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The Library will be loud tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 18, due to the ghastly festivities of OLPL Halloween Trick-or-Treat from 11 a.m-2 p.m.

Library operations will proceed as normal during the event, so please stop by to make use of them or partake in the fun!

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #TrickOrTreat #Halloween #Libraries #ThingsToDo #ChicagoSouthland by @oaklawn_library

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OLPL Halloween Trick-or-Treat will kick of this upcoming week! There's plenty more programming after this annual event, so stop by for these highlights or any programs on our online event calendar: www.olpl.org/calendar

(R) Register for this program on the calendar above.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo by @oaklawn_library

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The Library was treated to a wonderful Mexican Folklorico Dance Performance by Mintsita Uarhari on Tuesday, Sept. 29, including colorful skirts, rhythmic heel-stomping and rich cultural storytelling. Please enjoy this glimpse into the program.

Find more programming at: www.olpl.org/calendar

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo by @oaklawn_library

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Adult Young Adult Services has three programs prepared for their Punk November series!

Punk Show at the Library
Tuesday, Nov. 3; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oak Lawn garage rock band Silver Dollar jams with rock, punk and ‘60s inspired covers of bands like the Ramones, the Rolling Stones and the Who, plus energetic originals. Head banging is permitted, but no mosh pits at the Library.

“Repo Man”
(1984, R, 92 minutes) – Punk Month Movie
Thursday, Nov. 5; 7-8:30 p.m.
A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge $20,000 bounty and something otherworldly stashed in the trunk.

Punk Craft: Safety Pin Jewelry Tuesday, Nov. 24; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Transform safety pins into wearable art to unleash your inner rebel! We'll learn techniques to craft custom bracelets or chokers. All materials provided, including safety pins of various sizes, beads and chains.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo Punk November

Punk Show at the Library
Tuesday, Nov. 3; 6:30-7:30 p.m.

“Repo Man”
(1984, R, 92 minutes) – Punk Month Movie
Thursday, Nov. 5; 7-8:30 p.m.

Punk Craft: Safety Pin Jewelry Tuesday, Nov. 24; 6:30-7:30 p.m. by @oaklawn_library

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OLPL provided database NoveList is running their 2026 Genre Challenge, Find What You Like, which encourages you to get out of your comfort zone by reading books from a different genre each month. Try some eerie, scary stories in October's genre, Horror.

In addition to the books recommended by NoveList, OLPL is providing additional books from our catalog within the genre, as recommended by our staff.

Place a hold on your next read at: ols.swanlibraries.net

Find more reading recommendations from Novelist by going to: www.olpl.org/resources

From Novelist:
"It Came From Neverland" by Cynthia Pelayo

"Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep" by Paul Tremblay

From OLPL:
"The Cursed Moon" by Angela Cervantes recommended for ages 8-12.

"Dead Girls Walking" by Sami Ellis recommended for teens.

"Uzumaki" by Junji Itō recommended for adults.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #FindWhatYouLike A woman sits reading against a stack of giant books with ghosts flying above her and book recommendations listed in the caption to the side of her. by @oaklawn_library

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Residents of Oak Lawn that have a child up to 8 months of age can request a free bag of materials to support early literacy for their young child. Each bag includes two board books, a sensory toy, educational materials and other community goodies.

Bags are sponsored by the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation.

To learn more about Born to Read bags, please contact Youth Services by emailing youthservices@olpl.org or calling 708-422-4990 ext. 400.

Request a Born to Read bag: www.olpl.org/RequestBornToReadBag

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo by @oaklawn_library

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Customer Services has planned two educational programs with Pathlights.

(R) Register for this program at: www.olpl.org/calendar

Making Sense of Medicare (R)
Wednesday, Oct. 21; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room
Medicare A, B, C, D! Who can make sense of it? Attendees will get a thorough overview of Medicare and learn how SHIP counselors can assist in navigating the Medicare system.

