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Audio Booth Reservation

9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
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Team Meeting

9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

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

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. 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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Kidsgiving

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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Business Meeting

10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Stay & Play

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

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

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Audio Booth Reservation

11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
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TEAM MEETING

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.

Words on Wednesday: "Tell Me Everything"

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 26

Words on Wednesday

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

In Tell Me Everything, Elizabeth Str

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Audio Booth Reservation

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
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Smiljanich Family

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Supported Developmental Playgroup

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
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
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. Siblings welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these feelings come up.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Middle School Campaign!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Maze Branch Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting session of Dungeons and Dragons! This series of campaigns will be exciting to build for middle school students to drop in whether they are polished veterans or just learning how to play. 

 

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Disability Access Commission Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Disability Access Commission Meeting

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Seed Keeper"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Sustainability
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson is a

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833 N Harlem Condo Association

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Holiday Brunch

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Virtual
Registration closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive fall-themed virtual cooking series. Elevate your brunch game and learn to create comforting classics infused with the

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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Audio Booth Reservation

6:45pm - 8:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Virtual
Registration closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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VGCA Annual Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

VGCA Annual Meeting

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Victories of the Heart Men's Group

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives