Kathleen McDermott For Oak Lawn Library Board

11/20/2024

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for older drivers. The course will provide a review of driving skills and techniques, as well as strategies and tips to help you adjust to normal age-related changes that may affect your driving ability. All participants will receive AARP’s revised 2022 edition of the “Smart Driver Guidebook.”

The course will be held from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5. Attendance at both days is required to receive a certificate of completion. The fee for the course is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Fees must be paid via cash or check payable to AARP to the instructor at the start of the course. Please bring your driver’s license and AARP card with you (if applicable).

Wednesday, Dec. 4 & Thursday Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.

Registration for this program is required, go to: oaklawnpl.librarycalendar.com

10/22/2024

10/14/2024

This is happening at the Oak Lawn Public Library! Mark your calendars for a fun indoor activity for your family and another day to wear costumes too! Fun for everyone!

Halloween season is upon us! Boooooo-ray! We welcome all to join us for our annual OLPL Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

It’s a spooky fun-filled day of Halloween activities and yummy treats. This event is open to all ages and we encourage kids to dress up in their favorite costumes. Visit all of our trick-or-treat stations for candy and fun, then enter for a chance to win one of our spook-tacular raffle prizes. Treats available while supplies last.

09/24/2024

Get ready for another fang-tastic time at our annual OLPL Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s a spooky fun-filled day of Halloween activities and yummy treats. This event is open to all ages and we encourage kids to dress up in their favorite costumes. We expect to have 550 kids/350 adults in attendance.

We're looking for 25 businesses that would like to participate by giving out candy to kids. The Library will provide tables and chairs, but we do ask that applicants bring enough candy for 500-600 kids. Unable to make it, but still would like to be part of our event? You can donate candy, raffle/gift prizes, or other items to our event.

Cut off date is Friday, Oct. 18 or when registration is full. Contact Carol Williams at [email protected].

Know of a business that might be interested? Please share!

09/24/2024

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-noon, we have an event for families, Touch-a-Truck!

Come by to explore a fire truck, ambulance, police cruiser and many other specialized vehicles from other businesses and organizations thanks to the combined efforts of the Oak Lawn Public Library and the Village of Oak Lawn.

09/24/2024

01/22/2024

Do you love boba tea, also known as bubble tea? Learn about boba tea and make your own boba tea with us!

Tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.

https://cal.olpl.org/event/11437335

09/12/2023

🌞🌚 Prepare yourself for nature to put on a SHOW this October! Chicago will be treated to a partial solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, with nearly 50% of the sun being blocked by the moon at peak time around 11:58 a.m.!

🕶😎 To get a great view of this spectacle safely, you'll need eclipse viewing glasses-- and we've got them for you at OLPL! Supplies will be limited: register for a single pair or a family kit online starting THIS WEDNESDAY, September 13 at noon. Links below!

Reserve Teen/Adult Viewing Glasses: https://cal.olpl.org/event/10851625
Reserve Family Viewing Glasses Kit: https://cal.olpl.org/event/10879004

09/11/2023

08/31/2023

08/30/2023

Reading can also be a great way to introduce important topics and values to young children in a relatable and engaging way.

https://illinoisearlylearning.org/

08/28/2023

🛑🚗 Attention! We're coming up on a busy week in the neighborhood-- the library will be CLOSED on September 4 in observance of Labor Day, as well as on September 8 and 9 during the Oak Lawn Fall Music Fest. Enjoy the long weekend, have fun, and be safe!

We'll be back in business starting Monday the 11th! 📚