Oak Lawn, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Oak Lawn public library.
105 upcoming events
On November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Book Club Nook Oak Lawn Public Library, adults 18 and older will learn about the free library apps Libby and Hoopla, which offer magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, and TV shows.
Saturday Afternoon Games is a four-hour event for ages 13 and up held at Meeting Room C in Oak Lawn Public Library where adults and teens play family-friendly tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.
Eddie Korosa Jr. and the Boys and Girl From Illinois perform a free polka concert on November 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18+.
English Together is a free ESL class for ages 13+ that meets from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 9, 2026, at Meeting Room C in Oak Lawn Public Library for both beginning and advanced English speakers.
Tech Help is a two-hour drop-in session at the Computer Center Classroom in Oak Lawn Public Library on November 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for ages 18 and up, where participants can receive assistance with computers, smartphones, and other devices.
Teen Game Night is a two-hour event on November 9, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Oak Lawn Public Library's Teen Room for ages 13-18, where participants can play board games, card games, and video games in a casual environment.
Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Club is a 2.5-hour event on November 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Mary Nelson Room Oak Lawn Public Library where participants ages 13 and up play Commander with teacher Eric Kallenborn and friends, with decks available for those who don't have their own.
A Special Board of Trustees Meeting for the Library Board of Trustees will be held on November 9, 2026, from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM in the Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up.
Film scholar Kelli Marshall explores how the Art Institute and Grant Park have been represented in movies during this 90-minute event for ages 13 and up.
Baby Lapsit is a 30-minute program on November 10, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Oak Lawn Public Library's Youth Services Program Room for babies ages 0-12 months with accompanying adults, featuring songs and fingerplays with caregivers.
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital will have a table in the Lobby of Oak Lawn Public Library on November 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for people ages 18 and older to speak with hospital representatives.
Who's Got Game: Karaoke Singalong is a one-hour senior social event from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 10, 2026, at Oak Lawn Public Library's Encore Room, where participants sing karaoke to classic songs from the 1950s onward, play games, and do crafts.
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program for ages 3-5 held at Oak Lawn Public Library's Youth Services Program Room on November 10, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM, featuring stories and active fun for preschoolers to practice independent learning while parents and caregivers remain outside the room.
PowerPoint Advanced is a one-hour class held on November 10, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Computer Center Classroom in Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up, where participants learn tips and tricks to make slideshow presentations stand out.
The Friends of the Library will show The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) on November 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM at Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up.
The Yarnery Club is a one-hour gathering at 2:00 PM on November 10, 2026, at Book Club Nook Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 13 and up, where participants bring their crochet, knitting, or sewing projects to work on while socializing.
The Teen Advisory Board meets from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Adult Services Desk of Oak Lawn Public Library for teens ages 13-18 to discuss programming and teen needs with the teen librarian.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity takes place on November 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Teen Room Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 13-18, where volunteers assist with program preparation and cleaning tasks.
A screening of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" 40th Anniversary takes place from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM at Meeting Rooms A/B Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 13 and up.
CANCELED: Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute program on November 11, 2026, from 9:30-10:00 AM at Oak Lawn Public Library's Youth Services Program Room for children ages 1-3 and accompanying adults, where young children sing, dance, listen to stories, and participate in activities with their caregivers.
The Park Lawn Book Group meets at Oak Lawn Public Library's Teen Room for a one-and-a-half-hour book discussion led by librarian Roger Burns for ages 18 and up.
Chair Yoga with instructor Gail Morales focuses on strengthening and stretching while seated and standing poses are performed using a chair for support, lasting one hour on November 11, 2026 at Oak Lawn Public Library.
Word Basics is a one-hour class at 11:00 AM on November 11, 2026, at Computer Center Classroom in Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up, where participants learn to create, save, open, print, and make changes to documents in Microsoft Word.
The Friends Short Story Discussion Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up to discuss selected short stories. Participants can pick up the monthly short story selections at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor one month in advance.
Gail Morales of Blissful Light leads a beginner's yoga class for adults ages 60 and over on November 11, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Oak Lawn Public Library's Meeting Rooms A/B. Participants sit on mats on the floor with a limit of 25 attendees.
