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Art Exhibit: "Harmony Amongst Chaos" by Ana Vitek

All Day 11/4–12/6

Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Event Details:

Harmony Amongst Chaos by Ana Vitek will be on view November 4-December 6 in the Main Library Gallery.

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17–12/31

Arts & Culture

Maze Branch Library

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Event Details:

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

10:00am

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

10:00am–10:30am

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Main Library

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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.

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11:00am

Baby Lapsit

11:00am–11:30am

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

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VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:00pm

Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness

Virtual

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Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm.

Library Branch: Virtual

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
Dress comfortably
Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
You are not required to keep your camera on
Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

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Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

12:45pm

1:00pm

Scrabble Club

1:00pm–3:00pm

Arts & Culture

Main Library

Registration closed

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Registration closed

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Registration is no longer available for this event.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

1:15pm

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2:00pm

VIRTUAL: Tips for Online Job Applications

2:00pm–3:00pm

Careers & Businesses

Virtual

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Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Careers & Businesses

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers?

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🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

4:00pm–5:30pm

Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

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🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through

Supported Storytime & Family Play

4:00pm–4:45pm

Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

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6:00pm

Latine Author Book Cafe: "Dominoes, Danzón & Death"

6:00pm–7:30pm

Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Event Details:

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

November Book Club Pick: Dominoes, danzón, and death by Raquel V. Reyes

6:15pm

6:30pm

Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm

Library Board

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Scoville Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Library Board

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Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Review meeting materials (pdf)

6:45pm

7:00pm

Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm

Arts & Culture

Maze Branch Library

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Registration Required

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

7:00pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture

Virtual

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Event Details:

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

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Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. Please note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day of the event. Registrations received after this time will be sent a recording of the event via email.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org.

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Masks Encouraged

Baby Lapsit

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Masks Encouraged

Chair Yoga

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Virtual Program

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Masks Encouraged

Latine Author Book Cafe

Board Meeting

Adult Improv

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Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program