April Events at Oak Lawn Public Library (Oak Lawn, IL) — The Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is pleased to announce ongoing and upcoming events that will take place from Apr. 1-15, 2023. Please also note the library will be closed on Sunday, Apr. 8 for Easter Sunday.

ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS

Genre Fiction Adult Reading Challenge until Apr. 30, all day. Read three books: a romance, mystery and science fiction novel. Log your reading on Beanstack at olpl.beanstack.org to earn rewards and raffle prize tickets as you read.
Internet Basics on Monday, Apr. 3 from 2-3 p.m. Learn how to navigate web pages and find things on the World Wide Web.
Monday Night Gaming for teens on Mondays, Apr. 3 & 10 from 5-8 p.m. Check out our board and video games!
Life Insurance: Use It While You’re Living on Monday, Apr. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how life insurance can be used for retirement, college tuition, a new car, income protection and long-term care.
April Pop-Up Program: National Poetry Month during April. Compose a poem for someone special or to display at the library using our typewriter station.
Tech Help Hour on Tuesdays, Apr. 4 & 11 from 2-3 p.m. Get help with your computer or smartphone!
Friends of the Library Movie Showing: Emma (2020) on Wednesday, Apr. 5 at 1 p.m. In this Jane Austen adaptation, Emma’s matchmaking meddles in the romantic lives of people in her small English town during the 1800s. PG, 124 minutes.
Movie Night Wednesdays for teens on Wednesdays, Apr. 5 & 12 from 6-8 p.m. Join us for a movie night every week in the Teen Room!
It’s Okay to Place your Loved One with Oasis Senior Advisors on Wednesday, Apr. 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will discuss senior living options that meet various needs. Please register at cal.olpl.org.
English Together on Thursdays, Apr. 6 & 13 from 9:30-11 a.m. Learn English every week at this free ESL class.
Internet Safety on Thursday, Apr. 6 from 6-7 p.m. Learn how to stay safe on the web!
Anime/Manga Club for teens on Thursday, Apr. 6 from 7-8 p.m. If you like manga or anime, join our club! Snacks will be served.
Oak Lawn Writers Group on Saturday, Apr. 8 from 10 a.m.-noon. Read your written works in any genre and get feedback from the group.
Saturday Afternoon Games on Saturday, Apr. 8 from noon-4 p.m. Play tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.
Practice SAT Testing on Saturday, Apr. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Please register at cal.olpl.org.
Excel for Budgets on Monday, Apr. 10 from 6-7 p.m. Learn how to make a basic budget and keep track of your monthly spending using Microsoft Excel.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group on Monday, Apr. 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. An opportunity for family members, friends and caregivers to share their experiences in a safe environment.
K-Pop Dance Class on Monday, Apr. 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adults and teens can learn K-pop dance from instructor Mikayla Wolford. K-pop is a vigorous activity—attendees participate at their own risk.
Who’s Got Game on Tuesday, Apr. 11 from 10-11 a.m. Seniors are invited to play 1970s trivia! Please register at cal.olpl.org.
The Yarnery Club on Tuesday, Apr. 11 from 2-3 p.m. Bring your handicraft project to work on while enjoying an hour of conversation!
Friends Short Story Discussion Group meets on Wednesday, Apr. 12 from 1-3 p.m. to discuss “The Real Lord of the Flies” by Rutger Bregman.
Drop Everything and Read Night! on Wednesday, Apr. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy puzzles, games, a photo booth and get a sweet treat for showing us what you’re reading!
Connections Book Club meets Wednesday, Apr. 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss “Get Good with Money” by Tiffany Aliche.
Teen Advisory Board for teens on Thursday, Apr. 13 from 7-8 p.m. To join, please email teen librarian Hailey Everett at heverett@olpl.org.
We “CARE” About Money on Saturday, Apr. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Financial experts from Credit Abuse Resistance Education will discuss Credit Scores and Reports at 1 p.m., Identity Theft at 2 p.m. and Student Loans at 3 p.m.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of each program, unless otherwise specified.

Youth Storytimes: Stories, songs and movement support literacy development and learning in young children. We’ll host Lapsit (ages 6-24 months with a caregiver), Toddler (ages 2-3 with a caregiver) and Preschool (ages 3-5) storytimes every week throughout the spring. Visit our calendar at cal.olpl.org for the exact dates and times for each storytime.
It’s Magic! (All Ages) from Sunday, Mar. 26 to Saturday, Apr. 1, all day. Enjoy a week filled with crafts and magical activities in the Youth Services Department. No tickets necessary.
Lightyear Interactive Movie Kit (Ages 4+) available starting Monday, Apr. 3, all day. Pick up a kit from Youth Services. Kits include props, snacks, and other fun-family friendly activities. One kit per family, while supplies last.
Craft & Chill (Ages 11-14) on Wednesday, Apr. 5 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Drop by the library to do a craft or just hang out!
Messy Art (Ages 2-3 with a caregiver) on Thursday, Apr. 6 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Dress for a mess and leave the cleanup to us!
Kid Inventors on Friday, Apr. 7. (Ages 5-7) from 10-11 a.m. (Ages 8-10) from 2-3 p.m. Participants will read about inventors and then use Little Bits circuitry kits to make inventions of their own.
Spring StoryWalk (All Ages) on Monday, Apr. 10 from 10-11 a.m. at Lakeshore Park, 9610 E. Shore Drive, we’ll read “Saturday” by Oge Mora and enjoy activities provided by the Oak Lawn Park District. Please register at cal.olpl.org.
Parachute Play (Ages 1-3 with a caregiver) on Thursday, Apr. 13 from 9:30-10 a.m. Join us for toddler music and movement time!
Day of the Crayons (Ages 3-5) on Friday, Apr. 14 from 10-10:30 a.m. This colorful storytime features a rainbow of stories about crayons and art, and includes time for creative play.
Money Masters: Financial Literacy for Kids (Ages 5-10) on Saturday, Apr. 15 from 11 a.m.-noon. The Oak Lawn Bank and Trust will teach kids all about money: how we use it and how we save it!

For more information, please visit our online event calendar at cal.olpl.org or call 708-422-4990.

April Events at Oak Lawn Public Library

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