We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Drop in to play with toys, meet new friends or just get a little break from the weather! Best for kids under age 5, with a caregiver.
TechGirlz: Designing Mobile Apps
Sponsored by TechGirlz
Are you a middle school girl interested in technology? Are you looking to learn more about coding and computer programming or building your own digital apps? These are some of the things that you can explore in TechGirlz workshops. See all upcoming TechGirlz workshops »
About TechGirlz
TechGirlz is a program of CompTIA Spark, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and social impact arm of CompTIA, that inspires middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. TechGirlz is accomplishing its mission through the creation of free, fun, interactive “TechShopz” led by industry professionals, community leaders, and students. Workshop curriculum is shared for free with companies, organizations, schools, and community groups so they can inspire girls around the world with technology. Their vision is to create a world where girls have a lifelong passion and confidence in their use of technology throughout their careers.
Students will work in teams to design a mobile app. They will select an app idea, develop a prototype, and present their final product to the class.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Rappin' Up the Summer: Spoken Word Workshop
50 Years of Hip Hop
Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 »
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-hop, Rappin' up the Summer is an arts-based outreach program that features biweekly workshops on spoken word, songwriting, and beat-making, and concludes with a performance opportunity.
Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, or any other card playing games and engage in some friendly competition!
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Kick off the school year gathering
50 Years of Hip Hop
Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 »
Latin hip hop artists are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.