Oak Lawn Public Library

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

Cook County

Oak Lawn

Illinois

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...

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: Karaoke Singalong (R) at OLPL

Who’s Got Game: Karaoke Singalong (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...

Tuesday, Sept. 22; 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10; 11 a.m.-noon
Explore tips and tricks to make your slideshow presentation stand out.
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Local Event: PowerPoint Advanced at OLPL

PowerPoint Advanced at OLPL

Tuesday, Sept. 22; 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10; 11 a.m.-noon
Explore tips and tricks to make your slideshow presentation stand...

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...

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...

Ages 5 and up Try your luck and win prizes every month! 
Reading Dragons BINGO (T) Tuesday, Sept. 15; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spooky BINGO (T) Tuesday, Oct. 20; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Book Character BINGO (T) Wednesday, Nov. 11; 6:30-7:30 p.m.(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: BINGO Nights: Book Character BINGO (T) at OLPL

BINGO Nights: Book Character BINGO (T) at OLPL

Ages 5 and up Try your luck and win prizes every month! 
Reading Dragons BINGO (T) Tuesday, Sept. 15; 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Spooky...

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

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...

Local Event: Who’s Got Game: Wooden Signs (The Thanksgiving Touch) (R) at OLPL

Who’s Got Game: Wooden Signs (The Thanksgiving...

Who’s Got Game: Wooden Signs (The Thanksgiving Touch) (R) at OLPL

Wednesday, Nov. 18; 4-6 p.m.
Share a five-minute presentation on a topic you are deeply interested in and listen to others share their hyperfixation. Please send your presentation to nvidmar@olpl.org at least three days prior.
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Local Event: Teen Presentation Party at OLPL

Teen Presentation Party at OLPL

Wednesday, Nov. 18; 4-6 p.m.
Share a five-minute presentation on a topic you are deeply interested in and listen to others...

Ages 6 and up Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 14 &amp; Nov. 18; 4:30-5:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome to learn the game or get some practice!<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: Chess Club at OLPL

Chess Club at OLPL

Ages 6 and up Wednesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 14 & Nov. 18; 4:30-5:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome to learn the game or get some...

Thursday, Nov. 19; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room Gricelda (Gigi) Ruffin, educadora comunitaria y agente de seguros con licencia, presentará un programa educativo sobre las Partes A, B, C y D de Medicare, al igual que los Planes Medicare Advantage y suplementos. Aprenda sobre sus opciones, elegibilidad, inscripción y los beneficios de Medicare y los Planes Medicare Advantage y Suplementos. Este programa está diseñado para personas que tienen Medicare, que están por cumplir 65 años, que ya tienen 65 años o más pero están dejando el plan de salud de su empleador, o para personas que simplemente desean aprender más sobre Medicare. ¡Las preguntas son bienvenidas!<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: Entendiendo mi Medicare (R) at OLPL

Entendiendo mi Medicare (R) at OLPL

Thursday, Nov. 19; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room Gricelda (Gigi) Ruffin, educadora comunitaria y agente de seguros con licencia,...

Fridays; 4-5 p.m. Take a moment to slow down and take care of yourself with an array of stress reducing activities.<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 Self Care Slowdown at OLPL

Teen Self Care Slowdown at OLPL

Fridays; 4-5 p.m. Take a moment to slow down and take care of yourself with an array of stress reducing activities.Visit our...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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

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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</ul>
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

7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness...

⚾ Celebrate Inclusion. Celebrate Community. Celebrate Ability.
Join us for the 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness...

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