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Card Collages by Koko Stubitsch

ART EXHIBIT: Card Collages by Koko Stubitsch

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am to 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Koko Stubitsch's collages are an amalgamation of libraries, reading, and art. Using recycled library paraphernalia, old book pages, and an endless supply of materials from home, Koko joyously puts together these little pieces of art.

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

Koko Stubitsch's collages are an amalgamation of libraries, reading, and art. Using recycled library paraphernalia, old book pages, and an endless supply of materials from home, Koko joyously puts together these little pieces of art.

Abstract painting by Benz Amataya

Art Exhibit: "Flowers for People" by Benz Amataya

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.

Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!

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

Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!

What's Your Craft

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.

Registration closed
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.

Gaming

The Teen Library Gaming League

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! 

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

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! 

Abstract painting by Benz Amataya

Family Art Workshop: Flowers for You

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
:

(Participants must register below. All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

(Participants must register below. All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Register now
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:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Laptop with job search on screen

Teen Job Readiness Series

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

Open notebook with pens

College Readiness: Being a First Generation College Student

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

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.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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.

Laptop with job search on screen

Teen Job Readiness Series

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

One Earth Film Festival Logo

One Earth Film Festival: "Every Little Thing"

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Join us for this Watch Party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of the film Every Little Thing at the Oak Park Village Hall.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for this Watch Party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of the film Every Little Thing at the Oak Park Village Hall.

Laptop with job search on screen

Teen Job Readiness Series

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

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

One Earth Film Festival Logo

One Earth Film Festival: "Cafeteria Man"

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of Cafeteria Man.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of Cafeteria Man.

Multicultural Festival save the date image

Multicultural Festival

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Partner
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Come learn about and celebrate the many cultures that make up the fabric of Oak Park! 

Join us in Scoville Park for stage performances, activities, food, and fun.

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

Come learn about and celebrate the many cultures that make up the fabric of Oak Park! 

Join us in Scoville Park for stage performances, activities, food, and fun.

Neurodivergent Nerdout!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to share about their special interests and favorite things, or just hang out in the space.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to share about their special interests and favorite things, or just hang out in the space.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

William Shakespeare wearing sunglasses

Shakespeare Fest

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Join us as we celebrate all things Shakespeare with an open mic, Elizabethan costume contest, and crafts!

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 143
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate all things Shakespeare with an open mic, Elizabethan costume contest, and crafts!

Grief Journaling

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, April 28, 2025 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
:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Register now
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Leading Edge icon

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Talent Show!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

Our very own Oak Park Public Library Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an exclusive talent show!

Join us for an exciting night of fantastic performances! 

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 149
Event Details:

Our very own Oak Park Public Library Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an exclusive talent show!

Join us for an exciting night of fantastic performances! 

Glow With Confidence

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

Register now
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

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

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Normalizing Neurodivergence: Understanding ADHD and Autism

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

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?

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: 54
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.

Masks Encouraged

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

Idea Box: Crossing Paths: Migrating Birds & You

All Day 5/1 - 5/12
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Did you know that Chicago is a major flyway for over 200 species of migratory birds that fly from Central and South America to breed in the northern United States and Canada every year?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

Did you know that Chicago is a major flyway for over 200 species of migratory birds that fly from Central and South America to breed in the northern United States and Canada every year?

Film Scrolls_Pandemic Days_2 by Betty Kim

Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" by Betty Kim

All Day 5/2 - 5/31
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
:

Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special Collections (Philander Barclay Collec

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Event Details:

Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special Collections (Philander Barclay Collec

What's Your Craft

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.

Register now
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.