those who have already done it and can give you some tips to jumpstart your upcoming adult life!

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

Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Book Club Nook
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join OLCHS teacher Eric Kallenborn and friends to play Commander at a casual level of play. Feel free to bring a competitive deck or two with you. We’ll also have decks for you to use if you don’t have your own deck.

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Cafe
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group provides an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers, and others to meet regularly where they can share feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Printing Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Try out Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create or find 3D print designs. Requires basic computer skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Southside FilmMakers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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


 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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. 

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

An Artist's View of War

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+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Artist and Marine Corps veteran Patrick Kerrigan showcases his art including a premier of his short film "Endur" with remarks and a discussion afterward. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Firefly Theater: The Harvest Moon

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Early Literacy, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 7 with an adult. 

Celebrate early literacy with us at Firefly Theatre’s interactive performance, where we'll sing, dance and play under the Harvest Moon with Spark the Firefly and all her friends.

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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Exploring the Outer Limits Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Book Club Nook
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

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. in the Book Nook

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Moustache Match Up

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Place your... Moustaches!? In this game you will compete to match a moustache up to characters in a variety of famous scenes. 


 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

20's/30's Book Club (or 20/30 at heart)

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

In the Lives of Puppets by T. J. Klune