Word Advanced is a one-hour class at 2:00 PM on November 11, 2026, at the Computer Center Classroom in Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up, where participants explore advanced layout and paragraph settings including spacing, columns, and bulleted lists.
The Advocate Diabetes Support Group meets from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Encore Room Oak Lawn Public Library on November 11, 2026, providing a space for individuals with diabetes to connect with others, share experiences, and receive support in managing their condition. No registration is required; attendees can walk in.
Board Game Battle Royale is a 3.5-hour board game tournament for ages 18+ held on November 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Meeting Room B Oak Lawn Public Library, where teams of two compete against each other with classic board games. Teams must register in advance.
Movie Night Wednesday is a two-hour movie screening for ages 13-18 held at the Teen Room Oak Lawn Public Library from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 11, 2026.
The P.O.E. Class is a 1.5-hour meeting for ages 18+ held at 6:00 PM on November 11, 2026, at the Computer Center Classroom in Oak Lawn Public Library where the Philanthropic Educational Association learns about the library's databases.
Book Character BINGO is a one-hour program held at Oak Lawn Public Library's Youth Services Program Room on November 11, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 5-14, where participants play bingo and win prizes.
Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute program at Oak Lawn Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for children ages 1-3 and their accompanying adults, featuring singing, dancing, and stories.
Park Lawn Movie is a 2-hour film screening for ages 18 and up, held at Meeting Room B of Oak Lawn Public Library with librarian Roger Burns on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
At The Craft Collective: Wooden Critter Ornaments on November 12, 2026, participants craft wooden critter ornaments from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Encore Room Oak Lawn Public Library.
A one-hour 3D Printing Basics workshop for ages 18 and up takes place at the Computer Center Classroom at Oak Lawn Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where participants will try Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create and find 3D print designs.
The Wargaming Club meets on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 13-18 to play wargames such as One Page Rules, 40k, and Gaslands, with armies and hobby supplies available.
The Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group meets on November 12, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Encore Room in Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up, where family members, friends, and caregivers share experiences and learn coping strategies related to Alzheimer's and other dementias.
The 20's/30's Book Club discusses "The Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley on November 12, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM for ages 18 and up.
Movin' and Groovin' is a 30-minute program at Oak Lawn Public Library's Youth Services Program Room on November 13, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for children ages 1-3, where they dance, jump, and shake with fun songs and props while accompanied by adults.
Music Swap is a one-hour event held at Meeting Room B Oak Lawn Public Library on November 13, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for ages 18+, where participants bring gently used CDs or vinyl records to trade with fellow music lovers.
Teen Self Care Slowdown is a one-hour event at the Teen Room of Oak Lawn Public Library on November 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for ages 13-18, featuring calming activities such as sensory play and meditations.
The Oak Lawn Writers' Group meets on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Mary Nelson Room in Oak Lawn Public Library for writers ages 18 and up to read their works in any genre and receive feedback from the group.
Teens ages 13-18 bring a friend and their favorite board game to socialize and play together at the Butterflies & Effect Social Club on November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Oak Lawn Public Library's Teen Room.
This 45-minute program for ages 5-11 at Oak Lawn Public Library's Youth Services Program Room features stories, royal games, and crafts with a royal theme. The event is canceled.
This event was canceled. It was a one-hour royal-themed program on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Youth Services Program Room in Oak Lawn Public Library for children ages 1-14, featuring story reading, royal games, and crafts.
On November 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Oak Lawn Public Library's Meeting Rooms B/C, adults 18 and older can learn about library resources for low vision, including large print books, eBook accessibility tools, talking books, magnification options, and organizations that support people with sight impairments.
Tech Help is a weekly drop-in assistance session for people ages 18 and older to get help with computers, smartphones, and other devices, held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Computer Center Classroom in Oak Lawn Public Library.
Money Smart for Older Adults is a one-hour program held on November 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Encore Room Oak Lawn Public Library for ages 18 and up, where the Cook County Sheriff's Office and Pathlights provide information on reducing financial exploitation risk, recognizing scams targeting seniors, and reporting resources.
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