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.
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: 30 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
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, November 15, 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 15 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 "Authors & Books" group. Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "Lone Women" Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Scoville Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Tea & Terror: Join library staff for an afternoon of hot tea and terror in this exciting, horror-themed, bi-monthly book discussion. Horror is much more than ghost stories or bloody murders... Event Details: In Lone Women by Victor LaValle: Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It's locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around ... Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Nov 15 2025 Sat Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "Lone Women" 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Tea & Terror Join library staff for an afternoon of hot tea and terror in this exciting, horror-themed, bi-monthly book discussion. Horror is much more than ghost stories or bloody murders—it can be scary but also funny, sad, powerful, or moving. There's a whole universe of terror out there, waiting to be discovered by adventurous readers. Expect a variety of horror styles and subgenres—from the ghastly and gory to the spooky and sublime, from the horrors of the natural world to the supernatural terrors beyond! Event Details: In Lone Women by Victor LaValle: A
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Folk Music Series Performance: Jonas Friddle Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Veterans Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Folk Music Series: This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been ra... Event Details: Join us for a lively musical performance by Jonas Friddle.About Jonas FriddleJonas Friddle is a singer, songwriter and Old-Time banjo player whose songs have received The John Lenn... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Nov 17 2025 Mon Folk Music Series Performance: Jonas Friddle 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 76 Folk Music Series This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library » Event Details: Join us for a lively musical performance by Jonas Friddle.About Jonas Friddle
This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 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. Nov 18 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: "We are the Middle of Forever" Wednesday, November 19, 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: An American Library Association Notable Book, We are the middle of forever: Indigenous voices from Turtle Island on the changing Earth places Indigenous voices at the center of con... 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. Nov 19 2025 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "We are the Middle of Forever" 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: 31 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: An American Library Association Notable Book, We are t
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. French Conversation Hour Wednesday, November 19, 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. Nov 19 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 22, 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 22 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 29, 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 29 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 "Health & Wellness" group. Older Adult Coffee Hour Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am Lobby Community Space at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. Register now Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Dec 5 2025 Fri Older Adult Coffee Hour 9:30am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 34 Event Details: Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, December 6, 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. Dec 6 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 "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, December 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. Dec 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation Saturday, December 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. Dec 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, December 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. Dec 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 "Digital Learning" group. Tech Help Drop-In Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Main Library Program Type: Digital Learning Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Tech Help Drop-In: Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns... Register now Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Dec 18 2025 Thu Tech Help Drop-In 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 12 Tech Help Drop-In Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device! No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required. The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Crime & Coffee: "The serial killer whisperer" Saturday, December 20, 2025 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: The Serial Killer Whisperer by Pete EarleyThe strange but true story of a man who suffers a traumatic brain injury and as a result is given the ability to converse with the world's... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Dec 20 2025 Sat Crime & Coffee: "The serial killer whisperer" 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library Register now 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: The Serial Killer Whisperer by Pete Earle
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, December 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. Dec 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 "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, January 23, 2026 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. Jan 23 2026 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 "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, February 27, 2026 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. Feb 27 2026 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).