Oak Lawn Public Library

Thursdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 &amp; Nov. 12; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room Family members, friends and caregivers can share feelings and thoughts with people experiencing similar things. Facilitated by Mary Murphy, RN, BSN, CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) of Hibernian Home Care. Drop-ins 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>.

Local Event: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group at OLPL

Cook County

Oak Lawn

Illinois

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group at OLPL

Thursdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 & Nov. 12; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room Family members, friends and caregivers can share feelings...

Cork & Bean

7:30 p.m.; Cork &amp; Bean, 4931 W. 95th St.
“The Compound” by Aisling Rawle Thursday, Sept. 10
“Hidden Pictures” by Jason Rekulak Thursday, Oct. 8
“Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley Thursday, Nov. 12
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Local Event: 20’s/30’s at Heart With OLPL

20’s/30’s at Heart With OLPL

7:30 p.m.; Cork & Bean, 4931 W. 95th St.
“The Compound” by Aisling Rawle Thursday, Sept. 10
“Hidden Pictures” by Jason Rekulak...

Ages 2-5 with an adult Fridays, Sept. 18, Oct. 9 &amp; Nov. 13 Mondays, Oct. 26 &amp; Nov. 23 9:30-10 a.m.
Dance, jump and shake your sillies out with fun songs and props!
(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
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Local Event: Movin’ and Groovin’ (T) at OLPL

Movin’ and Groovin’ (T) at OLPL

Ages 2-5 with an adult Fridays, Sept. 18, Oct. 9 & Nov. 13 Mondays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 23 9:30-10 a.m.
Dance, jump and shake your...

All ages Friday, Oct. 9; 3:30-5 p.m. Drop in to make gourd-geous mini yarn pumpkins for your fall décor!(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
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Local Event: Mini Yarn Pumpkins at OLPL

Mini Yarn Pumpkins at OLPL

All ages Friday, Oct. 9; 3:30-5 p.m. Drop in to make gourd-geous mini yarn pumpkins for your fall décor!(T) Admission tickets...

Saturday, Oct. 10; 11 a.m.-noon
Join the Hundreds Club for our cozy mystery themed party. Bring your favorite mystery book as show and tell for your new friends, and wear something you might find in your favorite mystery to enter our raffle. The prizes will be...a mystery! We'll also have tea, scones and trivia!
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Local Event: Hundreds Club Cozy Mystery Party at OLPL

Hundreds Club Cozy Mystery Party at OLPL

Saturday, Oct. 10; 11 a.m.-noon
Join the Hundreds Club for our cozy mystery themed party. Bring your favorite mystery book as...

Sunday, Oct. 11; 1-2 p.m. The Chris White Trio will perform a set of classic rock covers reimagined in a jazz style. Featuring music by bands like Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Boston, these familiar songs will be given fresh takes with new energy and improvisation.<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: Sunday Concert Series: Jazz Does Classic Rock at OLPL

Sunday Concert Series: Jazz Does Classic Rock...

Sunday, Oct. 11; 1-2 p.m. The Chris White Trio will perform a set of classic rock covers reimagined in a jazz style. Featuring...

Sunday Concert Series: Jazz Does Classic Rock at OLPL

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>.

Local Event: English Together at OLPL

English Together at OLPL

Mondays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9; 10-11 a.m. Let’s learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers....

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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Local Event: Tech Help at OLPL

Tech Help at OLPL

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

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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Local Event: Baby Lapsit (T) at OLPL

Baby Lapsit (T) at OLPL

Ages 0-12 months with an adult Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22 & 29; Oct. 6 & 13; Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24; 9:30-9:50 a.m.
Babies and...

Tuesday, Sept. 8: Cozy Caps; 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Byte-sized Bowling; 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Paint Your Own Pumpkin; 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Leaf It to Us! Fall Greeting Cards for Senior Residents; 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: Karaoke Singalong; 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Wooden Signs (The Thanksgiving Touch); 10-11 a.m. Encore Room
Spend the morning with us at this older adult social hour, featuring games and crafts. This program is funded by AgeOptions. Contact Samantha Prado, customer services associate, at sprado@olpl.org or 708-422-4990 ext. 508 with questions. The program on Tuesday, Oct. 13 is sponsored by Home Depot at 300 Commons Drive, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 and Home Depot at 4060 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453.<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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Local Event: Who’s Got Game: Paint Your Own Pumpkin (R) at OLPL

Who’s Got Game: Paint Your Own Pumpkin (R) at OLPL

Tuesday, Sept. 8: Cozy Caps; 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Byte-sized Bowling; 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Paint Your Own...

Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22 &amp; 29; Oct. 6 &amp; 13; Nov. 3, 10, 17 &amp; 24; 10:15-10:45 a.m. A variety of stories and active fun for preschoolers who are ready to practice independent learning.
(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
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Local Event: Preschool Storytime (T) at OLPL

Preschool Storytime (T) at OLPL

Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22 & 29; Oct. 6 & 13; Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24; 10:15-10:45 a.m. A variety of stories and active fun...

Tuesdays, Sept. 8 &amp; 22, Oct. 13 &amp; 27, &amp; Nov. 10 &amp; 24; 2-3 p.m. Bring your crochet, knitting or sewing projects, and enjoy conversation while you craft.<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: The Yarnery Club at OLPL

The Yarnery Club at OLPL

Tuesdays, Sept. 8 & 22, Oct. 13 & 27, & Nov. 10 & 24; 2-3 p.m. Bring your crochet, knitting or sewing projects, and enjoy...

Tuesday, Oct. 13 &amp; Thursday, Nov. 12; 2-3 p.m. Try Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create and find 3D print designs.<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: 3D Printing Basics at OLPL

3D Printing Basics at OLPL

Tuesday, Oct. 13 & Thursday, Nov. 12; 2-3 p.m. Try Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create and find 3D print...

