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This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Coding for Kids & Teens!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! 

Detection by Daylight

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Princess Bride"

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

The film starts as a grandfather reads a story about a beautiful young woman named Buttercup to his bored grandson. Then, the audience is magically transported to a tale complete with heros, villians, creepy creatures, and a love story. 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

The film starts as a grandfather reads a story about a beautiful young woman named Buttercup to his bored grandson. Then, the audience is magically transported to a tale complete with heros, villians, creepy creatures, and a love story. 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Origami for Kids

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

Level up your Origami skills! We will provide paper and take you through a couple of patterns as a group.  Best for kids ages 8-11. Please register each attendee as space is limited. 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your Origami skills! We will provide paper and take you through a couple of patterns as a group.  Best for kids ages 8-11. Please register each attendee as space is limited. 

This event is in the "Civic Learning" group

Medicare Basics

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing.  We are here to help.  Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.  

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing.  We are here to help.  Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.  

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

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

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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 »

The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rat

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

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 »

The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rat

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Maker Show-and-Tell

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 7, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

BYOBook Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

Love reading and want to share your book joy with other kids? Join our BYOBook Club! No pre-reading necessary - we'll eat snacks, talk about what we're enjoying and share recommendations. For kids entering grades 3-6. 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 7, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love reading and want to share your book joy with other kids? Join our BYOBook Club! No pre-reading necessary - we'll eat snacks, talk about what we're enjoying and share recommendations. For kids entering grades 3-6. 

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

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

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 »

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 8, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Baby/Toddler Rainbow Nature Exploration

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

It's never too early to start exploring nature! Join us for a reading of Rainbowsaurus to learn celebrate each color represented in the Pride flag, along with nature based science play, perfect for babies, toddlers, and their siblings. 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 8, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's never too early to start exploring nature! Join us for a reading of Rainbowsaurus to learn celebrate each color represented in the Pride flag, along with nature based science play, perfect for babies, toddlers, and their siblings. 

Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
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

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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...

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th. 

Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th. 

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Book Bike: StArt Your Weekend

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The Book Bike visits The OP Arts District for StArt Your Weekend, weather permitting. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

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 »

The Book Bike visits The OP Arts District for StArt Your Weekend, weather permitting. 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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!

 

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.

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Bilingual Coding For Kids

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

“Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!”

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

“Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!”

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group

English Language Conversation

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
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 "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Young & Restless

Saturday, August 9, 2025 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...

#babytoddler

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

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 »

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Medicare Basics

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing.  We are here to help.  Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.  

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing.  We are here to help.  Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.