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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Art Exhibit: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons

All Day 1/14 - 2/22
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Still photography tells its stories through captured moments in time. Stories told with power, with joy and sadness. Often, in ways that no other medium can. In its stillness, it y...

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

Still photography tells its stories through captured moments in time. Stories told with power, with joy and sadness. Often, in ways that no other medium can. In its stillness, it yet moves.

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: Celebrating Local Black Artists

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and transform our world. This Black History Month, the library is celebrating and showcasing the...

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:

Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and transform our world.

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

Grief Journaling

Sunday, February 23, 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.

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, February 24, 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
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 inhere...

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.

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

Art Exhibit: "Photograph Recollections" by Tom Palazzolo

All Day 2/25 - 3/29
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tom Palazzolo is a Chicago-based documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work spans over 50 years. His photographs aim to capture chance encounters from everyday life. Palazzo...

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

Tom Palazzolo is a Chicago-based documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work spans over 50 years. His photographs aim to capture chance encounters from everyday life.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

A Creative Adventure

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce...

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

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce a promotional video.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

College Readiness: Financial Aid Process Presentation

Tuesday, February 25, 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
Event Details:

Available in English and Spanish This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibil...

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:

Available in English and Spanish 

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Glow With Confidence

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Glow with Confidence" is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students. Each month, we will feature an expert guest ...

Registration closed
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: 31
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

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: 150
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Community Partner" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
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
Event Details:

Ramadan Mubarak!Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with a vibrant exhibition showcasing the rich tapestry of Muslim cultures from around the globe. This beautiful collection, curated ...

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:

Ramadan Mubarak!

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Talent Show Auditions!

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:15pm - 6:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

The Oak Park Public Libraries Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board is hosting a talent show!Register here but hurry because spots are limited! Only those who registered will be gu...

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: 30
Event Details:

The Oak Park Public Libraries Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board is hosting a talent show!

Register here but hurry because spots are limited! 

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, March 3, 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
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 inhere...

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.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Joins us for Dungeons and Dragons Club!Meet a group, make some friends and learn more about how to play!Attendees will be provided maps, figure standees and character sheets to hos...

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: 21
Event Details:

Joins us for Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Meet a group, make some friends and learn more about how to play!

Attendees will be provided maps, figure standees and character sheets to host their very own Dungeons and Dragons Sessions!

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Are You Smarter Than the MHS Team?

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults
Event Details:

Test your brainpower in a fun and fast-paced battle of wits! Join us for an exciting trivia, puzzles, and games showdown as the Middle & High School Services Team takes on Oak ...

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

Test your brainpower in a fun and fast-paced battle of wits!

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

Art Exhibit Reception: "Photograph Recollections" by Tom Palazzolo

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Hear from the artist in a gallery talk and enjoy light refreshments.Tom Palazzolo is a Chicago-based documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work spans over 50 years. His phot...

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

Hear from the artist in a gallery talk and enjoy light refreshments.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

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: 150
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Pretty Girl Power Day: Vision Board Party

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Unleash your creativity and empower your dreams at our Pretty Girl Power Day, featuring a vision board party! Whether you’re setting goals for the future, exploring your passi...

Register now
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:

Unleash your creativity and empower your dreams at our Pretty Girl Power Day, featuring a vision board party! 

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.

Canva 101: Online Graphic Design Tool Basics

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of Canva and its possible uses at this workshop.  We'll learn about the different menus, tools, and options that Canva has to offer.  Canva is an o...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of Canva and its possible uses at this workshop.  We'll learn about the different menus, tools, and options that Canva has to offer.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

What's Your Craft

Friday, March 7, 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
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students. Each week, participants will explore a different cr...

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.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

The Teen Library Gaming League

Friday, March 7, 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
Event Details:

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! Our very own Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board will be hosting a variety of gaming tournaments here at the library and all teens are ...

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! 

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, March 10, 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
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 inhere...

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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

A Creative Adventure

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce...

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

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce a promotional video.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.

College Student Game Nights!

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially mak...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! 

Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.

Creating Audio with Ableton Live

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in working on music, but wondering where to start? This program will cover Ableton’s “Learning Music” platform, an interactive resource for beginners that overviews musi...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Interested in working on music, but wondering where to start? This program will cover Ableton’s “Learning Music” platform, an interactive resource for beginners that overviews musical concepts and provides tools for beat making.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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