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Painting of a man wearing a hat

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17 - 12/31
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

'Group Portrait With Bird' oil on canvas, 2014

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9 - 1/17
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:45am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:45am
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Creative Studio logo

Media Preservation Discussion: VHS, Photos & More

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Are you interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? Or digitizing other analog media, like photo negatives or slides?

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? Or digitizing other analog media, like photo negatives or slides?

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Friday Mtg Group

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Winter Fest 2025

Winter Fest

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Celebrate the season with friends and festivities! Join us for an evening of games, activities, and delicious food. We look forward to enjoying this special time with you!

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with friends and festivities! Join us for an evening of games, activities, and delicious food. We look forward to enjoying this special time with you!

 

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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!

 

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.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

House Captain Training, Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Young & Restless:

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to...

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. 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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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Cora's Helping Hands Inc. Christmas Toy Drive

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Logo for the Give-n-Receive Inc: image of two pink hangers with name

The Free Community Pop-Up Thrift Boutique

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Boutique-style shopping at no cost—we know it sounds too good to be true, but we promise it is! Come shop and/or donate. We're offering and accepting gently used clothing and accessories for all genders, ages, and sizes, free of charge!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

Boutique-style shopping at no cost—we know it sounds too good to be true, but we promise it is! Come shop and/or donate. We're offering and accepting gently used clothing and accessories for all genders, ages, and sizes, free of charge!

PRAYER AND REFLECTION

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room