Are You Ready for Medicare D Open Enrollment? (R)
Wednesday, Oct. 28; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Encore Room
Many Medicare enrollees don’t realize that plan and drug prices can change substantially from year to year. A Pathlights SHIP counselor provides an unbiased explanation of prescription drug plan options for those approaching Medicare, current enrollees and caregivers of enrollees.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo by @oaklawn_library

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Here's a friendly reminder for the remaining sessions of Genealogy Nights!

The Computer Center will host Genealogy Nights (R) on Thursdays, Oct. 1, 15 & 29 from 6-8 p.m.

Research your family history using genealogy databases. Staff will assist with your questions.

(R) Register at: wwww.olpl.org/calendar

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo by @oaklawn_library

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Here's a friendly reminder of the remaining two programs Customer Services has planned to be presented by LaVon Lenaway MA, CTVDT, DCS, DCSCT of Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services and sponsored by Arden Courts of Palos Heights this fall.

(R) Registration is required, go to: www.olpl.org/calendar

Call Customer Services at 708-422-4990 ext. 100 with questions.

The Toll Caregiving Takes: An Honest Look Inside the Shoes of a Family Caregiver (R) Monday, Oct. 19; 2 p.m.; Encore Room
I hear you! “I wish people would stop asking me how I am doing and what I am doing to take care of myself! I don’t have time to take care of myself!” We promise, we won’t ask those questions or boss you around. This presentation takes the
time to stand in the shoes of a family caregiver and invites you to stop for a moment, look up, and not only look for something beautiful (like a dragonfly or some wildflowers), but also think of a few things you might not have considered. It is the hope that caregivers do not feel bogged down by this hour, but that you feel seen, heard, stood by, recharged, encouraged and motivated to step back into the sacred role of caregiving just a little bit lighter.

National Memory Screenings (R)
Friday, Oct. 23; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Encore Room
Arden Courts is proud to offer the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Memory Screening, a series of questions and tasks gauging memory, language and thinking skills. Screenings are scheduled at 30-minute intervals and last just 5-10 minutes. Results are not a diagnosis, but someone scoring below the normal threshold may want to receive a full evaluation with a clinician. A person could be experiencing memory issues for a number of reasons. To schedule a free, confidential memory screening, please contact Zac Frazier at 708-422-4990 ext. 505.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo @arden_courts by @oaklawn_library

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Here's a friendly reminder that OLPL Halloween Trick-or-Treat will take place on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Get ready for a spook-tacular day at the Library! OLPL's Halloween Trick-or-Treat is a frightfully fun, all-ages celebration packed with eerie-sistible activities throughout the entire Library. Costumes are highly encouraged. There will be prizes and candy while supplies last, so be sure to bring your trick-or-treat bag and sweet tooth!

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo #Halloween2026 #TrickOrTreat by @oaklawn_library

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Stop by OLPL for one of these highlighted programs coming up this week, or find all programs on our online event calendar: www.olpl.org/calendar

(R) Register for this program on the calendar above.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo A brain in a Jar looks out at the viewer while resting upon the title "THIS WEEK AT OLPL Oct. 11-Oct. 17." The following are displayed on a timeline: 3D Printing Basics on Tuesday, Oct. 13; 2 p.m. at Byte-sized Tennis (R) on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.; Genealogy Nights (R) on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.; Teen Self Care Slowdown on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.; Disability Supported Youth Programs: Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. by @oaklawn_library

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If free candy and fun activities throughout the Library weren't enough, we also have raffles prizes for our annual OLPL Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Stop by the welcome table to learn how to participate in our raffles for these great prizes: Teen Movie Basket, Teen Boo Basket, Kids Movie Basket, KPop Demon Hunters Basket, Luigi's Mansion Basket, Craft Basket-Kids, Adult Everything Pumpkin Basket, Adult Pumpkin Carving Basket, Haunted Trails Voucher and Kerlin Walsh Law Basket

This event is open to all ages and we encourage kids to dress up in their favorite costumes. Candy and giveaways while supplies last.

#OLPL #SwanLibraries #OakLawnIllinois #Libraries #ChicagoSouthland #ThingsToDo #Halloween by @oaklawn_library

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