OLPL will be at the 2017 Oak Lawn Farmers' Market every Wednesday through September 27th

Explore a variety of themes in stories, songs and a process-oriented art project. Children ages 16-23 mos. must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore a variety of themes in stories, songs and a process-oriented art project. Children ages 16-23 mos. must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore a variety of themes in stories, songs and a process-oriented art project. Children ages 2-3 must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore a variety of themes in stories, songs and a process-oriented art project. Children ages 4-5 must be accompanied by an adult.

In-person registration begins Saturday, August 26 at the Adult Services Desk.A refresher course designed to meet the needs of drivers age 50 and up. Many insurance companies offer discounts to those who complete the course. Advance in-person registration and payment of fee required to participate. Fee: $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. You must present a current AARP card at the time of registration to receive the discount. Limit: 30 students per series. Participants must attend the entire series to receive a certificate of completion. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For other AARP driving courses, call 1-888-227-7669.

Learn to be a secret agent! We'll try out real spy techniques like "dead drops" and codes, and go on our first mini-mission!

Beginning, intermediate and advanced English language learners are invited to practice and improve their English speaking skills. Conversations are led by fluent English speakers. Students must have basic English language skills (this is not a grammar class).

Everyone can create a healthy relationship with food through mindful eating practices. In this four-part series with nutritionist and inspirational speaker Erin Dubich, explore emotional eating, self-sabotage, guilt and the harmful behaviors of "diet" mindset. September 20 ? Mindful Eating 101Did you know that how and why you eat is equally as important as what you eat? Here, you?ll learn what mindful eating is, and what it looks like in real life. We?ll explore 5 different ways you can weave mindful eating into your daily life to help you slow down,be present, notice your true hunger levels, stop overeating, and be more truly satisfied with your meal.September 27 -- Feeling Better in Your BodyYou don?t need to wait weeks, months, or years to feel better in your body. There are mindset shifts and food choices you can make today, to help you feel noticeably better tomorrow. How liberating is that? You?ll learn which foods can make your body, mind and mood feel worse, and which ones can make you feel better. You?ll learn how to tune in to how certain foods make you feel. Not everyone needs all the same foods!October 4 -- Peaceful Solutions for Emotional EatingEveryone soothes uncomfortable feelings with something. For many of us, it?s food, and it can lead to weight gain, fatigue and more. In this class, I?ll share my own stories of emotional eating, and how I overcame it. We?ll talk about guilt, shame, the ?diet? mindset, and self-compassion. If you?ve struggled with emotional eating, please attend this class. I promise you?ll learn practical solutions for how you can feel better in a healthy, even joyful, way.October 11 ? Make Your Healthy Habits Stick?You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. True words spoken by Zig Ziglar. In this class, you?ll learn the essentials of setting yourself up for a healthier life. We talk about time management, prioritizing, and planning in terms of grocery shopping, meal prep, and physical activity. You?ll have to make some changes, but you?ll feel motivated and inspired after this class.

Meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to Noon. Readings, critiques and discussions of current trends in picture books and novels for middle school age and young adults. No fee or registration required

We'll make three different models of paper airplanes and test them to see which one flies best! Along the way, we'll learn something about the physics of flight. Space is limited; registration begins September 11.

This class covers the basics of navigating the Internet. We?ll cover the need to know terminology, how to navigate a web browser, and basic search skills. Requires basic computer, mouse, and keyboard skills.

Meets the second and fourth Saturday morning of each month from 10 a.m. to Noon. Readings, critiques and writing exercises for a variety of interests - including novels, short stories, poetry and non-fiction. No fee or registration required

C2 Education will simultaneously proctor a practice SAT and ACT test.Students and their families will be able to schedule a free consultation to discus their results with C2 Education experts. Free and open to all students. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Pencils, paper, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring a graphing calculator.

Meets the second and fourth Saturday morning of each month from 1-3 p.m. Readings, critiques and discussions of current trends in movies. No fee or registration required.