Oak Lawn Public Library

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

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Oak Lawn

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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...

“The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Wednesday, Sept. 23; 1 p.m.; Meeting Room C “All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel” by Anthony Doerr Wednesday, Oct. 28; 1 p.m.; Meeting Room A “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith Wednesday, Nov. 25; 1 p.m.; Meeting Room C

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Local Event: Friends Book Discussion Group at OLPL

Friends Book Discussion Group at OLPL

“The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Wednesday, Sept. 23; 1 p.m.; Meeting Room C “All the...

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...

Thursday, Sept. 23; 10-11:30 a.m. Become digitally literate at your own pace! Staff will register you for a Northstar account and show you how to access online lessons to develop your skills.<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: Northstar Digital Literacy at OLPL

Northstar Digital Literacy at OLPL

Thursday, Sept. 23; 10-11:30 a.m. Become digitally literate at your own pace! Staff will register you for a Northstar account...

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...

Thursdays, Sept. 24 &amp; Nov. 19; 2-3 p.m. Take DIY to the next level with free software Cricut Design Space.<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: Cricut Design Space at OLPL

Cricut Design Space at OLPL

Thursdays, Sept. 24 & Nov. 19; 2-3 p.m. Take DIY to the next level with free software Cricut Design Space.Visit our website at...

Thursday, Sept. 24; 6-7 p.m.
Share your poetry or other creative writing in this open forum. Content must be Library appropriate.
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Local Event: Teen Poetry Open Mic at OLPL

Teen Poetry Open Mic at OLPL

Thursday, Sept. 24; 6-7 p.m.
Share your poetry or other creative writing in this open forum. Content must be Library...

Thursday, Sept. 24; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Certified Grief Coach Shane Villanueva provides healthy ways to support yourself and others through loss.<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: Don’t Grieve Alone at OLPL

Don’t Grieve Alone at OLPL

Thursday, Sept. 24; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Certified Grief Coach Shane Villanueva provides healthy ways to support yourself and others...

Ages 11-14 Thursday, Sept. 24; 6:30-7:15 p.m. Our leaf-printing program leaves fall hues behind in favor of rainbow patterns and bright colors!(T) Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.<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: Rainbow Leaf Printing (T) at OLPL

Rainbow Leaf Printing (T) at OLPL

Ages 11-14 Thursday, Sept. 24; 6:30-7:15 p.m. Our leaf-printing program leaves fall hues behind in favor of rainbow patterns...

All ages Saturday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m.-noon Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! OLPL and a variety of organizations and businesses are teaming up so that patrons can explore a variety of vehicles that are used in our village every day. Get up close, and touch these cool vehicles!<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: Touch-a-Truck at OLPL

Touch-a-Truck at OLPL

All ages Saturday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m.-noon Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! OLPL and a variety of organizations and businesses are...

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Saturdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 &amp; 26; noon-3 p.m.; Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at 11006 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Join Customer Services, Adult Services, Teen Services, Youth Services, Tech Services and Local History as we celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers in Oak Lawn! Stop by to sign up for your library card and discover the wide range of free resources and services available to you. As a special bonus, Cane's will provide a tasty treat when you sign up for a library card. We look forward to seeing you there.<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: Library on the Go: Cane's Sign-up Event for National Library Card Sign Up Month With OLPL

Library on the Go: Cane's Sign-up Event for...

Saturdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26; noon-3 p.m.; Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at 11006 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Join...

Library on the Go: Cane's Sign-up Event for National Library Card Sign Up Month With OLPL

Thief Hollow Saturday, Sept. 26; 2-3 p.m.; Meeting Rooms A/B/C Join local southside historian Carol Flynn for an entertaining slide show and talk about the Legend of Horse Thief Hollow, when horse thieves roamed the Blue Island Ridge.<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: History of Horse Thief Hollow at OLPL

History of Horse Thief Hollow at OLPL

Thief Hollow Saturday, Sept. 26; 2-3 p.m.; Meeting Rooms A/B/C Join local southside historian Carol Flynn for an entertaining...

