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This event is in the "Friends Board" group

Book Donations Accepted

All Day 5/31 - 6/18
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Board
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Program Type: Friends Board
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Art Exhibit: "Finding Color in the Chaos" by Nicole McNamara

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Nicole McNamara is a self-taught abstract oil painter whose creative journey led her to discover both her ADHD and her identity as a lesbian in her 40s.

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

Nicole McNamara is a self-taught abstract oil painter whose creative journey led her to discover both her ADHD and her identity as a lesbian in her 40s.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Art Exhibit: "Thy Pit Is Thy Bour" by Jack Brockman

All Day 6/3 - 7/5
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture

Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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

World Peace Discussion

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Discussion meeting & open to the public.

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

Discussion meeting & open to the public.

Audio Booth Reservation

Sunday, June 15, 2025 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

Indivisible West Side

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Organize for Democracy and Civil Rights with Indivisible West Side

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

Organize for Democracy and Civil Rights with Indivisible West Side

Indivisible West Wide Break-Out

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Organize for democracy and civil rights with Indivisible

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

Organize for democracy and civil rights with Indivisible

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group

Idea Box: Juneteenth

All Day 6/16 - 6/30
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

Job Readiness

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Job Readiness

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Health Services Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

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

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze 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: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze 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!

 

 

 

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Masks Encouraged

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

AWN Program Working Group planning

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Planning for programs

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

Planning for programs

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group

Online Resource Demo: Reference Solutions for Job Seekers & Business Owners

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us as Bill Carlson from Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) demos the service.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 16, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as Bill Carlson from Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) demos the service.

Health Services Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Free College Planning Class

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

To provide free education to parents of high school students about the college planning process and how to best prepare. The seminar focuses on – how to help students decide which...

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

To provide free education to parents of high school students about the college planning process and how to best prepare. The seminar focuses on – how to help students decide which colleges to apply to.

Healthy Habits Group

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Friends Board" group

Friends Board Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Board

As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Program Type: Friends Board
Event Details:

As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community.

Pro Bono Network Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Monthly board meeting

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

Monthly board meeting

Audio Booth Reservation

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth