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

Gingerbread House Winners Announced!

4:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Family
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

Youth Services is once again sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest for families with children of all ages. 

9 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Final Day of Gingerbread House Voting

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Family
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families 

Youth Services is once again sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest for families with children of all ages. 

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
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.

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

Who's Got Game: Holiday Trivia

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults 60+
Cafe
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Test your knowledge with Christmas and holiday trivia!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

10:00am - 1:30pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Free Concert: Holiday Music and Singalong

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:

A free concert sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Acapella Fellas are a dapper duo that will bring us good cheer! They'll sing us some holiday standards and invite us to sing along.

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.

Publisher Basics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, print and make changes to documents in Microsoft Publisher.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Artificial Intelligence

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:

Get introduced to artificial intelligence and learn how you can use it.

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.

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

Tech Time: Create a 3D-Printed Snowman

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Ages 9 & up

Learn how to use the program TinkerCAD and design a 3D-printed snowman you can use as a holiday ornament or decoration.

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 "Middle School" group.

Nintendo Switch Gaming

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 11 – 14 

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

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 "Teen" group.

Wargaming Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join our beginner friendly tabletop wargaming club. We play Warhammer 40k 10e, and have a small selection of armies available to play. No experience or materials needed, but feel free to bring your own.

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

3D Snowflakes Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Take paper snowflakes to the next dimension -- 3D! You'll be guided through a few easy cut and glue 3D snowflakes that you can hang for seasonal decoration or give as gifts. We'll do different snowflakes at each 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!

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.

Ornament Sculpt and Paint

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come on by to sculpt and paint your own ornament with art professor Mrs. L. 

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.

Holiday Cheese Board

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms B/C
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms B/C
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Build a cheese board! Just in time for the winter holiday season, join Certified Cheese Professional, Meredith Meder on how to buy, cut, plate and design your holiday cheese board so you'll be the star of your event!

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.

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 "Adult" group.

Cricut Coaster Craft

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Decorate a coaster with infusible ink designs created using Cricut.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Egg Drop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Can you save your egg as it plummets to the ground? Find out!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join Dr. Michael Young and Kate Murczek, RN, Stroke Program Manager, as they speak about stroke prevention, the importance of recognition, BEFAST, and appropriate treatment.

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+
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
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.

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

Debt Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Event Details:

Got problems? Let’s talk. It’s time for your struggle to end! Join our Debt Club and learn how you can pay off debt, save more money, and build wealth.

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:

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver