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Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

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Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted on this website and at the Eme...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

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Supported Gardening

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate th...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

College Readiness: Being a First Generation College Student

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Transitioning to college can be a challenge for many students, but for students who will be the first in their family to obtain a college credential, it holds some additional chall...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Transitioning to college can be a challenge for many students, but for students who will be the first in their family to obtain a college credential, it holds some additional challenges.

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Annual Book Fair

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
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...

Event Details:

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are avail...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability

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 »

Event Details:

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Best Day Ever! Games Edition

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Annual Book Fair

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
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...

Event Details:

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are avail...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability

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 »

Event Details:

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

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2nd Annual Disability Pride March

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's celebrate disabled people and disability as an identity with a march around the Main Library and our plaza! This march is for disabled people and allies; a disability is not ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's celebrate disabled people and disability as an identity with a march around the Main Library and our plaza! This march is for disabled people and allies; a disability is not required to celebrate with us.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Annual Book Fair

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
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...

Event Details:

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are avail...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability

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 »

Event Details:

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Best Day Ever! Games Edition

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Solo & Group Acts Are Welcome!

Best Day Ever: Karaoke Friday!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!

Best Day Ever! Games Edition

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

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IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Understanding ADHD and Autism

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about ne...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about neurodivergence in general?

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

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Supported Gardening

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate th...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Best Day Ever! Games Edition

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

College Readiness: All About Scholarships

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This introduction to the process of applying for scholarships addresses the basics of a scholarship application, along with tips on how to submit a successful application. It is de...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

This introduction to the process of applying for scholarships addresses the basics of a scholarship application, along with tips on how to submit a successful application.

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Supported Gardening

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate th...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!