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Park Lawn book discussion

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Book discussion for Park Lawn participants with librarian Roger Burns. Book details forthcoming.

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

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

Wednesday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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

Park Lawn Movie

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A/B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Adult

Film for Park Lawn participants with librarian Roger Burns. Movie details forthcoming.

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

Friends Board Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

Thursday, August 13, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

RPG Club

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Interested in tabletop Role Playing Games (RPGs)? Tired of D&D? Come learn and play a new game every month with the RPG Club!

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, August 17, 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 "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, August 19, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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

Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation Meeting

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adult

Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation.

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

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, August 22, 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

Friends Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, August 26, 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, August 26, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Knit & Stitch

Monday, August 31, 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 "Everyone" group

Founding Families of Oak Lawn Exhibit Guided Tour

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Local History Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & Local History
Age Group:
Everyone
Join Local History Librarian Tom Javorcic every first Tuesday for a guided tour of the exhibit "Founding Families of Oak Lawn"
This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, September 2, 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, September 3, 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


 

Labor Day

All Day
Oak Lawn Public Library

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

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

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

Wednesday, September 9, 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, September 9, 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

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

Thursday, September 10, 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.