All Day |
|
|
|
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Jul-Aug
2025
Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson
All Day
7/22–8/23
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family.
|
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Community Partner,
Health & Wellness
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Idea Box: Understanding Opioids: Awareness, Support, and Hope
All Day
8/1–8/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Partner,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
In observance of #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay (August 31st), the Oak Park and River Forest Townships Opioid Task Force will be featured at the Oak Park Public Library's "Idea Box" from August 1st to 31st.
|
|
|
9:00am |
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9:15am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9:30am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9:45am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10:00am |
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
|
|
|
|
|
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
|
10:15am |
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Kids Chess Class
10:15am–11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
|
|
|
|
10:30am |
|
|
|
|
10:45am |
|
|
|
|
11:00am |
|
|
|
|
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Young & Restless
Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
|
11:15am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11:30am |
|
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Ananda Chicago Meditation
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
|
|
|
|
|
|
11:45am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12:00pm |
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
|
|
|
|
|
|
12:15pm |
|
|
|
|
|
12:30pm |
|
|
|
|
|
12:45pm |
|
|
|
|
|
1:00pm |
|
|
|
|
|
1:15pm |
|
|
|
|
|
1:30pm |
|
|
|
|
|
1:45pm |
|
|
|
|
|
2:00pm |
|
|
|
|
|
2:15pm |
|
|
|
|
|
2:30pm |
|
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Family Art Workshop with Shane-Jahi Jackson
2:30pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Join us for a family-friendly art-making workshop led by Illinois-based artist Shane-Jahi Jackson.
|
|
|
|
2:45pm |
|
|
|
|
3:00pm |
|
|
|
|
|
3:15pm |
|
|
|
|
|
3:30pm |
|
|
|
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Aug
16
2025
Sat
Crime & Coffee: "The Library Book"
3:30pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Event Details:
Crime & Coffee
Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
|
|
3:45pm |
|
|
|
|
4:00pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4:15pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4:30pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4:45pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|