Event List

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

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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

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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!

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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

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.

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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.

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!

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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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged