Tinkergarten Nature Class

10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 7
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Longtime Tinkergarten teacher Amy Carson will lead kids and their beloved grown-ups through a playful, purposeful outdoor learning session from Tinkergarten's fall "Wellness" curriculum.

Baby Lapsit

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

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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Masks Encouraged

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

D97 Reading Olympics

11:30am - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Oak Park and River Forest district-wide Reading Olympics for 5th graders. Caregivers are welcome to view the competition portion of the event, approximately 12:30-2 PM. 

VIRTUAL: Midday Meditation

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Midday Meditation

You've likely heard people talk about the benefits of meditation for managing stress, boosting the immune system, and increasing energy. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one. This is a welcoming group of meditators, old and brand new. The session starts with Kundalini breath practices that offer powerful practices to shift your state of mind and make meditation more accessible.

About the instructor
Teacher Betsy Grimm is a yoga and meditation instructor who is drawn to practices to help manage mood, anxiety, and depression.

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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.

Supported Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Designed for children with disabilities 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.

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Masks Encouraged

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

Tea Talk

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8

Tea Talk

A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed.

Medicare Educational Seminar

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 32

Medicare Educational Seminar

Medicare can be confusing. Find out what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure, and learn about Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost-saving strategies for the year ahead. Presented by Ivan Morgan from Premier Medicare Benefits.

Tech Night for Kids: 3D Design (Part 2 of 2)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Use TinkerCAD to create a 3D object to be printed on the library's Makerbot SKETCH 3D Printers!

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Brownie Troop 47270 Dec. Meeting

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events. May have snacks and juice for the girls.