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Take n' Make Scrapbook Valentine

All Day
Adult Services Desk at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Cut and paste three adorable Valentines for loved ones. We’ll provide an idea sheet, stickers, paper, glue, cutouts, and notecards – you’ll use your own scissors and inspiration.  

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

English Together (ESL)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

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 "Adult" group

Tech Help

Monday, February 2, 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
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Knit & Stitch

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

Word Basics

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "Adult" group

Internet Safety

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Sourdough Tasting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Meet at the Ancestral Oven Bakery and Café (4616 W. 103rd St) where we will learn about sourdough from Chef George Gaitan.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group

Exploring the Outer Limits Sci-Fi Book Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
"And Miles To Go Before I Sleep" by William F. Nolan

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. for a Science Fiction short story. The group meets on the 2nd floor near the large windows in the Book Nook.

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

Friends Board Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 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+

Friends of the Library monthly Board meeting


 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Word Advanced

Thursday, February 5, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Friday Classic Flix: Three Days of the Condor

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Three Days of the Condor (R, 1975, 120 mins)
A bookish CIA researcher in Manhattan finds all his co-workers dead, and must outwit those responsible until he figures out who he can really trust.

 

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

Finance Throughout Your Life

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Financial adviser Max Dunn from Oak Lawn’s Edward Jones guides us through money management at different times in life from just starting out through retirement. Come for one or both sessions. Lite refreshments will be provided.

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

Saturday Afternoon Games

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Adults and teens are welcome to enjoy family-friendly tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.
 

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

English Together (ESL)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

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 "Adult" group

Tech Help

Monday, February 9, 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
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Club

Monday, February 9, 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 "Adult" group

PowerPoint Basics

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Create slides, use templates, insert images and more in Microsoft's slideshow presentation software.

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

The Yarnery Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Debt Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 11, 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

Smartphone Basics

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

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

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, February 11, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Calling All Couples

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Come for the helpful tips and stay for the connection as you explore ways to create more closeness and joy within your relationship.  Presented by Yolanda Sanders, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Oak Lawn’s Center for Psycho

This event is in the "Adult" group

Artificial Intelligence

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Get introduced to AI, its controversies and how it can be used responsibly to make your life easier.