Shake, Rattle & Read: Veterans Room

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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.

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consultation

10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

consultation with colleague

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Detection by Daylight

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Discussion of Murder at the Mill by M.B. Shaw

 

Zoom is an option for anyone who can't join us in person:

Creative Studio: Studio A Open Hours

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Creative Studio is open!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Supported Developmental Playgroup

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Access Granted: Male Mentoring Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Access Granted is a mentoring program designed for male teenagers. The program meets every Wednesday from September 13 through December 6 in the Main Library Small Meeting Room.

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YOUTH

4:15pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

DJ Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join DJ collective Walking & Falling for an instructional workshop on DJ equipment and techniques, including hands-on demonstrations of mixing records with vinyl turntables and CDJs. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Cancelled

CANCELLED: Adult Board Game & Lego Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game and Lego enthusiasts. Some games and Lego sets will be provided, but bring a game and sets of your own to share or play with others. 

VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Feliz Navidad Fiesta: Mexican Holiday Cuisine

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
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Virtual Event
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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
Event Details:

Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive winter-themed virtual cooking series.

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.

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ROYAL

6:45pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays With Lori Gottlieb

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast, joins

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Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.