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"Being Bilingual Rocks!" Kids Music Concert

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award winners Alina and Hamlet for a joyous and inclusive bilingual family-friendly musical experience. Come prepared to dance and sing!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award winners Alina and Hamlet for a joyous and inclusive bilingual family-friendly musical experience. Come prepared to dance and sing!

Stay & Play

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Encanto"

Wednesday, October 15, 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 animated film Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wonderous, charmed place called Encanto.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 15, 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 animated film Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wonderous, charmed place called Encanto.

Tea Talk

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Tea Talk:

A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required

Tea Talk

A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed.

Shrimp dish presented on a sliced half-pear

VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Harvest Crisps & Casseroles

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate the harvest season with comforting dishes that highlight fall’s rich flavors. In this class, we’ll make a creamy squash gratin and a spiced pear and cranberry crisp, combining savory and sweet for the ultimate fall-inspired meal.

Register now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on October 15, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the harvest season with comforting dishes that highlight fall’s rich flavors. In this class, we’ll make a creamy squash gratin and a spiced pear and cranberry crisp, combining savory and sweet for the ultimate fall-inspired meal.

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.

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, October 15, 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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

Thursday, October 16, 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.

Building Code Advisory Commission

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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
Horno Stars Band Photo. Two member of the band holding up horn instruments

Chicago Brass Band Concert: The Horno Stars

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Spend the evening enjoying the tunes of local Chicagoland area brass band The Horno Stars.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 16, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend the evening enjoying the tunes of local Chicagoland area brass band The Horno Stars.

OP Writers Group

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, October 17, 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.

OAK PARK LINE DANCE

Friday, October 17, 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

Friday Mtg Group

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Change 2

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Second session on Change

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

Second session on Change

Neon colored poker cards with the text "poker night" below

College Students: Poker Night

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School, Adults

♠️♥️ Poker Night: Go All In! ♦️♣️

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

♠️♥️ Poker Night: Go All In! ♦️♣️

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, October 18, 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.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, October 18, 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 October 18, 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.

NAUW Chicago Branch Seminar

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, October 18, 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.

Tau Xi Zeta - Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Meeting

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Womens Mentoring and Development

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

Womens Mentoring and Development

Puzzle

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 50 pieces and a maximum of 2000 pieces in the original box. 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 50 pieces and a maximum of 2000 pieces in the original box. 

Crime & coffee icon featuring a travel coffee cup with the shadow of a hand holding a knife behind

Crime & Coffee: "The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder"

Saturday, October 18, 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 ...

The Wager: tale of shipwreck, mutiny and

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 »

The Wager: tale of shipwreck, mutiny and

Death Cafe logo

Death Cafe

Sunday, October 19, 2025 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...

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 19, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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.