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Tinkercad Basics

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Try out Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create or find 3D print designs. Requires basic computer skills.

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

High School Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Dragons Card Tournament

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Grades 9-12

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
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Reading Dragons Card Tournament

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School

Ages 5-14

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Thursday, April 30, 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 "Adults 60+" group

National Memory Screenings

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Arden Courts Memory Care is proud to offer the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Memory Screening.

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

Movin' and Groovin'

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler, Preschool

Ages 2-5 with an adult 

Dance, jump, and shake your sillies out with fun songs and props! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

QR Codes

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Learn what QR codes are used for and how to scan them.

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

Friday Classic Flix: The Glass Key

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

The henchman to a shady political kingpin must get his boss out of hot water with local racketeers whom he's double-crossed and the police when he's suspected of murder in the death of the wastrel son of a reform candidate whom he's backing.1942,

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Self Care Slowdown

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

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.

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Special date.

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

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

DIY Compost

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room) at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Celebrate National Compost Awareness Week at the library and stop spending top dollar on compost at the garden center. Learn about DIY compost options that will work for you. Compost expert Sue Fitzgerald tells us how to get started. 

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

Saturday Afternoon Games

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Adults and teens are welcome to enjoy family-friendly tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.
 

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

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Moms Are "Thumb" Kind of Wonderful

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:15pm - 2:15pm
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

Moms Are "Thumb" Kind of Wonderful!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

All ages

Make an adorable thumbprint showpiece as a gift for your mom or any special someone in your life. While supplies last.

 

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

Free Concert - America 250

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B/C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Big Sky Ensemble performs acoustic music drawing from folk, Americana, blues, and bluegrass traditions, featuring upright bass, mandolin, guitar, and dobro. 

This free concert has been sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Genealogy Databases

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the past at these tutorials for OLPL’s free genealogy resources.

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

English Together (ESL)

Monday, May 4, 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
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

The Not-So-Secret Sauce of Navigating Tricky Behaviors in Dementia Care

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

If you understand dementia and the individual, navigating tricky or challenging behaviors becomes a different kind of experience.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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 "Teen" group

Futures Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Teen

New or upcoming high school graduate? Feel like you don’t know what to do and your friends are leaving town? Join us for a social night with your peers to meet new people, pick up new hobbies, and talk about what to do next.

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

Knit & Stitch

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Bingo Blossoms

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Calling all Bingo lovers! This spring series will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Encore Room.

Open
Registration Required