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Tech Help

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device at this weekly help session.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Game Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen

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

Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

Craft Cinema: Princess Bride

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Rooms B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

In this special meeting of the Knit n' Stitch, we watch the movie The Princess Bride (PG, 1987, 98 mins) on a big screen. The lights will stay on so we can craft and visit with members of the club.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Baby" group

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6- 24 months with an adult 

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Who's Got Game: Canvas Tote Bags

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room) at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am to 11am. Create a stunning mini tote bag using acrylic paint pens that showcases your unique personality and style!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Ages 3-5

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Word Basics

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Learn to create, save, open, print and make changes to documents in Microsoft Word.

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

Yarnery Club Craft Cinema: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

This special meeting of the Yarnery Club features the movie Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (PG, 2022, 115 mins). We'll keep the lights on so you can watch while you craft and visit with members of the Yarnery Club.

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

Pokemon Kids Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School

Ages 7 and up

Meet other trainers, learn to play Pokemon TCG, battle with your Pokemon cards, and have fun!

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

Debt Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Struggling with debt or money stress? Join a free, honest conversation to help you take control, build confidence, and make real progress. Led by Raymond Schwarzkopf, financial coach certified by the Dave Ramsey team.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Bingocize

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Join us for a 10-week program called Bingocize! We will play bingo and do some light exercises during the classes. Wear comfortable clothing. Participants should be able to attend the full 10-weeks of classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Park Lawn book discussion: Houdini

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Members of Park Lawn meet to read about and discuss Houdini with librarian Roger Burns. Materials are provided at the discussion.

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

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Short Stories Discussion Group meets every second Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Mary Nelson Room.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Internet Safety

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

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

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

Advocate Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+, Everyone

Come and learn about Diabetes with Advocate, which offers individuals with diabetes a space to connect with others, share experiences, and receive support in managing their condition. These meetings can be beneficial for emotional support, we

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Teen

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 "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

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

Sage Stories Culture Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Sage Stories Culture Club will feature discussions of books and media with characters and information relevant to the fastest growing age group in the United States.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Park Lawn Movie: F1

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult

Members of Park Lawn watch F1 with librarian Roger Burns. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Word Advanced

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Explore advanced paragraph and layout settings like columns and bulleted lists.

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

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: LEGO Blocks Chain Reactions

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Ages 11-14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the following programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Lego Blocks Chain Reactions

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 8-10

We’ll use Legos to make our own dominoes and then build and test chain reaction courses