Oak Lawn Public Library

Mondays, June 29-Aug. 3; 10-11 a.m. Let's learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers, begin anytime.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: English Together at OLPL

Cook County

Oak Lawn

Illinois

English Together at OLPL

Mondays, June 29-Aug. 3; 10-11 a.m. Let's learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers,...

Monday, July 6; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m.-noon Bring in your phone and learn how to call, text, download apps, and take and share pictures.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Smartphone Basics at OLPL

Smartphone Basics at OLPL

Monday, July 6; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m.-noon Bring in your phone and learn how to call, text, download apps,...

Mondays; 5-8 p.m. Board Games, Video Games, Card Games, TTRPGs, all are welcome!Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Teen Game Night at OLPL

Teen Game Night at OLPL

Mondays; 5-8 p.m. Board Games, Video Games, Card Games, TTRPGs, all are welcome!Visit our website at www.olpl.org and view the...

Mondays, June 8, July 6 &amp; Aug. 3; 6-7 p.m. Feel like you don’t know what to do and your friends are leaving town? Join this gathering for 17 to 20-year-olds to meet new people, pick up new hobbies and talk about what to do next.<a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(R) Register for this event on our online event calendar below.</a>
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Teen Futures Club (R) at OLPL

Teen Futures Club (R) at OLPL

Mondays, June 8, July 6 & Aug. 3; 6-7 p.m. Feel like you don’t know what to do and your friends are leaving town? Join this...

Mondays, June 1, 15 &amp; 29; July 6 &amp; 20; Aug. 3, 17 &amp; 31; 6:30-8:30 p.m. BYO needlework projects and enjoy conversation and crafting with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends. Crocheters, knitters, cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Knit & Stitch at OLPL

Knit & Stitch at OLPL

 Mondays, June 1, 15 & 29; July 6 & 20; Aug. 3, 17 & 31; 6:30-8:30 p.m. BYO needlework projects and enjoy conversation and...

Join Local History Librarian Tom Javorcic for a guided tour of the exhibit "Founding Families of Oak Lawn."Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Founding Families of Oak Lawn Exhibit Guided Tour at OLPL

Founding Families of Oak Lawn Exhibit Guided...

Join Local History Librarian Tom Javorcic for a guided tour of the exhibit "Founding Families of Oak Lawn."Visit our website at...

Founding Families of Oak Lawn Exhibit Guided Tour at OLPL

Tuesday, July 7; 2-3 p.m. Make a mess and create a colorful custom tie-dye pattern. Will we have a variety of color sets from red, white and blue to the traditional seven color mix.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Teen Tie Die T-shirts at OLPL

Teen Tie Die T-shirts at OLPL

Tuesday, July 7; 2-3 p.m. Make a mess and create a colorful custom tie-dye pattern. Will we have a variety of color sets from...

All ages Tuesday, July 7; 2-3:30 p.m. Make an easy-to-play musical instrument. While supplies last.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Drop-in Craft: Kazoos at OLPL

Drop-in Craft: Kazoos at OLPL

All ages Tuesday, July 7; 2-3:30 p.m. Make an easy-to-play musical instrument. While supplies last.Visit our website at...

For families with a sensory-sensitive child Tuesday, July 7; 6:30-7 p.m.
Make an easy-to-play musical instrument. While supplies last.
(R) Registration is required. Please sign up in person at the Youth Services Desk, or by phone at 708-422-4990 ext. 400, starting 10 days before this sensory-friendly session.
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Sensory-Friendly Craft: Kazoos (R) at OLPL

Sensory-Friendly Craft: Kazoos (R) at OLPL

For families with a sensory-sensitive child Tuesday, July 7; 6:30-7 p.m.
Make an easy-to-play musical instrument. While...

Tuesday, July 7; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about and support the fireflies and lightning bugs in your backyard. Specialist Zach Salus from the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center describes the life cycle of fireflies.

Local Event: The Lives of Lightning Bugs at OLPL

The Lives of Lightning Bugs at OLPL

Tuesday, July 7; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about and support the fireflies and lightning bugs in your backyard. Specialist Zach...

