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VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: "Little Women: The Musical"

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally present...

Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

Building With Blocks

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Building With Blocks:

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families

Building With Blocks

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, December 20, 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!   There will be no class on November 29 o...

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole 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.

Creative Studio logo

Sublimation Workshop: Custom Mugs

Friday, December 20, 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:

Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials.  In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print an...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials.  In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print and then sublimate onto a library-provided blank ceramic mug.  W

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Oak Park Public Library Board Committee Meeting

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Board Meeting:

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Program Type: Library Board

Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, December 21, 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...

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, December 21, 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

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:

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Bingo and Brunch With Bubbie

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Merriam Levkowitz, America's favorite Drag Bubbe, brings all of the glamour and humor that a game of bingo really needs as your amazing host for Bingo Brunch!Join us for bingo...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Merriam Levkowitz, America's favorite Drag Bubbe, brings all of the glamour and humor that a game of bingo really needs as your amazing host for Bingo Brunch!

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Death Cafe

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Death Cafe:

At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of ea...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Death Cafe

At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath.

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

LEGO Club

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

Friday, December 27, 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 ...

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).

Kwanzaa Stories and Songs with Mama Edie

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Mama Edie for an interactive storytelling performance in celebration of Kwanzaa! Stories and songs of the history of African descended people will be within the explanation of...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Mama Edie for an interactive storytelling performance in celebration of Kwanzaa! Stories and songs of the history of African descended people will be within the explanation of the principles of the Nguzo Saba.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Love on the Page

Love on the Page Book Discussion: "All Rhodes Lead Here"

Saturday, December 28, 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 All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata Aurora De La Torre, or Ora to her friends, knows moving back to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, isn't going to ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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 All Rhodes Lead Here

Kwanzaa Celebration

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Oak Park Public Library Celebrates Kwanzaa This event will showcase dance, drumming, poetry, and storytelling to honor the Black American Harvest celebration. Join us in celebra...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 146
Event Details:

Oak Park Public Library Celebrates Kwanzaa

Noon Year's Eve / Bluey Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Let's dance our way into the New Year and celebrate Bluey's win in our Kids' Election. No need to stay up until midnight - we will make some noise when the clock strikes twelve noo...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Let's dance our way into the New Year and celebrate Bluey's win in our Kids' Election. No need to stay up until midnight - we will make some noise when the clock strikes twelve noon! 

Sibshop for Kids Who Have a Disabled Sibling

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11. There is a class for ki...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11. There is a class for kids aged 3-6 on Sunday, January 12 at 2pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Reimagined Fairytales Storytime and Craft

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Once Upon a Time... The library invited you to hop into the pages of some well-loved fairy tales. Join us as we find out what happened to Humpty Dumpty after the fall and explor...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Once Upon a Time...

Craft Corner: Paper Bag Snowflakes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Craft Corner:

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcy...

Event Details:

Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able t...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Event Details:

Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able to turn your next grocery run into a winter delight.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, January 4, 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...

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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.

Drawing Workshop With Jacob Grant

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Author and illustrator Jacob Grant shares his new book Umami and leads kids in a drawing workshop! Best for early elementary-aged kids; preschoolers will need adult suppo...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Author and illustrator Jacob Grant shares his new book Umami and leads kids in a drawing workshop! Best for early elementary-aged kids; preschoolers will need adult support. Siblings are welcome.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tablet Time

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Golem and the Jinni"

Thursday, January 9, 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 Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker: Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic, created to be th...

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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

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 Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker: Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabble