Oak Lawn Public Library

Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 &amp; Nov. 11; 11 a.m.-noon; Encore RoomGail Morales helps beginners strengthen, stretch, focus, tap into their breath and feel better with chair yoga. Performing yoga with a chair can provide support and protect against falls and injury. Patrons are encouraged to listen to their bodies and move accordingly. Seating is limited. Funded by the AgeOptions Library CARES ARPA&nbsp;grant. Attendees participate at their own risk.<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: Chair Yoga at OLPL

Cook County

Oak Lawn

Illinois

Chair Yoga at OLPL

Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 11; 11 a.m.-noon; Encore RoomGail Morales helps beginners strengthen, stretch, focus, tap...

Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 &amp; Nov. 11 Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 29 &amp; Nov. 19 1-2 p.m.; Meeting Rooms A/BPlease join Gail Morales of Blissful Light for a fun and engaging beginner’s yoga class. The class is designed for participants to sit on mats on the floor. Please bring your own mat, if possible. Registration is not required but classes will be limited to the first 25 participants. This program is funded by the AgeOptions Library CARES ARPA grant. Attendees participate at their own risk.<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: Yoga for Adults 60 and Over at OLPL

Yoga for Adults 60 and Over at OLPL

Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 11 Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 29 & Nov. 19 1-2 p.m.; Meeting Rooms A/BPlease join Gail...

Wednesday, Oct. 21; 2-3 p.m. Learn how to use Brainfuse JobNow, a free Library resource, to create your resume.<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: Resume With JobNow at OLPL

Resume With JobNow at OLPL

Wednesday, Oct. 21; 2-3 p.m. Learn how to use Brainfuse JobNow, a free Library resource, to create your resume.Visit our...

Ages 8-14 Wednesday, Oct. 21; 4:30-5:30 p.m. It’s alive! Can you make the creepiest monster? Cut, tear and fuse together old toys to create a spooky new monstrosity!(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: Franken-toys (T) at OLPL

Franken-toys (T) at OLPL

Ages 8-14 Wednesday, Oct. 21; 4:30-5:30 p.m. It’s alive! Can you make the creepiest monster? Cut, tear and fuse together old...

Wednesday, Oct. 21; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore RoomMedicare A, B, C, D! Who can make sense of it? Attendees will get a thorough overview of Medicare and learn how SHIP counselors can assist in navigating the Medicare system.<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: Making Sense of Medicare (R) at OLPL

Making Sense of Medicare (R) at OLPL

Wednesday, Oct. 21; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore RoomMedicare A, B, C, D! Who can make sense of it? Attendees will get a thorough...

6:30 p.m.; Book Nook “A House With Good Bones” by T. Kingfisher Wednesday, Sept. 16 “I Was a Teenage Slasher” by Stephen Graham Jones Wednesday, Oct. 21 “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay Wednesday, Nov. 18<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: Plot Twist! A Horror Book Club at OLPL

Plot Twist! A Horror Book Club at OLPL

6:30 p.m.; Book Nook “A House With Good Bones” by T. Kingfisher Wednesday, Sept. 16 “I Was a Teenage Slasher” by Stephen Graham...

Thursday, Oct. 22; 6-8 p.m.
Join this absurd take on a mock trial as you create and attempt to prove your own wild conspiracies with historical fact, like the real cheese caves of Missouri being “proof” that cheese is the true supreme life-form of Earth. Your “proof” will be evaluated by a group vote from your peers.
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Local Event: Teen Concocted Conspiracies at OLPL

Teen Concocted Conspiracies at OLPL

Thursday, Oct. 22; 6-8 p.m.
Join this absurd take on a mock trial as you create and attempt to prove your own wild conspiracies...

Thursday, Oct. 22; 6:30 p.m.Create your own "witch's bells" to take home while learning its history. Explore a few simple, protective rituals and symbolic spells inspired by folk traditions. Registration opens two weeks in advance.<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: Witchy Workshop (R) at OLPL

Witchy Workshop (R) at OLPL

Thursday, Oct. 22; 6:30 p.m.Create your own "witch's bells" to take home while learning its history. Explore a few simple,...

Friday, Oct. 23; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Encore Room Arden Courts is proud to offer the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Memory Screening, a series of questions and tasks gauging memory, language and thinking skills. Screenings are scheduled at 30-minute intervals and last just 5-10 minutes. Results are not a diagnosis, but someone scoring below the normal threshold may want to receive a full evaluation with a clinician. A person could be experiencing memory issues for a number of reasons. (R) To schedule a free, confidential memory screening, please contact Zac Frazier at 708-422-4990 ext. 505.<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: National Memory Screenings (R) at OLPL

National Memory Screenings (R) at OLPL

Friday, Oct. 23; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Encore Room Arden Courts is proud to offer the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National...

