Event List

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Join us for a variety of calming activities, like sensory play or meditations, to help let go of some stress or reset from a long week.

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. 

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.

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

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! 

Ages 11-14

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

Please make sure to wear close-toed shoes. 

No registration need. 

Ages 6- 24 months with an adult 

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

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.

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.  

Learn how to create formulas and enter data into spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

Playing Through depicts Ann Gregory finding the courage to be the first woman of color to enter the USGA Women's Amateur.

Join the Society of Financial Awareness and Ray Kozicki, financial advisor, for an expanded class about retirement and tax planning basics.

Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown                                                 

Ages 2-3 with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

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. 

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.

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

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. 

All ages 

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

Enjoy some deep relaxation in this guided meditation session led by Danielle Vaquer (LMFT), Psychotherapist and Wellness Program Coordinator at Oak Lawn’s Center for Psychological  Services.

Ages 2-3 with an adult

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

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

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.