For families with a sensory-sensitive child ages 8 and up Wednesday, July 8; 1-2 p.m.
Randomly pick a Minifigure, then recreate it to be a MEGA-figure using LEGO pieces!
(R) Registration is required. Please sign up in person at the Youth Services Desk, or by phone at 708-422-4990 ext. 400, starting 10 days before this sensory-friendly session.
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Sensory-Friendly LEGO MEGA-fig (R) at OLPL

Sensory-Friendly LEGO MEGA-fig (R) at OLPL

For families with a sensory-sensitive child ages 8 and up Wednesday, July 8; 1-2 p.m.
Randomly pick a Minifigure, then recreate...

1 p.m.; Mary Nelson Room
“Tips for Women” by Dave Barry from “The 50 Funniest American Writers” edited by Andy Borowitz Wednesday, June 10 
“The Reticence of Lady Anne” by Saki from “Reginald in Russia,” pub. 1910 Wednesday, July 8 
“Troping Through Proverbia” by Bert O. States from “The American Scholar” (Summer 2001) Vol. 70 No. 3 Wednesday, Aug. 12
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Friends Short Story Discussion Group at OLPL

Friends Short Story Discussion Group at OLPL

1 p.m.; Mary Nelson Room
“Tips for Women” by Dave Barry from “The 50 Funniest American Writers” edited by Andy Borowitz...

Thursday, June 11; 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, July 8; 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5; 11 a.m.-noon Learn how to avoid common scams and stay safe online.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Internet Safety at OLPL

Internet Safety at OLPL

Thursday, June 11; 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, July 8; 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5; 11 a.m.-noon Learn how to avoid common scams and...

Wednesdays, June 10, July 8 &amp; Aug. 12;&nbsp;2:30-4:30 p.m.; Encore Room Learn with Advocate in a space for individuals with diabetes to connect, share experiences and receive support in managing their condition. Meetings can provide emotional support, benefit overall well-being, improve A1C levels and bring valuable insights into diabetes management and comprehensive care. Please walk in.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Advocate Diabetes Support Group at OLPL

Advocate Diabetes Support Group at OLPL

Wednesdays, June 10, July 8 & Aug. 12; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Encore Room Learn with Advocate in a space for individuals with diabetes...

Ages 8-10 Wednesday, July 8; 3-4 p.m. Randomly pick a Minifigure, then recreate it as a MEGA-figure using LEGO pieces!(T)&nbsp;Admission tickets will be distributed at the Youth&nbsp;Services Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: LEGO MEGA-fig (T) at OLPL

LEGO MEGA-fig (T) at OLPL

Ages 8-10 Wednesday, July 8; 3-4 p.m. Randomly pick a Minifigure, then recreate it as a MEGA-figure using LEGO...

Wednesdays; 6-8 p.m. Join us each week to watch a feature film, with popcorn! Details on the Teen Discord.
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Teen Movie Night at OLPL

Teen Movie Night at OLPL

Wednesdays; 6-8 p.m. Join us each week to watch a feature film, with popcorn! Details on the Teen Discord.
Visit our website at...

Wednesday, June 10; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 9; 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Aug. 5; 2-3 p.m. Learn how to create formulas and enter data into spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Excel Basics at OLPL

Excel Basics at OLPL

Wednesday, June 10; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 9; 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Aug. 5; 2-3 p.m. Learn how to create formulas and...

Monday, June 15; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 9; 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13; 2-3 p.m. Learn to create, save, open, print and make changes to documents in Microsoft Word.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Word Basics at OLPL

Word Basics at OLPL

Monday, June 15; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 9; 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13; 2-3 p.m. Learn to create, save, open, print and...

For families with children of all ages Mondays, June 15 &amp; June 29; 10-10:30 a.m.; Outdoors Thursday, July 9; 6:30-7 p.m.; Indoors Thursday, July 23; 10-10:30 a.m.; Outdoors Tuesday, Aug. 4; 10-10:30 a.m.; Indoors Outdoor storytimes will be moved inside in cases of inclement weather.
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Family Storytime at OLPL

Family Storytime at OLPL

For families with children of all ages Mondays, June 15 & June 29; 10-10:30 a.m.; Outdoors Thursday, July 9; 6:30-7 p.m.;...

