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Sage Stories Culture Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Encore 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 "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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Emotional Intelligence

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+, Everyone

What is Emotional Intelligence, and how does one get it? Led by Pastor Daneil Stidham of Oak Lawn Calvary Church, we invite you to learn how to differentiate between where you end and where others begin.

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

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

Closing Sundays

All Day
Oak Lawn Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closed Sundays through September. Sunday hours will resume October 4, 2026.

Closing

Memorial Day

All Day
Oak Lawn Public Library

The Library will be closed all day on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Closing
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, May 26, 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

Refreshing Reads

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Artemis by Andy Weir                                                     

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

Friends Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Adults 60+" group

Yoga for Adults Ages 60 and Over

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Please join Gail Morales of Blissful Light for a fun and engaging beginner’s yoga class. The class is designed for participants to sit on mats on the floor. Please bring your own mat, if possible. 

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

Head Strong

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

Did you know that a healthy diet and exercise benefit both the body and the brain? In this session, many lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health will be discussed. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, June 3, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Friends Board Meeting

Thursday, June 4, 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
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

Wednesday, June 10, 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 "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, June 10, 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 "Adult" group

ATLAS SLAM

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adult

Monthly meeting of ATLAS SLAM (Suburban Library Administrator's Meeting)

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group provides an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers, and others to meet regularly where they can share feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

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

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

Southside FilmMakers

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room) at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Make films and learn what goes on behind the camera! This club of local filmmakers welcomes beginners.


 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, June 17, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Sage Stories Culture Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Encore 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 "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