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Content Corner

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation. Created to empower students with t...

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

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation.

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...

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:

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.

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:

Open notebook with pens

VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Writers' Word Feast:

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter an...

Register now
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Writers' Word Feast

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing!

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

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.

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:

Disability Pride Flag

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 ...

Register now
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:

Content Corner

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation. Created to empower students with t...

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

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation.

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Peanut Butter Falcon"

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Wednesday Movie Matinee:

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Event Details:

This week, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month with "Peanut Butter Falcon." This adventure begins when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from a nursing home...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 120

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Event Details:

This week, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month with "Peanut Butter Falcon." This adventure begins when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrest

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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!

Mural Makers

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals. Students will have the opportunity to...

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

A monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals.

Content Corner

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation. Created to empower students with t...

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

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation.

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!

Disability Pride Flag

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.

Grief Journaling

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Grief Journaling Workshop:

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

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.

Content Corner

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation. Created to empower students with t...

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

A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation.

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.

Open notebook with pens

VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Writers' Word Feast:

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter an...

Register now
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Writers' Word Feast

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing!

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

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.

Grief Journaling

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Grief Journaling Workshop:

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

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.

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day
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