This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Digitize a VHS Tape Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Creative Studio at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? This program will demonstrate how to use the library's equipment to digitize a VHS tape from start to finish. Please note th... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Digitize a VHS Tape 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? This program will demonstrate how to use the library's equipment to digitize a VHS tape from start to finish. Please note that this program is just a demonstration. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, October 25, 2024 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 25 2024 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 "Kids & Families" group. School's Out: Crafternoon Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Kids & Families Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Event Details: If you like crafting in our Acorn Lab, you're going to love this! We provide a huge variety of art materials and you provide the creative spirit. All ages welcome, younger children... Register now Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri School's Out: Crafternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: If you like crafting in our Acorn Lab, you're going to love this! We provide a huge variety of art materials and you provide the creative spirit. All ages welcome, younger children require adult assistance.
Tutoring Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library Dole Branch Library Oct 25 2024 Fri Tutoring 4:00pm - 5:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Trunk or Treat at Ridgeland Commons Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Offsite Program Type: Kids & Families Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School 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 » Event Details: The Book Bike visits the Ridgeland Commons Recreation Complex for "Trunk or Treat" with the Park District of Oak Park, weather permitting. New to the Book Bike? Grab a fre... Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Book Bike: Trunk or Treat at Ridgeland Commons 5:00pm - 7:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families 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 » Event Details: The Book Bike visits the Ridgeland Commons Recreation Complex for "Trunk or Treat" with the Park District of Oak Park, weather permitting.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Bilingual Shake, Rattle & Read with Mr. Jose Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 d... This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Bilingual Shake, Rattle & Read with Mr. Jose 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library 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! Mr. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Conversation for Spirituality Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Maze Branch Library Oct 26 2024 Sat Conversation for Spirituality 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Age Group: Adults, Older Adults English Language Conversation: 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 26 2024 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 English Language Conversation 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. Free and open to all English language learners.
Collaboration for Early Childhood Resource Fair Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Veterans Room at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: We invite you to explore the many early learning and enrichment programs and supports available to your family at the Early Childhood Resource Fair! At the Early Childhood Re... Main Library Oct 26 2024 Sat Collaboration for Early Childhood Resource Fair 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We invite you to explore the many early learning and enrichment programs and supports available to your family at the Early Childhood Resource Fair! At the Early Childhood Resource Fair you will be able to…
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless Saturday, October 26, 2024 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... Event Details: #babytoddler This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Young & Restless 11:00am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
TCS Rhoer Club Meeting Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Maze Branch Library Oct 26 2024 Sat TCS Rhoer Club Meeting 11:00am - 3:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Kids Chess Class Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Scoville Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Event Details: Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed. Sign up for each week you... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Kids Chess Class 11:30am - 12:15pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Coding Fun For Kids Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Creative Studio at Main Library Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Age Group: Elementary School Event Details: “Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code your own app with Swift in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate... Register now Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Coding Fun For Kids 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: “Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code your own app with Swift in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting!
Beye Girl Scouts Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Storytime Room at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: Girl Scout Troop Meeting Main Library Oct 26 2024 Sat Beye Girl Scouts 1:30pm - 3:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Meeting/Event Description Girl Scout Troop Meeting
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Kids Chess Tournament Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Veterans Room at Main Library Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Event Details: Join Chicago Chess Academy for a Halloween-themed Junior Chess Tournament, especially for kids ages 6-12. There will be prizes, raffles, and lots of fun - costumes encouraged! This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Kids Chess Tournament 1:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Event Details: Join Chicago Chess Academy for a Halloween-themed Junior Chess Tournament, especially for kids ages 6-12. There will be prizes, raffles, and lots of fun - costumes encouraged!
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Love on the Page Book Discussion: "Bride" Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Love on the Page Book Discussion: Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led ... Event Details: This month we will be discussing Bride by Ali Hazelwood Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast--again. Her days o... Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Love on the Page Book Discussion: "Bride" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 21 Love on the Page Book Discussion Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: This month we will be discussing Bride by Ali Haze
Economic Wealth Seminar Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library Meeting/Event Description: A wealth advisor will be giving tips for home ownership, investments, and money saving tips. Dole Branch Library Oct 26 2024 Sat Economic Wealth Seminar 2:45pm - 4:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A wealth advisor will be giving tips for home ownership, investments, and money saving tips.
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Kids Election Voting Continues All Day Children's Services Area at Main Library Program Type: Civic Learning, Kids & Families Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Event Details: The polls are open! Stop by any library branch through Tuesday, November 5 to vote with your pennies in our kid-friendly election. Will you support Pete the Cat or Bluey? All proce... This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Oct 27 2024 Sun Kids Election Voting Continues All Day Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Civic Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: The polls are open! Stop by any library branch through Tuesday, November 5 to vote with your pennies in our kid-friendly election. Will you support Pete the Cat or Bluey?
Degrowth Coffee Hour Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Main Library Oct 27 2024 Sun Degrowth Coffee Hour 1:00pm - 2:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Grief Journaling Sunday, October 27, 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 This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Oct 27 2024 Sun Grief Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now 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.
CEEE fall meeting Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library Meeting/Event Description: Fall meeting of the organization Dole Branch Library Oct 27 2024 Sun CEEE fall meeting 2:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Fall meeting of the organization
Troop 47337 Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Maze Branch Library Oct 27 2024 Sun Troop 47337 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance and Triton College Business Academy - Social Media Workshop Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:45am - 11:45am Veterans Room at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: Part 3 of a 3-part series for local business owners to gain essential skills in branding, website best practices, and social media strategies. These workshops provide practical ins... Main Library Oct 28 2024 Mon Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance and Triton College Business Academy - Social Media Workshop 9:45am - 11:45am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Part 3 of a 3-part series for local business owners to gain essential skills in branding, website best practices, and social media strategies. These workshops provide practical insights and hands-on experience to strengthen a brand.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! There will be no class on November 4 du... This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze 10:30am - 11:00am Maze Branch Library 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.