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Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.

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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?

Mural Makers

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals. Students will have the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

A monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tech Night for Kids: Explore coding with Robots (PK-2)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tech Night for Kids:

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

In this month's program, we'll have fun exploring coding concepts playing with different programmable floor robots such as code a mouse, Botley, and Bee Bot. Best for Kids in Pr...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Tech Night for Kids

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

In this month's program, we'll have fun exploring coding concepts playing with different programmable floor robots such as code a mouse, Botley, and Bee Bot.

Best for Kids in PreK-Grade 2.

Library staff and board members posing with the Book Bike

Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, 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 Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, 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 Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. 

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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.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross mo...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Barbie & Ken Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Barbie & Ken Club:

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may see...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole 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! Register for each class you will attend. No need ...

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Required
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Solo & Group Acts Are Welcome!

Best Day Ever: Karaoke Friday!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!

Wooden Train Open Play

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers. 

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Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Open notebook with pens

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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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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, June 15, 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...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

English written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

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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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.

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, June 15, 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

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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:

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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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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.

Raquel MacKay Story and Craft

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

"I Hear a Búho" is a rhyming story with text in both English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still and listening. I...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

"I Hear a Búho" is a rhyming story with text in both English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still and listening.

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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, June 17, 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! Register for each class you will attend. No need ...

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Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Grandad's Pride by Harry Woodgate

Grandad's Pride Parade & Craft

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:

Join us for a story, parade, and craft to celebrate Pride month!  In Grandad’s Pride by Harry Woodgate, Grandad and Milly help their town organize a Pride parade. Beginning...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a story, parade, and craft to celebrate Pride month! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.