VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

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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.

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OPRF Summer Blitz

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Come join us for our blitz event in the OPRF summer chess series! Format: 6 round double Swiss (two games per round - one with each color), G/5;d0 (each player has 5 minutes for the entire game). USCF Memberships are needed for rated games. Ple...

Leading Edge Teen Environmental Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
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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: 10
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.

Death Cafe

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23

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.

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Masks Encouraged

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

Coffee: From Bean to Cup

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Coffee: From Bean to Cup
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Learn more about one of the world's most popular beverages—from bean to cup—in this presentation by Brewpoint Coffee. The program will take you on a journey from the beginning of the plant itself, the harvesting of the beans, through the roasting pro...

Read to a Dog

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:
Come read to a dog! Dogs don't mind if you make any mistakes, they love spending time with you always. Come a little early to sign up for a 10-minute slot, and don't forget to count it towards your summer reading program minutes! Best for kids who...

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Masks Encouraged

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