Socktober

All Day
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Services Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:
Warm souls and soles all October by contributing to our Kid President-inspired Socktober drive to benefit the clients of Housing Forward. Socks are consistently among the most requested items at shelters. We will be collecting new...

LETAB Teen Environmental Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Want to make a difference in your community? Join the Teen Environmental Club for their monthly Adopt-a-Block cleanup! Meet in the Main Library Teen Space on the second floor, and we'll walk together to the nearby designated adopted block. ...

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Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Writers' Word Feast

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Reservation

Committee Meeting

1:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Committee Meeting

VIRTUAL: Calvin Can't Fly: ASL Storybook Video & Theater Game

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
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Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Meeting Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 285
Event Details:
Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird buries his beak in a book. But when trouble strikes, Calvin may be the only one who can save the day. This program is a unique, interactive way to make Cal...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

VIRTUAL: Death Cafe

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
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Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Death Cafe

At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

VIRTUAL: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Registration closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is a teen-led organization that promotes, supports, and creates library initiatives at Oak Park Public Library and throughout the community. We focus on programs, service, and advocacy that give teens a voice and facilitate opportunities for leadership.

The group meets monthly. Please register for this event if you would like to attend as a guest. Learn more about LETAB ยป

Disclaimer(s)

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.