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Drop-In Family Craft: Mini Yarn Hat

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

All ages

Drop in to Youth Services and make a charming mini yarn hat for gifting or holiday décor! 

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Game Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Ages 5 and up 

Stop in to enjoy classic board games and discover unusual games that you may have never played before! 

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Builder's Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family

For families 

We’ll supply the LEGOs, and you supply the imagination! 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Switch 2 Gaming

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 8-10

Try out multiplayer games on our new Switch 2!

 

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This event is in the "Baby" group

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6- 24 months with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Ages 3-5

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

To foster independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Yeti or Not?

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 5-7

Are you yeti for a chill craft time? Be sure to dress for a mess. 

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This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Chess Club with Chis Jones

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family

Ages 6 and up

Magician and chess teacher Chris Jones offers tips and instruction for new and learning players.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Exploring Shapes with Play Dough

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Ages 3-5 with an adult

Practice forming shapes using a variety of play dough, mats, and tools .

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This event is in the "Family" group

Sensory Meetup

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Youth, Family

For families with a sensory-sensitive child

Every session will offer a different combination of stories, songs, and crafts, followed by playtimes.

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Movin' and Groovin'

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler, Preschool

Ages 2-5 with an adult

Dance, jump and shake your sillies out with a variety of fun songs and props!

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This event is in the "Baby" group

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6- 24 months with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Ages 3-5

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

To foster independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Pokemon Kids Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Middle School

Ages 7 and up

Meet other trainers, learn to play Pokemon TCG, battle with your Pokemon cards, and have fun!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: LEGO Blocks Chain Reactions

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Ages 11-14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the following programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Lego Blocks Chain Reactions

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 8-10

We’ll use Legos to make our own dominoes and then build and test chain reaction courses

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kids in the Kitchen: Chocolate Mug Cakes

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 6-10

Children will learn basic culinary skills and kitchen etiquette as they make chocolate mug cakes. Children must be able to attend independently. Allergen information available upon request.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kids in the Kitchen: Chocolate Mug Cakes

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Ages 6-10

Children will learn basic culinary skills and kitchen etiquette as they make chocolate mug cakes. Children must be able to attend independently. Allergen information available upon request.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Group Volunteering: Youth Services Cleanup

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Department at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Ages 11-14

Help us keep Youth Services beautiful and earn community service time cleaning up the department.  Please make sure to wear close-toed shoes. 

No registration need. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Baby" group

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6- 24 months with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

All storytimes are ticketed programs.