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Weekly knitting

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Idea Box: Juneteenth Display

All Day 6/1 - 6/15
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Honoring Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom, Remembering Sacrifice The Idea Box window display commemorates Juneteenth marking the end of slavery in the United States. It's a joyou...

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, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Honoring Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom, Remembering Sacrifice

The Idea Box window display commemorates Juneteenth marking the end of slavery in the United States.

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Book Donations Accepted

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Board
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:

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the 2024 Annual Book Fair to be held July 12-14 at the...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Program Type: Friends Board

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:

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

English written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

VIRTUAL: English Language Conversation

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Program at Virtual
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...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

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.

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores de personas con alzhéimer/ Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Cuando te enfrentes a momentos difíciles, tener un grupo de apoyo al que puedas hablar para obtener consejos y alientos puede ayudarte a sentirte conectado socialmente y darte un s...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Cuando te enfrentes a momentos difíciles, tener un grupo de apoyo al que puedas hablar para obtener consejos y alientos puede ayudarte a sentirte conectado socialmente y darte un sentido de pertenencia y propósito.

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.

Chapter Meeting

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Spark Meeting

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

We meet weekly to discuss history and philosophy.

Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

We meet weekly to discuss history and philosophy.

AKA

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

D-Day 80th Anniversary

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Come celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and experience first hand what the event was like from Oak Park relatives of servicemen who were there.  A renowned tour guide who...

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Come celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and experience first hand what the event was like from Oak Park relatives of servicemen who were there.  A renowned tour guide who has accompanied veterans for decades to Normandy will present a fu

A Day In Our Village

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Event Details:

Stop by both the library and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library booths in Scoville Park! Here's more about the festival »

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Event Details:

Stop by both the library and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library booths in Scoville Park!

Library Pop-Up Shop Summer Items

Summer Pop-Up Shop

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store). All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges. For online orders: pick-up is availabl...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store).

All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.

Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836

Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836

Oak Park Writer's Group

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Library staff and board members posing with the Book Bike

Book Bike: The Oaks

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
Adults, Older 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 »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits The Oaks for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older 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 »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits The Oaks for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.

Accent care

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Aria Group Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Aria University meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Aria University meeting

Buddha statue overlooking pond

VIRTUAL: Midday Meditation

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Midday Meditation:

You've likely heard people talk about the benefits of meditation for managing stress, boosting the immune system, and increasing energy. Now is a great time to start a practice or ...

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Required
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Midday Meditation

You've likely heard people talk about the benefits of meditation for managing stress, boosting the immune system, and increasing energy. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one. This is a welcoming group of meditators, old and brand new. The session starts with Kundalini breath practices that offer powerful practices to shift your state of mind and make meditation more accessible.

About the instructor
Teacher Betsy Grimm is a yoga and meditation instructor who is drawn to practices to help manage mood, anxiety, and depression.

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.

Creative Studio logo

Mobile Tech Workshop for Older Adults: Cloud Storage Basics

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This "bring your own device" (BYOD) workshop will cover the basics of how to use the cloud (Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and iCloud) via your smartphone or tablet. This worksh...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

This "bring your own device" (BYOD) workshop will cover the basics of how to use the cloud (Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and iCloud) via your smartphone or tablet.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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