Name: Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Main Library

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

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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!

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Young & Restless:

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to...

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Stay & Play

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Building With Blocks

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Building With Blocks:

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

#FridayFun

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Building With Blocks

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

#FridayFun

Playgroup at Dole

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

On April 25, toys and books will be set out for families to play together.

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

On April 25, toys and books will be set out for families to play together.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Young & Restless:

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to...

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: KidsFest at OP Conservatory

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Offsite

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, 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 Maple Park for the Oak Park Conservatory's KidsFest event, weather permitting.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults

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 Maple Park for the Oak Park Conservatory's KidsFest event, weather permitting.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Stay & Play

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Pop-Up Play

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

:

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?

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Baby Lapsit

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Building With Blocks

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Young & Restless

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Book Bike

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Baby Lapsit

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