Thursdays, June 11, July 9 &amp; Aug. 13; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room Family members, friends and caregivers can share feelings and thoughts with people experiencing similar things. Facilitated by Mary Murphy, RN, BSN, CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) of Hibernian Home Care. Drop-ins welcome.
Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

Local Event: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group at OLPL

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group at OLPL

Thursdays, June 11, July 9 & Aug. 13; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room Family members, friends and caregivers can share feelings and...

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evergreen Park

Alsip-Crestwood

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

Harold L. Richards High School

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday wth the Village of Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn Park District.&nbsp;Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks and friends and watch the fireworks bursting in air.

Local Event: Fourth of July Fireworks At Richards High School

Fourth of July Fireworks At Richards High School

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday wth the Village of Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn Park District. Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks...

Join us at The Lighthouse Church of All Nations this Sunday at 10am for a free community outdoor worship celebration!&nbsp;Family, Faith &amp;&nbsp;Freedom!&nbsp;The Lighthouse is the southside's largest multicultural church and would love to meet you this weekend. Free petting zoo and activities for the family begin at 9am. Blessings!

Local Event: Outdoor Worship Celebration 

Outdoor Worship Celebration 

Join us at The Lighthouse Church of All Nations this Sunday at 10am for a free community outdoor worship celebration! Family,...

Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar

The excitement continues!
After another packed house at Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar, the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot has rolled over once again and is now over $1,030,280 for the next drawing on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Last week's drawing featured a standing-room-only crowd, Team USA on the big screens during the World Cup, and an incredible atmosphere as the million-dollar jackpot remained untouched. The winning ticket selected #11 – King of Hearts, earning the winner $150 and 24 entries into the next drawing, but the Queen of Hearts remains hidden.
<h3>🎉 Celebrate America's 250th with a Special Ticket Bonus!</h3>
From July 2 through July 5, Park Lawn is celebrating America's 250th birthday with a special Independence Day promotion:
🇺🇸 $50 receives $75 worth of tickets
🇺🇸 $100 receives 160 tickets
It's the perfect opportunity to increase your chances before next week's drawing.
<h3>Drawing Information</h3>
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar 
4901 Cal Sag Road 
Crestwood, IL 60418
If you're present at Fat Tommy's when your ticket is drawn and you reveal the Queen of Hearts, you'll win 60% of the jackpot. If you're not present, you'll receive 50% of the jackpot.
<h3>Purchase Tickets</h3>
🎟 Online: <a target="_blank" href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener">www.parklawn.com</a> (through Wednesday at 8:00 AM)
🎟 Park Lawn 
10833 Laporte Ave. 
Oak Lawn, IL 
(Business Hours through Wednesday at 4:00 PM)
🎟 Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar 
Daily until 6:50 PM on drawing day.
Every ticket purchased supports Park Lawn, a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the south suburban Chicago area. Your participation helps provide meaningful programs, employment opportunities, residential services, and community inclusion while giving you a chance to win one of Chicagoland's largest charitable jackpots.
Come see if you'll be Park Lawn's next millionaire!

Local Event: Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Soars Past $1.03 Million for July 8 Drawing

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Soars Past...

The excitement continues!
After another packed house at Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar, the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot...

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Soars Past $1.03 Million for July 8 Drawing

St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!!

St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!
12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 11,&nbsp; Saturday: 1pm-10pm
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 12,&nbsp; Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Authentic Greek Cuisine, and Homemade Greek Pastries!
Souvlaki, Greek Chicken, Gyros, Spanakopita, Tyropita, Greek Fries and more.
Pastries: Baklava, Diples, Kourambiedes, Melomakarona, Koulouria, Kataifi and much more.
Best of all "Loukoumades" is a dough fried in oil and dipped in a honey/sugar syrup sprinkled with cinnamon.
<a href="https://www.Saint-Spyridn.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Greek Music &amp; Dancing by DJ Nikita!
Greek Dance Troupe Performances each night at 7:30P.M.
Admission: Adults $2.00 Children under 12 Free·&nbsp;
Free Parking and Shuttle from;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shuttle Sat/Sun 3PM-11PM.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marist SportsPlex: 12221 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Mary Orthodox church: 6330 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Description of items on our website: <a href="https://www.Saint-Spyridn.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Saint-Spyridn.net</a>

Local Event: 12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!
12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·        July 11,  Saturday:...

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