Ages 8-10 Tuesday, Oct. 13; 4:30-5:15 p.m. Celebrate National M&amp;M Day by taking part in a taste test, graphing with M&amp;M’s, and discovering sweet facts about this candy.(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.
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Local Event: STEM & M Day (T) at OLPL

STEM & M Day (T) at OLPL

Ages 8-10 Tuesday, Oct. 13; 4:30-5:15 p.m. Celebrate National M&M Day by taking part in a taste test, graphing with M&M’s, and...

Ages 13-36 months with an adult Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 23 &amp; 30; Oct. 7 &amp; 14; Nov. 4, 11, 18 &amp; 25 OR Thursdays, Sept. 17 &amp; 24; Oct. 1, 8 &amp; 15; Nov. 5, 12 &amp; 19 9:30-10 a.m. Young children who are standing and walking will sing, dance, listen to stories and more 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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Local Event: Toddler Storytime (T) at OLPL

Toddler Storytime (T) at OLPL

Ages 13-36 months with an adult Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30; Oct. 7 & 14; Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 OR Thursdays, Sept. 17 & 24;...

Wednesday, Oct. 14 &amp; Thursday, Nov. 5; 10-11:30 a.m.; Encore Room
Fans of our Byte-sized Bowling program should come take a swing at virtual tennis! Using only the movement of an arm, team up for two-on-two games of active, accessible and satisfying tennis on our Nintendo Switch consoles. Maximum of 16 participants. For any questions, please contact Zac Frazier, customer services associate, at zfrazier@olpl.org or 708-422-4990 ext. 505.<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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Local Event: Byte-sized Tennis (R) at OLPL

Byte-sized Tennis (R) at OLPL

Wednesday, Oct. 14 & Thursday, Nov. 5; 10-11:30 a.m.; Encore Room
Fans of our Byte-sized Bowling program should come take a...

Wednesdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 14 &amp; Nov. 11; 11 a.m.-noon
Learn to create, save, open, print and make changes to documents in Microsoft Word.
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Local Event: Word Basics at OLPL

Word Basics at OLPL

Wednesdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11; 11 a.m.-noon
Learn to create, save, open, print and make changes to documents in...

“Turkey Hunt” by Alberta Pierson Hannum from “Civil War Women” edited by Frank McSherry, Jr.; Charles G. Waugh and Martin Greenberg Wednesday, Sept. 9; 1 p.m.; Mary Nelson Room
“Inscrutable Decrees” by E.F. Benson from Hutchinson’s Magazine pub.1923 Wednesday, Oct. 14; 1 p.m.; Mary Nelson Room 
“The Perfect Problem” by Alton Brown from “Food For Thought” Wednesday, Nov. 11; 1 p.m.; Mary Nelson Room
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Local Event: Friends Short Story Discussion Group at OLPL

Friends Short Story Discussion Group at OLPL

“Turkey Hunt” by Alberta Pierson Hannum from “Civil War Women” edited by Frank McSherry, Jr.; Charles G. Waugh and Martin...

Wednesdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 14 &amp; Nov. 11; 2-3 p.m.
Explore advanced layout and paragraph settings like spacing, columns and bulleted lists.
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Local Event: Word Advanced at OLPL

Word Advanced at OLPL

Wednesdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11; 2-3 p.m.
Explore advanced layout and paragraph settings like spacing, columns and...

Wednesdays, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 &amp; Nov. 11; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Encore Room Learn with Advocate in a space for individuals with diabetes to connect, share experiences and receive support in managing their condition. Meetings can provide emotional support, benefit overall well-being, improve A1C levels and bring valuable insights into diabetes management and comprehensive care. Please walk in.<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: Advocate Diabetes Support Group at OLPL

Advocate Diabetes Support Group at OLPL

Wednesdays, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Encore Room Learn with Advocate in a space for individuals with...

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evergreen Park

Alsip-Crestwood

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

Alsip-Merrionette Park Library

Who says book fairs are just for kids? Join us and relive the magic of the school book fair! Shop books from local bookstores like Love's Sweet Arrow, Amazing Fantasy Books and Comics, Salty Books and Beans, and Beyond the Book! Plus, you can browse creations from local artists. Light refreshments will be served. Must be ages 21+ to attend. Come shop, browse and rediscover your love of the book fair!

Local Event: Book Fair for Adults

Book Fair for Adults

Who says book fairs are just for kids? Join us and relive the magic of the school book fair! Shop books from local bookstores...

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group at OLPL

OCT

8

6:30 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

20’s/30’s at Heart With OLPL

OCT

8

7:30 PM

Cork & Bean, 4931 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL

Movin’ and Groovin’ (T) at OLPL

OCT

9

9:30 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Mini Yarn Pumpkins at OLPL

OCT

9

3:30 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Hundreds Club Cozy Mystery Party at OLPL

OCT

10

10:00 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Sunday Concert Series: Jazz Does Classic Rock at OLPL

OCT

11

1:00 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

English Together at OLPL

OCT

12

10:00 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Tech Help at OLPL

OCT

12

1:00 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Baby Lapsit (T) at OLPL

OCT

13

9:30 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Who’s Got Game: Paint Your Own Pumpkin (R) at OLPL

OCT

13

10:00 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Preschool Storytime (T) at OLPL

OCT

13

10:15 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

The Yarnery Club at OLPL

OCT

13

2:00 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

3D Printing Basics at OLPL

OCT

13

2:00 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

STEM & M Day (T) at OLPL

OCT

13

4:30 PM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Toddler Storytime (T) at OLPL

OCT

14

9:30 AM

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Byte-sized Tennis (R) at OLPL