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Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: The Fart-lymics

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:45am - 12:15pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Ages 11-14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the following programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

The Fart-lympics

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 5-7

Put your fart noise making skills to the test by competing against other fart-tasic competitors. See if you have what it takes to be crowned flatulent royalty. 

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, April 25, 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

Hundreds Club: National Library Week Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

The theme for National Library Week is living a “richer, fuller life” by reading…and eating cheesecake! Bring a favorite book to recommend, and we’ll have our usual trivia and also pick the winners of the National Library Week raffle.

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

The Fart-lympics

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 8-10

Put your fart noise making skills to the test by competing against other fart-tasic competitors. See if you have what it takes to be crowned flatulent royalty. 

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

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

Teen Game Night

Monday, April 27, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Group Volunteering: Youth Services Cleanup

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Baby" group

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6-24 months

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

 

 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Wits Workout and More

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 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 "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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Pokemon Kids Club

Tuesday, April 28, 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 7 and up 

Meet other trainers, trade and battle with your cards, and have fun! 

 

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Tech Wise: Technology for Older Adults

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Join Pathlights for this six-class instruction series for adults ages 60 and over. The free classes will present basic tools to help improve your computer skills.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29, 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

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 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.