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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult 

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

 

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Bingocize

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 60+

Join us for a 10-week program called Bingocize! We will play bingo and do some light exercises during the classes. Wear comfortable clothing. Participants should be able to attend the full 10-weeks of classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Southside FilmMakers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Rotary Room) at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Make films and learn what goes on behind the camera! This club of local filmmakers welcomes beginners.


 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Teen

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information on this week's showing. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Nerds Club Sign-Up

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Adult Services Desk at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

We're back! Sign up now to join the Book Nerds Club and receive your personalized book box.

We will select 2-3 library books based on your preferences, along with some small goodies. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Founding Families of Oak Lawn / Local History Exhibit

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Local History Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Oak Lawn was settled by European immigrants in the late 1800s who came during the great immigration wave in Chicago. The earliest residents were farmers looking for affordable land near Chicago, where they could sell their crops and livestock.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

The Yarnery Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Refreshing Reads

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Let’s Call Her Barbie by Renee Rosen                                               

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Friends Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Pick up books at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Turning 65: Your Medicare Enrollment Guide

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Encore Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Learn how and when to enroll in Medicare, understand the key differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans, know what to expect from prescription coverage (Part D), and find out how employer insurance works once you reach 65

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Teen

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information on this week's showing. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Founding Families of Oak Lawn / Reception

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Windows at Oak Lawn Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

 

Join us for a reception for Founding Families of Oak Lawn, the new Local History exhibit.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Oak Lawn Writers' Group

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Calling all writers! Come read your written works in any genre and get feedback from the group. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Knit & Stitch

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Book Club Nook at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Adults 60+

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6-24 months

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

 

 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
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, April 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Ages 2-3 with an adult 

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

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Movie Night Wednesday

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Movies & Concerts
Age Group:
Teen

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information on this week's showing. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group

Friends Board Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mary Nelson Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adult, Adults 60+

Friends of the Library monthly Board meeting


 

Easter

All Day
Oak Lawn Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5 in observance of Easter.

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Baby

Ages 6-24 months

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

 

 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Services Program Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
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 "Everyone" group

Founding Families of Oak Lawn Walking Tour

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Local History Room at Oak Lawn Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy & Local History
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Local History Librarian Tom Javorcic for a monthly walking tour of the exhibit "Founding Families of Oak Lawn."