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Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Pride"

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Wednesday Movie Matinee:

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

Event Details:

An unlikely friendship is forged between a small community of striking miners in Wales and a team of London-based gay-and-lesbian activists who help fight their cause. With no end ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

An unlikely friendship is forged between a small community of striking miners in Wales and a team of London-based gay-and-lesbian activists who help fight their cause.

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Digital Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have something to say, but don't know how to say it? Have you ever wanted to make your own book to let people see your creativity, or digest your thoughts? This workshop wil...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you have something to say, but don't know how to say it? Have you ever wanted to make your own book to let people see your creativity, or digest your thoughts?

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Digital Tools for Genealogy

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Utilizing digital tools, discover your family history and find your ancestors’ stories. This class will help you start, or refresh, your journey into compiling a family history pro...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Utilizing digital tools, discover your family history and find your ancestors’ stories. This class will help you start, or refresh, your journey into compiling a family history project online.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

Friday, June 14, 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...

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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.

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English Language Conversation

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference 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...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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.

Drawing from Nature Workshop

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a summer morning of sketching and appreciating nature led by the library's own graphic designer Gabriela Denton. The first hour will include a demonstration by Gabriela...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a summer morning of sketching and appreciating nature led by the library's own graphic designer Gabriela Denton. The first hour will include a demonstration by Gabriela and an exercise to practice observational life drawing of plants.

International Poetry Series: Middle Eastern Poetry

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for a survey of poetry around the world. We will meet in four monthly gatherings and begin our investigation with a literary culture of modern and contemporary Middl...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Please join us for a survey of poetry around the world. We will meet in four monthly gatherings and begin our investigation with a literary culture of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern poets.

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3D Design Workshop: Fusion 360

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools and focus on taking real life objects to re-create them in 3D.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Gloria Monaghan

Author Visit: Gloria Monaghan & "Cormorant on the Strand"

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us to hear from author Gloria Monaghan as she discusses her title Cormorant on the Strand. About the author Gloria Monaghan is a Professor at Wentworth University. She has...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join us to hear from author Gloria Monaghan as she discusses her title

Idea Box: Pride

Idea Box: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

All Day 6/16 - 6/30
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Happy Pride! View a special display honoring Pride Month in the Idea Box. Check out our flags and learn what each one means. We'll also have book recommendations that celebrat...

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, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:

Happy Pride! View a special display honoring Pride Month in the Idea Box. Check out our flags and learn what each one means. We'll also have book recommendations that celebrate LGBTQ+ history.

Pop-Up Shop items for sale

Summer Pop-Up Shop

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Maze Branch 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 ava...

Library Branch: Maze Branch 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.

Love on the Page

Love on the Page Book Discussion: "Fangirl Down"

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey A super sexy sports rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan... Wells Whi...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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 Fangirl Down&nbsp

Inside Out 2: A Night Out

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join your library, the Oak Park Township, and the Grace Therapy and Wellness Center for a free screening of Inside Out 2 at Lake Theatre.  On the day of...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Join your library, the Oak Park Township, and the Grace Therapy and Wellness Center for a free screening of Inside Out 2&nbs

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VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Chair Yoga:

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your ...

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

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

  • Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
  • Dress comfortably
  • Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
  • You are not required to keep your camera on
  • Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
  • Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

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.

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Buffalo Soldiers

Juneteenth Film Screening: "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts"

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a look at history. Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts Join the Oak Park Public Library in observing Juneteenth as we dive into the complex histor...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a look at history. Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts

Join the Oak Park Public Library in observing Juneteenth as we dive into the complex history of the Buffalo Soldiers.

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Mobile Tech Workshop for Older Adults: Rideshare and Parking Apps

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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 using rideshare apps and parking apps common in Oak Park and Chicago (e.g., Lyft, Uber, Oak Park Parking) via ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This "bring your own device" (BYOD) workshop will cover the basics of using rideshare apps and parking apps common in Oak Park and Chicago (e.g., Lyft, Uber, Oak Park Parking) via your smartphone or tablet.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

English written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

English Language Conversation

Saturday, June 22, 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
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 31

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.

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Crime & Coffee: The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science by Sam Kean

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Crime & Coffee:

Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect ...

Event Details:

For the month of June, we'll be discussing The Ice Pick Surgeon by Sean Kean Pick up a copy of the book in the Main Library Lobby. Watch the author discuss t...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Crime & Coffee

Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

For the month of June, we'll be discussing The Ice Pick Surgeon by Sean Kean

Yoga mats stacked next to a chair

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Chair Yoga:

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your ...

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

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

  • Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
  • Dress comfortably
  • Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
  • You are not required to keep your camera on
  • Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
  • Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

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.

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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.

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.

Virtual: Adult Improv

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Adult Improv:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hil...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

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.

Enchantment Cover

Words on Wednesday: "Enchantment"

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

From the New York Times bestselling author of Wintering comes Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age. Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news c...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

From the New York Times bestselling author of Wintering comes

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "The Birdcage"

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Wednesday Movie Matinee:

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

Event Details:

This week The Birdcage: Robin Williams and Nathan Lane play long-time companions forced to play it straight in this remake of the farce "La Cage aux Folles."

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

This week The Birdcage: Robin Williams and Nathan Lane play long-time companions forced to play it straight in this remake of the farce "La Cage aux Folles."

Balancing pile of pebbles

Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditati