Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 21
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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.

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
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Seats Remaining: 31

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

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Girl Scouts 47408

10:00am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
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Community Art Supply Exchange

10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

Free Art and Craft Supplies!
Bring your new/gently-used items and/or select whatever you want from our wide array of materials.
Need DIY Halloween supplies?
Interested in dabbling in watercolor?

Young & Restless

11:00am - 11:30am
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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Seats Remaining: 13

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 »

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Masks Encouraged

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

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Ducks in a Row Halloween Party

11:30am - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

A monthly meet up for friends for games, snacks and fun. Because it's Halloween, we'll be bringing out our creepiest, scariest games to share. New players and new games always welcome. Costumes encouraged.

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

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Masks Encouraged

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

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Chicago sf book discussion

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Discuss Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

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Support Group Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Join us for a support group meeting of the Oak Park & River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club! Feel free to bring a coffee or other beverage.

Crime & Coffee: "The Girls of Murder City"

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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 »

Event Details:

This month, we will be discussing the book The Girls of Murder City by Douglas Perry.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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