Event List

Learn how to format a spreadsheet and practice using formulas and equations. Requires basic computer skills.

Library historian Larry Bergnach presents the life, times, and significance of Pope Leo XIV, a fellow southsider and Sox fan. 

A Master Gardener from the Illinois Extension Service will explain how to start seeds to have a successful garden.

Interested in tabletop Role Playing Games (RPGs)? Tired of D&D? Come learn and play a new game every month with the RPG Club!

Come to share seeds from your garden or start a garden with seeds that have been donated by your Oak Lawn neighbors and generous companies like Sow Right Seeds and Baker Creek Seeds. Also learn about local sources for native plants and seed.

Pianist Chris White plays the library's Steinway piano along with his trio bringing us favorite songs from the movies.

This concert has been sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

You’ve got the library in your pocket with your smartphone. Learn about our free apps Libby and Hoopla, which feature magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, and TV shows.

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

Explore OLPL’s free business and job databases.

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.  

Practice handling a mouse and typing on a keyboard in this basic introduction to computers.

Board of Trustees Meeting

You’ve got the library in your pocket with your smartphone. Learn about our free apps Libby and Hoopla, which feature magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, and TV shows.

Now’s your chance to get a personalized tour of all the special features including the library’s new web page, drive thru, museum passes, local history gallery, research databases, and collection of things you can check out like craft supplies, te

Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Pick up books at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance.

Do you have a teenager turning 18 and heading away from home or younger adult children? Lawyer Caroline Smith with Latimer LeVay Fyock discusses the legal paperwork you should talk about together.

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

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

OLPL’s streaming app Kanopy features 30,000 movies including some great short films! Let’s watch some fun shorts and then we’ll navigate through Kanopy’s other content that includes several recent Oscar winners and British TV programs.

Now’s your chance to get a personalized tour of all the special features including the library’s new web page, drive thru, museum passes, local history gallery, research databases, and collection of things you can check out like craft supplies, te

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

The theme for National Library Week is living a “richer, fuller life” by reading…and eating cheesecake! Bring a favorite book to recommend, and we’ll have our usual trivia and also pick the winners of the National Library Week raffle.