Oak Park Public Library Calendar, Jan. 26

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Updated: February 27, 2012 8:00AM

Main Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., (708) 383-8200; Maze Branch, 845 S. Gunderson, (708) 386-4751; Dole Branch, 255 Augusta, (708) 386-9032. Registration is required unless otherwise noted; www.oppl.org. All events free and open to the public. All events are at the main library unless otherwise stated. For class dates and full descriptions, visit www.oppl.org/events/classes.htm.

Chess Open Play: 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays.

Tech Skills: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 26. “Genealogy on the Internet.” Explore the best free sites and databases available for genealogical research. Walk-ins only. No preregistration.

Preschool Playgroup: 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at Maze Branch. Open playtime for preschoolers with toys, puzzles puppets and music.

Family Open Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Dole Branch. Story time for children ages 2-6.

What Would You Do?: 4 p.m. Jan. 26. Teens discuss current issues.

Young @ Heart: Book Discussion, 7 p.m. Jan. 26. If you enjoy reading books like The Hunger Games and Twilight come to a book discussion for adults who read Young Adult literature. This month: Delirium by Lauren Oliver.

Tech Skills: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27. “Twitter 101.”

Lego Club: 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Dole Branch.

Lyric Opera Lecture: 2 p.m. Jan. 29. America’s greatest musical theater masterpiece is based on the novel, “Show Boat” by Edna Ferber. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Tech Skills: 7 p.m. Jan. 30. “Time Management Using Doodle/Google.”

Toddler Playgroup: 10 a.m. Jan. 31 a Dole Branch.

Teen Improv Workshop: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Maze Branch. Calling all teens (ages 11 and up) for improvisational drama games. Never acted before but always wanted to try? Or are you a seasoned pro that loves moment-to-moment action? Either way, come join in the fun and games that are sure to test your quick-thinking skills. Warning: hilarity will ensue.

Film: 7 p.m. Jan. 31. “The Kings of Pastry.” (Directed by Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker, 84 minutes). Free and open to the public.

Knitting Program: 7 p.m. Jan. 31. “All Wrapped Up.” Join Sue Jaffee, knitter extraordinaire for this two-session program to knit a cozy continuous cabled scarf. This two-week program is for experienced knitters. Prior to the first class required materials list will be provided.