Ages 24-36 months Monday, Oct. 23; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop by with your toddler (ages 24-36 months) for movement activities and free play with other young children and their grownups!(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: Ready, Set, Toddle (T) at OLPL

Ready, Set, Toddle (T) at OLPL

Ages 24-36 months Monday, Oct. 23; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop by with your toddler (ages 24-36 months) for movement activities and...

Oak Lawn Public Library is an Early Voting Location For Suburban Cook County!
OLPL will host early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election from Monday, Oct. 19 through Monday, Nov. 2 in Meeting Room C.
Library staff cannot answer questions regarding voting nor accept any ballots. <a href="https://cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/ways-to-vote/early-voting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Find more information about early voting in Suburban Cook County.</a>
MONDAYS–FRIDAYS Oct. 19-23 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-30 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 2 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
SATURDAYS Oct. 24 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
SUNDAYS Oct. 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Local Event: Early Voting at OLPL

Early Voting at OLPL

Oak Lawn Public Library is an Early Voting Location For Suburban Cook County!
OLPL will host early voting for the Tuesday, Nov....

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...

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...

Mondays; 5-8 p.m. Board Games, Video Games, Card Games, TTRPGs, all are 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: Teen Game Night at OLPL

Teen Game Night at OLPL

Mondays; 5-8 p.m. Board Games, Video Games, Card Games, TTRPGs, all are welcome!Visit our website at www.olpl.org and view our...

Tuesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 27 &amp; Nov. 24; 10-11 a.m.; Encore RoomThis program developed by the University of Illinois Extension for adults ages 60 and over, includes interactive puzzles and games. After the workout, there will be time to enjoy additional puzzles and socialize. Light refreshments will be provided. Funded in part by the AgeOptions Library CARES ARPA grant.
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Local Event: Wits Workout and More (R) at OLPL

Wits Workout and More (R) at OLPL

Tuesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 27 & Nov. 24; 10-11 a.m.; Encore RoomThis program developed by the University of Illinois Extension...

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...

Ages 7 and up Tuesdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 &amp; Nov. 24; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Meet other trainers, trade and battle with your cards, and have fun!<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: Pokémon Kids Club at OLPL

Pokémon Kids Club at OLPL

Ages 7 and up Tuesdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 & Nov. 24; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Meet other trainers, trade and battle with your cards, and...

(1993, PG, 95 minutes)
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Craft and stitch with the lights on while watching “Hocus Pocus.” Three 17th century witches are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem.

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Local Event: Craft Cinema: "Hocus Pocus" at OLPL

Craft Cinema: "Hocus Pocus" at OLPL

(1993, PG, 95 minutes)
Tuesday, Oct. 27; 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Craft and stitch with the lights on while watching “Hocus Pocus.” Three...

Avenue Flower Shop & Wine Bar

7:30 p.m.; Avenue Wine Bar, 10632 S. Cicero Ave. 
“The Pumpkin Spice Café" by Laurie Gilmore Tuesday, Sept. 22 “Bright Young Women” by Jessica Knoll Tuesday, Oct. 27 “Twice” by Mitch Albom Tuesday, Nov. 24<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: Refreshing Reads With OLPL

Refreshing Reads With OLPL

7:30 p.m.; Avenue Wine Bar, 10632 S. Cicero Ave. 
“The Pumpkin Spice Café" by Laurie Gilmore Tuesday, Sept. 22 “Bright Young...

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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Chair Yoga at OLPL

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

Yoga for Adults 60 and Over at OLPL

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1:00 PM

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

Resume With JobNow at OLPL

OCT

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2:00 PM

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

Franken-toys (T) at OLPL

OCT

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4:30 PM

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

Making Sense of Medicare (R) at OLPL

OCT

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6:30 PM

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

Plot Twist! A Horror Book Club at OLPL

OCT

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6:30 PM

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

Teen Concocted Conspiracies at OLPL

OCT

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6:00 PM

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

Witchy Workshop (R) at OLPL

OCT

22

6:30 PM

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

National Memory Screenings (R) at OLPL

OCT

23

9:00 AM

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

Ready, Set, Toddle (T) at OLPL

OCT

23

9:30 AM

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

Early Voting at OLPL

OCT

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9:00 AM

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

Movin’ and Groovin’ (T) at OLPL

OCT

26

9:30 AM

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

English Together at OLPL

OCT

26

10:00 AM

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

Tech Help at OLPL

OCT

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1:00 PM

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

Teen Game Night at OLPL

OCT

26

5:00 PM

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

Wits Workout and More (R) at OLPL