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, Sept. 14 &amp; 28, Oct. 12 &amp; 26, &amp; Nov. 9 &amp; 23; 6-8:30 p.m.OLCHS teacher Eric Kallenborn, MTG enthusiast Eddie Garza and friends lead two kinds of MTG fun for adults and teens of all levels. The first meeting of the month features casual play of Commander, bring a deck or use ours. The second will be Standard/Brawl Open League competition with any deck.
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Local Event: Magic: The Gathering – Casual Commander Club at OLPL

Magic: The Gathering – Casual Commander Club at...

Mondays, Sept. 14 & 28, Oct. 12 & 26, & Nov. 9 & 23; 6-8:30 p.m.OLCHS teacher Eric Kallenborn, MTG enthusiast Eddie Garza and...

Magic: The Gathering – Casual Commander Club at OLPL

Tuesday, Sept. 29; 2 p.m.; Encore Room
Presented by LaVon Lenaway MA, CTVDT, DCS, DCSCT of Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services and sponsored by Arden Courts of Palos Heights.
Learn where to start if you suspect memory impairment in a loved one and about the three stages of dementia.<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: The Slow Churn of 'What now?' and 'What next?' as a Family Caregiver (R) at OLPL

The Slow Churn of 'What now?' and 'What next?'...

Tuesday, Sept. 29; 2 p.m.; Encore Room
Presented by LaVon Lenaway MA, CTVDT, DCS, DCSCT of Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services...

The Slow Churn of 'What now?' and 'What next?' as a Family Caregiver (R) at OLPL

Tuesday, Sept. 29; 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 11 a.m.-noon Create quick and professional-looking designs with this online graphic design tool.<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: Canva Basics at OLPL

Canva Basics at OLPL

Tuesday, Sept. 29; 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 11 a.m.-noon Create quick and professional-looking designs with this online...

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...

Tuesday, Sept. 29; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Experience the vibrant energy of Hispanic Heritage Month with a traditional Mexican dance performance by Mintsita Uarhari. Colorful skirts, rhythmic heel-stomping and rich cultural storytelling provide an engaging, bilingual program.<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: Mexican Folklorico Dance Performance at OLPL

Mexican Folklorico Dance Performance at OLPL

Tuesday, Sept. 29; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Experience the vibrant energy of Hispanic Heritage Month with a traditional Mexican dance...

Wednesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 28 &amp; Nov. 18; 11 a.m.-noon
Learn how to create formulas and enter data into spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
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Local Event: Excel Basics at OLPL

Excel Basics at OLPL

Wednesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 28 & Nov. 18; 11 a.m.-noon
Learn how to create formulas and enter data into spreadsheets in...

