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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.
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Adult Services Desk
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
Second Floor Activity Tables
All Day
Adult Services Desk
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Adult Services Desk
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Event Details:
Relax and enjoy recreational games, coloring pages, and creative activities on the second floor.
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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.
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Adult Services Desk
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
National Library Week Raffle Entries due
All Day
Adult Services Desk
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Adult Services Desk
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Event Details:
Turn in your punch card at the Adult Services Desk for the final drawing on Friday, April 11. We'll let you know if you've won the next week!
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Youth,
Baby
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Youth,
Toddler
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Toddler Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
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 "Adults 60+" group.
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
Open
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
AARP Smart Driver Course
9:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Open
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Youth,
Toddler
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Toddler Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
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 "Adults 60+" group.
Adults 60+
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
AARP Smart Driver Course
9:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Event Details:
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Youth,
Baby
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
Apr
11
2025
Fri
Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Youth,
Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
Dino Stomp
10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Youth Services Program Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool
Program Type:
Crafts,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 How do dinosaur footprints create fossils? Dress for a mess, as we make some fossils of our own.
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.
Adult,
Adults 60+
Meeting Room C
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
English Together (ESL)
10:00am - 11:00am
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.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Cafe
Age Group:
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Do you limit your social or physical activity because you fear you might fall? Do you want to overcome those fears in order to gain a more active and fulfilling lifestyle?
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This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Who's Got Game: Mini Scrapbooking
Open
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Cafe
Age Group:
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Crafts,
Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am to 11am. Do you love to scrapbook memorable events? Christmas, Easter, birthdays, graduations, memorable travel experiences and more.
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This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Adults 60+
Computer Center Classroom
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Tech Wise: Technology for Older Adults
10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Center Classroom
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Computer Center Classroom
Age Group:
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Join Pathlights for this six-class instruction series for adults ages 60 and over. The free classes will present basic tools to help improve your computer skills.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Youth,
Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Preschool Storytime
10:15am - 10:45am
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Youth,
Preschool,
Elementary
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Apr
12
2025
Sat
STEAM Stackers
10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschool,
Elementary
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Event Details:
Ages 3-5: 10:00am - 11:00am Ages 6 - 8: 11:00am - 12:00pm What can you do with a roomful of really big blocks? Use your imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills to find out!
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.
Adult,
Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
12
2025
Sat
Oak Lawn Writers' Group
10:00am - 1:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Family,
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Lobby
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
Family,
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute
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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.
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
6
2025
Sun
Andrew Moreno and Friends Free Jazz Concert - Friends of the Library
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:
Local musician Andrew Moreno and Friends play jazz standards and contemporary classics. Andrew went to OLCHS and graduated from Moraine Valley Community College. He teaches and plays all over the Chicago area.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Youth,
Preschool
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Preschool Storytime
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
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.
Adult,
Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Friends of the Library Short Stories Group
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
Tech Help
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
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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.
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Book Club Nook
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
The Yarnery Club
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Word Basics
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Word.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Adult,
Adults 60+
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Conclave -- Friends of the Library Film Showing
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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:
Conclave (2024, PG, 120 minutes)
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
Cozy Reading Hour
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:
Grab a blanket and join us for a quiet hour to read and relax in the Teen Room.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Corsage Prep
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Volunteer
Event Details:
Help prep the materials for the corsage program.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Wargaming Club
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Youth,
Elementary
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Peanuts Gang Spring Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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 Come party with the Peanuts gang as we celebrate the coming of Spring!
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
11
2025
Fri
Friday Game Day
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
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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.
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Book Club Nook
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
7
2025
Mon
Knit & Stitch
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Meeting Rooms B/C
Open
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Craft Class: Mini Bookshelves
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms B/C
Open
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Meeting Rooms B/C
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Celebrate National Library week by assembling a remarkable tiny book case to take home. All parts of the craft are provided along with instruction from artist Catherine Suchy, who specializes in crafting mniniature worlds.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Movie Night Wednesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Youth,
Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Tween Yoga
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Program Room
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Youth Services Program Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Ages 11 - 14 The stress of the day will melt away during this calming and centering session with Brain to Belly Kids Yoga. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Word Advanced
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Anime Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Teen Room
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.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Adult,
Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Debt Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary Nelson Room
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Mary Nelson Room
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.
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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.
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Open
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
Speaking to Lead
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Open
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Adults 60+
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Public speaking educator Kristel Flynn three-class series incorporates storytelling and speaking activities to build the skills of an effective leader.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
20's/30's Book Club (or 20/30 at heart)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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