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English Together (ESL)

Monday, April 27, 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, April 27, 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

The Yarnery Club

Tuesday, April 28, 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

Friends of the Library Film Showing: Wicked for Good

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. 2025, PG-13, 138 minutes.

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

Weight Management and Kidney Disease with Advocate Health

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Please join Dr. Darshika Chhabra and Dr. Allen Mikhail to discuss how weight affects your kidneys. Please register below if you plan to attend in person.

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

Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Engage in specific writing skills with author Z Jeffries as your creative writing teacher and guide. Develop your writing through responding to prompts, timed writings during class, and receiving feedback from the group.

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

Refreshing Reads

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls                                              

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

Sell Smarter in 2026: Strategies That Attract Buyers and Boost Your Sales Price

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Real estate expert Robert Medinger breaks down the simple, high-impact steps homeowners can take to make their property stand out in the market.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tinkercad Basics

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Try out Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create or find 3D print designs. Requires basic computer skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group

QR Codes

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Learn what QR codes are used for and how to scan them.

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

Friday Classic Flix: The Glass Key

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

The henchman to a shady political kingpin must get his boss out of hot water with local racketeers whom he's double-crossed and the police when he's suspected of murder in the death of the wastrel son of a reform candidate whom he's backing.1942,

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Special date.

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

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

DIY Compost

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room) at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Celebrate National Compost Awareness Week at the library and stop spending top dollar on compost at the garden center. Learn about DIY compost options that will work for you. Compost expert Sue Fitzgerald tells us how to get started. 

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, May 2, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Free Concert - America 250

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Big Sky Ensemble performs acoustic music drawing from folk, Americana, blues, and bluegrass traditions, featuring upright bass, mandolin, guitar, and dobro. 

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Genealogy Databases

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the past at these tutorials for OLPL’s free genealogy resources.

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

English Together (ESL)

Monday, May 4, 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
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

The Not-So-Secret Sauce of Navigating Tricky Behaviors in Dementia Care

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

If you understand dementia and the individual, navigating tricky or challenging behaviors becomes a different kind of experience.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mary Nelson Room 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

PowerPoint Basics

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Learn to 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

Cute Lunches Every Day

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

The Obento Lady, Sara Fujimura, shows you how to prepare quick, healthy, and flavorful lunches in 10 minutes or less per night. Discover new foods while learning the cultural meaning behind bento, the Japanese tradition of lunch making.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Exploring the Outer Limits Sci-Fi Book Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

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, May 7, 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