Name: Exploring the Outer Limits (Sci-Fi Short Stories) at OLPL
Start: 2026-05-06T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Oak Lawn Public Library

Oak Lawn Public Library

The group will read “Dance on a Forgotten Shore” by Alan Dean Foster and Sally McBride.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: Exploring the Outer Limits (Sci-Fi Short Stories) at OLPL

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Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Lawn

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Exploring the Outer Limits (Sci-Fi Short...

The group will read “Dance on a Forgotten Shore” by Alan Dean Foster and Sally McBride.Visit our website at www.olpl.org and...

Exploring the Outer Limits (Sci-Fi Short Stories) at OLPL

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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: Reading Dragons Card Tournament (T) at OLPL

Reading Dragons Card Tournament (T) at OLPL

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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: National Memory Screenings (R) at OLPL

National Memory Screenings (R) at OLPL

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Local Event: Trinity Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

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Local Event: DIY Compost at OLPL

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We will have something for everyone here. And it never hurts to get yourself a little something unique. Relax and grab a craft beer and shop a variety of artists at the brewery. Over three dozen vendors including 2-4 of both plants and vinyl!
Where: Imperial Oak Brewing - 501 Willow Blvd Willow Springs, IL 60480 When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 11am to 5pm Who: Family friendly and free to attend! Food: Pizza 750
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Click the link or scan the QR code to register today (registration is encouraged but not required).&nbsp;Interested in becoming a sponsor? A variety of opportunities are available! Contact Amanda Ramirez at 708-671-2418 or aramirez@peacevillage.org for more information.&nbsp;Can't wait to see you there!

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