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evergreen Park

Alsip-Crestwood

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

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Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Calling all comic fans, gamers, collectors, cosplayers, and pop culture lovers!
Join us Saturday, August 22, from 12pm to 5pm for the fifth annual Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay &amp; More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co. in Tinley Park. This free, family-friendly event brings together more than 40 artists, makers, collectors, comic vendors, creators, and small businesses for an afternoon filled with unique finds, great food, craft beer, and plenty of pop culture fun.
Whether you're hunting for comics, action figures, trading cards, video game collectibles, original artwork, handcrafted gaming accessories, pop culture merchandise, or one-of-a-kind creations from local artists, you'll find something worth taking home. We continue to expand the variety each year, making this one of our most unique specialty markets.
We will also be hosting a cosplay contest kicking off at 4pm! Come dressed as your favorite character and show off your cosplay. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. Whether your costume is elaborate, handmade, hilarious, or simply one of your favorites, we want to see it! Sign-Up Sheet will be at Jen Watson Art's space.
Cosplayers are absolutely welcome throughout the entire event, even if you don't participate in the contest.
Soundgrowler Brewing Co. will be serving their outstanding craft beer, tacos, and a modified food menu throughout the day, making it the perfect place to spend a Saturday shopping local, supporting small businesses, and enjoying the pop culture community.
Where: Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St., Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487 When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12pm to 5pm Cosplay Contest: 4pmArtist List: 13th Moon Games Back Issue Bin 73 Beardo Comics Belonio Doodles Blacky Cat Creations CK Creative Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments Cubed Dimensions Printing Face Painting by Jules FeFe’s pickles and peppers Gigawatt Coffee Gridiron Vault I Just Wet My Plants Jeannine’s Jems Jeff's Twisted Metal Jen Watson Art Jetibles Jonathan Grimm Art La Rosa Escobedo Luna’s Loops Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Artist and Author Nijma's Art OsitoDraws Penguino Productions Primtentions PunkNComix Rogue Relics Sara A. Noë, Author &amp; Artist SharonAble Crafts Sinistar Inc. Skulls &amp; Sketches Southside Comic book Show Sunbeam Air Plants Ten Cups Tarot the crooked workbench Video Voe Wylde Mountain Thyme +more to be announced
Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and the event will be held rain or shine both inside the taproom and outside in the beer garden. Pets are welcome in the beer garden, while service animals are welcome inside the taproom.
Be sure to follow the event page as artist, guest, creator, and vendor spotlights will be posted leading up to the market. We look forward to seeing you for another great day of comics, gaming, collectibles, cosplay, craft beer, and supporting local artists.

Local Event: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market

Tinley Park

Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market

Calling all comic fans, gamers, collectors, cosplayers, and pop culture lovers!
Join us Saturday, August 22, from 12pm to 5pm...

Kitties For Keeps Rescue Adoption Event and Donation DriveSaturday - August 22 - 1PM&nbsp;to 4PMWe will have some of our available Cats and Kittens for adoption, fundraising pet themed Jewelry, and gladly accepting donations of kitten food, clumping litter.&nbsp; &nbsp;We hope to see you.&nbsp; &nbsp;You could meet your newest family member.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: Kitties For Keeps Rescue Adoption Event and Donation Drive

Kitties For Keeps Rescue Adoption Event and...

Kitties For Keeps Rescue Adoption Event and Donation DriveSaturday - August 22 - 1PM to 4PMWe will have some of our available...

Kitties For Keeps Rescue Adoption Event and Donation Drive

Rate Field

⚾ Celebrate Inclusion. Celebrate Community. Celebrate Ability.
Join us for the 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night as the Chicago White Sox take on the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Rate Field.
Whether you're an individual with a developmental disability, a family member, caregiver, direct support professional, educator, advocate, service provider, community organization, or simply someone who believes in inclusion, this special evening is for you.
Help fill Rate Field with supporters from across the land as we celebrate the incredible talents, achievements, and contributions of people with developmental disabilities while cheering on the White Sox.
<h3>Your Special Event Ticket Includes:</h3>
🎽 Exclusive 2026 Developmental Disability Awareness Night commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last)
🚶 Participation in the Pre-game Parade
🎟️ Automatic entry into a drawing for exclusive on-field experiences, including:
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⚾ First Pitch
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⚾ Game Ball Delivery
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📣 Play Ball Announcement
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🎤 National Anthem (pending White Sox approval)
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Join thousands of supporters at Rate Field and millions watching from home as we shine a spotlight on inclusion and demonstrate that everyone belongs.
🎟️ Purchase Tickets: 
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026DDAN1" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026DDAN1</a>
<h3>Group Orders</h3>
Organizations purchasing 25 or more tickets are encouraged to contact Sara Larsen, White Sox Account Executive, to place a bulk order and avoid online service fees.
📞 312-674-5465 
📧 <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">slarsen@chisox.com</a>
For additional information, contact Mark Dynia, Intersect for Ability Co-Chair &amp; Park Lawn Marketing &amp; Community Relations Manager, at <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mdynia@parklawn.com</a>.
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<h2>Location</h2>
Rate Field 
333 W. 35th Street 
Chicago, IL 60616
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<h2>Date &amp; Time</h2>
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:40 PM – 10:00 PM CDT

Local Event: 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox

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