We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
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Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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.
Oak Park artist Tia Etu will unveil a Juneteenth-inspired painting commissioned for the library's permanent art collection. The exhibit will include a range of other artwork by Etu and be on display for the rest of the month.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Join us for a chess workshop and open play chess club, led by instructor Luis Tubens. Best for ages 5-13.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
We will discuss a science fiction or fantasy novel TBD
Crime & Coffee: "The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream"
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 »
For the month of June, we'll be discussing The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.