Name: From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago’s Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies at OLPL
Start: 2026-11-09T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Oak Lawn Public Library

Oak Lawn Public Library

Monday, Nov. 9; 7-8 p.m. Film scholar Kelli Marshall explores how the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park have been represented in film.<a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit our website at www.olpl.org</a> and <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">view our online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago’s Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies at OLPL

Cook County

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Lawn

Illinois

From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago’s Art...

Monday, Nov. 9; 7-8 p.m. Film scholar Kelli Marshall explores how the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park have been...

From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago’s Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies at OLPL

Birth to 2 years and expecting parents Monday, Oct. 5; 9:30-11 a.m. Parents of babies or expecting moms, have questions about breastfeeding or other health concerns? Drop in and talk to a lactation specialist or a pediatrician from Advocate Children’s Hospital. Socialize, play, and have a cup of coffee with other families as you wait!<a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit our website at www.olpl.org</a> and <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">view our online event calendar</a>.

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Ages 2-3 Monday, Oct. 5; 9:30-10 a.m. We’ll stamp tempera spiders and enjoy spidery songs and stories! Dress for a mess.(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
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Messy Art: Spooky Spiders (T) at OLPL

Ages 2-3 Monday, Oct. 5; 9:30-10 a.m. We’ll stamp tempera spiders and enjoy spidery songs and stories! Dress for a mess.(T)...

Mondays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9; 10-11 a.m. Let’s learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers. Start anytime. Contact kdonley@olpl.org for more information.<a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit our website at www.olpl.org</a> and <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">view our online event calendar</a>.

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English Together at OLPL

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Mondays; 1-3 p.m. There's a new time for this weekly help session! Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device.
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Tech Help at OLPL

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Mondays, Sept. 21; Oct. 5 &amp; 19; Nov. 2, 16 &amp; 30; 6:30-8:30 p.m.BYO needlework projects and enjoy conversation and crafting with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends. Crocheters, knitters, cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.<a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit our website at www.olpl.org</a> and <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">view our online event calendar</a>.

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Ages 0-12 months with an adult Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22 &amp; 29; Oct. 6 &amp; 13; Nov. 3, 10, 17 &amp; 24; 9:30-9:50 a.m.
Babies and pre-walkers will experience songs and fingerplays one-on-one with their caregivers.
(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
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Baby Lapsit (T) at OLPL

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Babies and...

Tuesdays, Sept. 1, Oct. 6 &amp; Nov. 3; 10-11 a.m.; Encore RoomBingo lovers, this one is for you! Join us our fall Bingo series. This program is sponsored by Jenny's Steak and Banquets at 11041 Menard Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Light refreshments will be served. Funds for this program were provided by AgeOptions. Contact Samantha Prado, customer services associate, at sprado@olpl.org or 708-422-4990 ext. 508 with questions.<a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(R) Register for this event on our online event calendar.</a>
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Cozy Morning Bingo (R) at OLPL

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