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Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

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Chess Club

Thursday, January 22, 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, Family

Ages 6 and up 

All skill levels welcome to learn the game or get some practice!

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Interactive Movie Kit: Ratatouille (2007)

All Day
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Available starting Monday, Jan. 26

The kit will include props, snacks and other fun family-friendly activities to keep everyone engaged with the movie. Activities were designed for ages 4 and up. One kit per family, while supplies last.

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Pokemon Bingo

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Ages 5+

Try Bingo with some of our favorite characters! 

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Inclusive Game Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Ages 8-14

Children and teens of all abilities are invited to come to the library to play various fun games and meet new friends! We will end the night with a few rounds of BINGO.

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Let's Find Out: Lunar New Year

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

All ages 

Bring the family and learn about Lunar New Year with immersive activities and a take-home project.

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Chess Club

Thursday, February 12, 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, Family

Ages 6 and up

All skill levels welcome to learn the game or get some practice!

*Unfortunately, Chris Jones will not be available on Thursdays, Jan. 8 and Feb. 12. Chess Club will proceed as standard sessions on these days.

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Sensory Meetup

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Family

For families with a sensory-sensitive child

Every session will offer a different combination of stories, songs, and crafts, followed by playtimes.

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Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

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Disney Trivia

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

All ages 

Is your family the ultimate Disney fans? Bring your family team and show off your knowledge

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Chess Club

Thursday, February 26, 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, Family

Ages 6 and up 

All skill levels welcome to learn the game or get some practice!

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Let's Find Out: Ramadan

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

For families.

Learn about the practices and meaning of this important month observed by over 300,000 people in our area each year. Information presented by respresentatives of Gain Peace.

 

 

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Sensory Meetup

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

These programs have been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-sensitive children and those with integration challenges. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Family" group
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Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Interactive Movie Kit: Minecraft (2025)

All Day
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Available starting Monday, Mar. 23

The kit will include props, snacks, and other fun family-friendly activities to keep everyone engaged with the movie. Activities were designed for ages 4 and up. One kit per family, while supplies last.

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Sensory Friendly: Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Family

These programs have been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-sensitive children and those with integration challenges. Registration is required.

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Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Family

For families

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Sensory Meetup

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

These programs have been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-sensitive children and those with integration challenges. Registration is required.

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

Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Baby" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Interactive Movie Kit: Sing

All Day
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Available starting Monday, Apr. 27 

PG - 2016

This event is in the "Youth" group
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Sensory Meetup

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

These programs have been designed to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for special sensory-sensitive children and those with integration challenges. Registration is required.

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

Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

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

Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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

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

Crisis Center for South Suburbia Drop-In

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

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