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

BookNerds Club Sign-Up

9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen, Adult
Adult Services Desk
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

We're back! Sign up now to join the BookNerds Club and receive your personalized book box.

We will select 2-3 library books based on your preferences, along with some small goodies. 

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

Gingerbread House Contest Entry Pick-Ups: Dec. 19 - Dec. 23

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 

Thursday, Dec. 19 - Monday, Dec. 23: Pickup period for gingerbread house entries. 

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

Who's Got Game: Winter Wonderland Painting

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: 20
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Paint your choice of a winter landscape! You can paint anything from a Christmas tree, a cozy fireplace, a snowman, and other winter scenery.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Word Advanced

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:

Get creative with advanced design features in Microsoft Word! Requires basic computer skills.

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

Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group

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

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Language Learning Online

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:

Prepare for your worldly travels this year with OLPL’s language learning resources and databases that offer more than just English text. 

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.

Smartphone 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:

Bring in your device and learn how to call, text, download apps, and take and share pictures.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cellphone Social 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:

Ask your questions and learn with others at this group tech help hour.

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

Yoga for Adults Ages 60 and Over

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B
Open
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Matinee Movie: A Very English Christmas

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

Free Friday Matinee

A Very English Christmas: 2023, PG, 90 minutes 

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

Make Your Own Bows

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

'Tis the season for giving presents, and everything is prettier tied with a bow. Practice two simple bows and take some home to adorn your own holiday packages.

5 pm
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
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 N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Online Shopping

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:

Discover tips for shopping safely online.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:45pm - 9:00pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Refreshing Reads

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

The Christmas Town by Donna VanLiere

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Manga +

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:

Chainsaw Man vol. 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto