This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 1
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
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 »
#babytoddler
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 2
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Chair Yoga
Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.
What to know before you join
- Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
- Dress comfortably
- Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
- You are not required to keep your camera on
- Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
- Have a chair that can be stationary
About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.
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.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
VIRTUAL: Tips for Online Job Applications
2:00pm–3:00pm
Careers & Businesses
Virtual
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers?
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 1
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Supported Storytime & Family Play
4:00pm–4:45pm
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
🎬 Lights, Camera, Community
4:00pm–5:30pm
Arts & Culture,
Careers & Businesses,
Community Partner,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Careers & Businesses,
Community Partner,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 1
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Latine Author Book Cafe: "Dominoes, Danzón & Death"
6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
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:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Latine Author Book Cafe
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.
November Book Club Pick: Dominoes, danzón, and death by Raquel V. Reyes
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 2
This event is in the "Library Board" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Library Board
Event Details:
Board Meeting
Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture
Virtual
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 award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.
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. Please note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day of the event. Registrations received after this time will be sent a recording of the event via email.
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@ila.org.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Adult Improv
Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.
Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
In Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, community leaders
confront the legacies of segregation and
disinvestment while celebrating the strength,
creativity, and perseverance that define their
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.