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9 am
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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 6 – 24 months with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs.

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.

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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 3 with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs.

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.

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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs.

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.

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 "Preschool" group.

Sesame Street Celebration

9:30am - 11:00am
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, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Drop by our craft and activity stations and find out! It will take about twenty minutes to complete the activities, while supplies last. No tickets necessary.

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.

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

English Together (ESL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Adults 60+
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
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 "Adults 60+" group.

Who's Got Game: Sock Snowman Craft

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: 2
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am-11am. Make a cute sock snowman with just a few simple supplies! This is such a fun and easy winter craft to give as a gift or use as a decoration piece for home.

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 

To promote independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs.

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

10:00am - 1:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Come read your written works in any genre and get feedback from the group. 

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

Hundreds Club - Bridgerton Soiree

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join members of the Hundreds Club for a decadent soiree including light refreshments and Bridgerton trivia. Wear costume jewelry, a fancy hairdo, gloves, or something else inspired by the show to be entered in our raffle.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

World Snow Day

1:00pm - 1:30pm
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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 5 – 7

Celebrate World Snow Day with wintry stories and indoor snowball fun!

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 "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 

To promote independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs.

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 "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.

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

Group Volunteering Day of Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

Show your spirit of service and earn community service time by helping us keep our department clean.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Internet Safety

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:

Identify common scams and learn best practices for staying safe online.

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

Nintendo Switch Gaming

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)

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 "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
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 & up

All skill levels are welcome to come and learn the game or get some practice!

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! 

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.

Excel Advanced

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:

Look at tools to create and edit formulas and equations, formatting techniques and printing workbooks options. Requires basic computer skills.

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 "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

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.

The Winter Blues

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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy some good cheer with cookies, cider, and NAMI South Suburbs. They’ll talk about the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders, different resources, and ways to get help if you -- or someone you love -- is feeling low.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Fandom Guess Who

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Can you figure out your fandom favorites first?

7 pm
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:

Sakamoto Days vol. 1 by Yuto Suzuki