This event is in the "Kids & Families" group 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am–10:30am Offsite 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Coding for Kids & Teens! 11:00am–12:45pm Main Library Register now 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 Aug 6 2025 Wed Detection by Daylight 1:00pm–2:30pm 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. Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Princess Bride" 1:00pm–3:30pm Main Library Register now 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. Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Origami for Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Register now 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Medicare Basics 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Register now 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 Aug 6 2025 Wed Open Circle Men's Group 7:00pm–8:30pm 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–10:30am Offsite 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 View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–11:00am Offsite 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: Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Maker Show-and-Tell 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now 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. Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 7 2025 Thu BYOBook Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Register now 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 View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Book Bike: Thursday Night Out 5:00pm–7:00pm Offsite 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now 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! View Details This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am–11:00am Dole Branch Library 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Baby/Toddler Rainbow Nature Exploration 11:00am–11:45am Main Library Register now 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE 11:15am–12:15pm 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 View Details Registration 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Cancelled CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Registration closed 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Book Bike: StArt Your Weekend 3:00pm–5:00pm Offsite 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! View Details This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am Main Library 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Bilingual Coding For Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Aug 9 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Kids Chess Class 10:15am–11:15am Main Library Register now 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 View Details This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am Main Library 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 » #babytoddler 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Medicare Basics 11:30am–12:30pm Main Library Register now 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.