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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Ages 3-5

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

To foster independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Group Volunteering: Youth Services Cleanup

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Ages 11-14

Help us keep Youth Services beautiful and earn community service time by cleaning up the department. 

No registration required 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teen

You will be assisting with a variety of program preparation and cleaning tasks. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Bingocize

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Join us for a 10-week program called Bingocize! We will play bingo and do some light exercises during the classes. Wear comfortable clothing. Participants should be able to attend the full 10-weeks of classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

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

Word Basics

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Teen" group

Teen Game Master Workshop

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Interested in running Dungeons & Dragons or other TTRPGs? Join us to talk with other GMs and learn from their experiences.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, March 18, 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

Ages 6 and up

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

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

Southside FilmMakers

Wednesday, March 18, 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: Rock of Ages

Wednesday, March 18, 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

The Latest News from NASA

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

NASA ambassador Mark Benson gives us the latest news about the upcoming Artemis 2 Moon Launch, highlight new scientific work at NASA, and pass around a moon rock you can touch!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Anime+

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult

Meet local fans, share recommendations, hold casual conversation, and uncover new and old anime while watching anime with fans ranging from newbies to seasoned veterans, and everything in between.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Nerds Club Sign-Up

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

We're back! Sign up now to join the Book Nerds Club and receive your personalized book box.

We will select 2-3 library books based on your preferences, along with some small goodies. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

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, 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 "Adult" group

Word Advanced

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Explore paragraph spacing and layout settings in Microsoft Word, including columns and bulleted lists.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Tech Time: Create a 3D-Printed Peep

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle School

Ages 9 and up 

Learn to use the CAD program Tinkercad to design a decorative Peep to be printed in our 3D printer.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Join us on a fantasy adventure in Dungeons & Dragons 5e. No experience or  supplies needed. May the dice favor you.  

Open
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Founding Families of Oak Lawn / Local History Exhibit

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Local History Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Oak Lawn was settled by European immigrants in the late 1800s who came during the great immigration wave in Chicago. The earliest residents were farmers looking for affordable land near Chicago, where they could sell their crops and livestock.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Game Night

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Whether you like Monopoly, Uno, or Smash Bros, a game awaits you in the Teen Room! We offer a casual environment to learn new games and play old favorites. We also welcome you to bring your own! 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Wits Workout and More

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Back by popular demand, we're resuming Wits Workout! Developed by the University of Illinois Extension for adults ages 60 and over, Wits Workout includes interactive puzzles and games.

Full
Registration Required