This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Latine Author Book Cafe: Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about libr... This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 9 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » *After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon" Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Otherworldly Reads: In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussio... Event Details: In Shigidi and the brass head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi: Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering prayers of his ... Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Sep 11 2025 Thu Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 32 Otherworldly Reads In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In Shigidi and the brass head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi: Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the O
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 13 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Scoville Room at Main Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Board Meeting: Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date. This event is in the "Library Board" group. Sep 16 2025 Tue Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea creatures" Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. ... Event Details: In How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea creatures, Sabrina Imbler profiles ten of the ocean's strangest creatures, drawing astonishing connections between their lives ... Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Sep 17 2025 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea creatures" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 32 Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea c
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 20 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. French Conversation Hour Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults French Conversation Hour: Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome... This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Sep 24 2025 Wed French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maze Branch Library Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural French Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Main Library Program Type: Careers & Businesses Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development ... This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Sep 26 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Sep 27 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 4 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
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. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Spanish Conversation Hour: Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are wel... Register now Required 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. Oct 8 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 18 Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 11 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Latine Author Book Cafe: Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about libr... This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Oct 14 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » *After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 18 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Main Library Program Type: Careers & Businesses Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development ... This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Oct 24 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Oct 25 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Scoville Room at Main Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Board Meeting: Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date. This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oct 28 2025 Tue Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. French Conversation Hour Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults French Conversation Hour: Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome... This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Oct 29 2025 Wed French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maze Branch Library Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural French Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Nov 1 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics f... Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Nov 8 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
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. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Spanish Conversation Hour: Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are wel... Register now Required 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. Nov 8 2025 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 18 Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
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 at oppl.org. Anytime, from a... Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Library closed; log in at oppl.org All Day Branches: Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite Description: Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location »
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories" Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Otherworldly Reads: In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussio... Event Details: In The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories, you can dine at a restaurant at the end of the universe, cultivate to immortality in the high mountains, watch roses perform Shakespear... Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Nov 13 2025 Thu Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 32 Otherworldly Reads In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories, you can dine at a restaurant at the end of the universe, cultiva