Name: Last Day of National Library Week at OLPL
Start: 2026-04-25T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Oak Lawn Public Library

Oak Lawn Public Library

Saturday, April 25 marks the end of the American Library Association's National Library Week. This year's theme is "Find Your Joy." Stop by OLPL to pick up a book or attend a program that brings you joy this week.
While you're at OLPL for National Library Week, Sunday, April 19- Saturday, April 25, take a photo with our balloon arch in the lobby! Post it to Facebook or Instagram and tag us in the caption for the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. One prize available. One entry per day and per patron. Post must be public. Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Last Day of National Library Week at OLPL

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Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Lawn

Illinois

Last Day of National Library Week at OLPL

Saturday, April 25 marks the end of the American Library Association's National Library Week. This year's theme is "Find Your...

Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion

Join us on April 21st at the Annual Health &amp; Safety Expo Sponsored by: OSF Little Company of Mary. This year's event will be held at a new location at the Oak Lawn Park District Pavilion. The event is free to park and free to enter! Attendees can participate in free raffles, interact with over 50 vendors, raffles, take part in free health screenings and bring up to 2 boxes/bags of paper for the free shredding service sponsored by State Rep Rick Ryan and Senator Bill Cunningham.
<a href="https://business.oaklawnchamber.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-health-safety-expo-1669778?sourceTypeId=Hub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP&nbsp;here!</a>

Local Event: Health & Safety Expo

Health & Safety Expo

Join us on April 21st at the Annual Health & Safety Expo Sponsored by: OSF Little Company of Mary. This year's event will be...

Ages 10-14 Tuesday, April 21; 4:30-5:15 p.m. Fold pages of a recycled paperback book to make a book hedgehog!(T)&nbsp;Tickets will be distributed at the Youth&nbsp;Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Make a Book Hedgehog (T) at OLPL

Make a Book Hedgehog (T) at OLPL

Ages 10-14 Tuesday, April 21; 4:30-5:15 p.m. Fold pages of a recycled paperback book to make a book hedgehog!(T) Tickets will...

Monday, April 20; 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 21; 7-8 p.m.Access Library magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, music and TV shows on your phone with Libby and Hoopla.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Library App Workshop at OLPL

Library App Workshop at OLPL

Monday, April 20; 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 21; 7-8 p.m.Access Library magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, music and TV shows on...

Take a personalized tour of OLPL, including our new website, Drive-up, museum passes, Local History exhibit, research databases, and additional items you can check out like craft supplies, tech and instruments.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Library Tour at OLPL

Library Tour at OLPL

Take a personalized tour of OLPL, including our new website, Drive-up, museum passes, Local History exhibit, research...

Even though my classes provide a strong, professional foundation in sewing, tailoring, and garment construction, there is simply too much real-world knowledge—built over 50 years—to cover in a traditional class setting alone.
Most sewers struggle not because they lack effort, but because they’ve never been shown the correct professional methods. That’s where the difference is made.
To bridge that gap, I’ve created a series of Special 1-Day Professional Fashion Workshops, held 1–2 times per month at different college locations throughout the year and beyond.
These focused workshops are designed to go deeper—allowing you to correct mistakes, refine techniques, and gain the level of clarity that produces cleaner, better-fitting, more professional garments. With limited seating and concentrated instruction, you’ll learn what is often missed in longer class formats.
The real progress comes from combining both. 
Take the classes to build your foundation… and attend the workshops to accelerate your growth and sharpen your skills at a professional level.
If you’re serious about improving—don’t choose one. 
Attend both, and you’ll see the difference in your work.

Local Event: 1-Day Professional Fashion Workshop: The Professional Garment Fitting Workshop

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1-Day Professional Fashion Workshop: The...

Even though my classes provide a strong, professional foundation in sewing, tailoring, and garment construction, there is...

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Kanopy features 30,000 films, including great shorts! Let’s watch and browse content, like recent Oscar winners and British TV. Learn how to add Kanopy to your smart device.

Local Event: Kanopy Short Film Fest at OLPL

Kanopy Short Film Fest at OLPL

Kanopy features 30,000 films, including great shorts! Let’s watch and browse content, like recent Oscar winners and British TV....

Thursday, April 23; 6-7:30 p.m. Join us to learn the basics of foam work for cosplay. Use these skills to make a foam armor bracer.<a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(R)&nbsp;Register for this event on our online event calendar.</a>Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Teen Cosplay Basics (R) at OLPL

Teen Cosplay Basics (R) at OLPL

Thursday, April 23; 6-7:30 p.m. Join us to learn the basics of foam work for cosplay. Use these skills to make a foam armor...

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Fiber Friends Studios is marking its anniversary weekend in conjunction with national Local Yarn Store Day, a nationwide...

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Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC

Local family owned painting contractor with 36 years experience specializing in interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repair, wall covering installation , interior window refinishing, power washing and deck repair and staining.

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Jenny's Steak and Banquets has been a part of the Chicago Ridge community for 25 years! We are open daily at 12n and serve an All American menu...

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Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious...

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