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Idea Box: MLK Dream Hands

All Day 12/27 - 1/28
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

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

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

An image of a wall with a gigantic eye with text over it reading Unseen Eyes.

Art Exhibit: "Unseen Eyes: Exploring Surveillance and Facial Recognition Technology" by Katherine Bergholz

All Day 1/5 - 1/31
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

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

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

Art Exhibit: Oak Park Area Arts Council Community Photography Display

All Day 1/15 - 1/29
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Come and celebrate creativity with us!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Event Details:

Come and celebrate creativity with us!

Fairy Village (2024) Mixed Media 24 X 24

Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah

All Day 1/21 - 2/28
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in 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, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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

Students Feeding Students

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:15pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Students Feeding Students Initiative Student Advisory Board will meet with collaborators.

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Students Feeding Students Initiative Student Advisory Board will meet with collaborators.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

Harvard University Undergraduate Interview

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Interview of OPRF student applying to Harvard

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Interview of OPRF student applying to Harvard

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
book cover of the book Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Why Fish Don't Exist"

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led...

Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why

Author Visit: Rebecca Fishow & Erika Eckart

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Hear from local authors Erika Eckart and Rebecca Fishow as they discuss their new books. Books will be available to purchase through Dandelion Bookshop.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear from local authors Erika Eckart and Rebecca Fishow as they discuss their new books. Books will be available to purchase through Dandelion Bookshop.

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

FRENCH Conversation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 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

African American Christian Foundation Pharmacy Orientation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Testing for entrance to pharmacy training

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Testing for entrance to pharmacy training

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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

ACE Research Study Follow Up

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Follow-up sessions to complete survey, assessments, and focus groups

Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Follow-up sessions to complete survey, assessments, and focus groups

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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

DEI Team Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Staff Meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Staff Meeting