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Tea Talk! Building Connections

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School

In the previous week, we explored the topic of Emotions, gaining valuable insights and understanding. Looking ahead, our upcoming quarter will focus on the theme of Building Connections.

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Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
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In the previous week, we explored the topic of Emotions, gaining valuable insights and understanding. Looking ahead, our upcoming quarter will focus on the theme of Building Connections.

Seed to Sprout: Start Your Own Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School

Learn how to germinate seeds to start your own garden.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
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Learn how to germinate seeds to start your own garden.

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Bike Check-up: Keep Your Bike Working With Working Bikes

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Wish you knew more about how to keep your bike operating smoothly between bike shop checkups?

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
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Wish you knew more about how to keep your bike operating smoothly between bike shop checkups?

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Book Bike: Bike Check-Up at Scoville Park

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Join the Book Bike, our library, and Working Bikes for our Bike Checkup Program.

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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
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Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Join the Book Bike, our library, and Working Bikes for our Bike Checkup Program.

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College Readiness: Welcome to High School!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

This presentation introduces 8th graders, freshmen, and sophomores to the importance of high school and how to make the most of it to prepare for college.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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This presentation introduces 8th graders, freshmen, and sophomores to the importance of high school and how to make the most of it to prepare for college.

Glow with Confidence

Glow With Confidence

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.

Grief Journaling

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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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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Chapter Chasers! Informational Meeting and Book Pick-up

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

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A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and

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

Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and

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Book Bike: What's Blooming on Harrison

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. 

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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. 

A Day In Our Village

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Community Partner
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as we pitch our tents in neighboring Scoville Park at A Day In Our Village. 

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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Community Partner
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Join us and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as we pitch our tents in neighboring Scoville Park at A Day In Our Village. 

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Oak Park Pride Party

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Village Hall for The Oak Park Pride Party, weather permitting. 

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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Village Hall for The Oak Park Pride Party, weather permitting. 

MHS Presents: An Escape Room

🔓 Escape the Trap: Unlocking the Code to the Greater You

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

🔓 Escape the Trap: Unlocking the Code to the Greater You

An Immersive Escape Room Experience for Middle & High School Students

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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🔓 Escape the Trap: Unlocking the Code to the Greater You

An Immersive Escape Room Experience for Middle & High School Students

Mural Makers: Brainstorming Meeting

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Want to leave your mark on the library...literally? Join us for the first planning session of our Mural Makers program!

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

Want to leave your mark on the library...literally? Join us for the first planning session of our Mural Makers program!

Vibez Outside

Vibez Outside

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Join us for Three Summer Thursdays as the MHS staff partners with Oak Park Township to bring exciting outdoor fun to the community!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Event Details:

Join us for Three Summer Thursdays as the MHS staff partners with Oak Park Township to bring exciting outdoor fun to the community!

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Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

Image of stick figure running while holding a book.

Chapter Chasers! Check-in Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

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

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

Fun in the Sun

Fun in the Sun

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects.

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

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects.

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Crafting with Pride

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Celebrate creativity, identity, and community at our Pride-themed craft event just for teens! Join us to create colorful, expressive crafts that showcase your individuality and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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

Celebrate creativity, identity, and community at our Pride-themed craft event just for teens! Join us to create colorful, expressive crafts that showcase your individuality and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Middle School & High School Pride Club Meetup

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Drop-in for a Pride Club hangout! Everyone is welcome, whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, still exploring your identity, or an ally. We invite you to join us for an hour of celebrating, crafting, and connecting with one another.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Drop-in for a Pride Club hangout! Everyone is welcome, whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, still exploring your identity, or an ally. We invite you to join us for an hour of celebrating, crafting, and connecting with one another.

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Masks Encouraged

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

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Supported Gardening

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

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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
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Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!