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Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Take Your Child to the Library Day is a day when thousands of libraries across the world celebrate library magic with free, fun, fabulous activities for families. Throughout the da...

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day is a day when thousands of libraries across the world celebrate library magic with free, fun, fabulous activities for families.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, February 1, 2025 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.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, February 1, 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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Required
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.

Jack and Jill of America

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Brookfield Zoo, the Park District of Oak Park’s Oak Park Conservatory, and the library to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Discover the rich cultural traditions ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Join the Brookfield Zoo, the Park District of Oak Park’s Oak Park Conservatory

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, February 1, 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...

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 »

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Womens Conference

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
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

Making Things Move STEM Lab

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed, hands-on adventure into the world of fluid power and simple machines! Each participant will build a device, unlocking the secrets of how powerful to...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partner, Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed, hands-on adventure into the world of fluid power and simple machines! Each participant will build a device, unlocking the secrets of how powerful tools work.

We Are Worth Fighting For Community Meeting

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Community organizing to defend our democracy and human rights.

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

Community organizing to defend our democracy and human rights.

Womens Conference

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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

OPALGA+ Board Retreat

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Cub scout Pack 28 5th grade den meeting

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

den meeting

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

den meeting

Tutortastic Tutoring Session

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Girl Scout Troop 47440

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodiverse adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club at the Main...

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

This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodiverse adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club at the Main Branch of the Oak Park Public Library.

Idea Box: Celebrating Local Black Artists

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

During Black History Month, we are proud to showcase the incredible talents of three local Black artists: Tia EtuAntonia RuppertHasani CannonRelated events:Art Exhibit Recepti...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

During Black History Month, we are proud to showcase the incredible talents of three local Black artists: 

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, February 3, 2025 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!  

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze 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.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inhere...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Art Exhibit Reception: Celebrating Local Black Artists

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and transform our world. This Black History Month, ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Oak Park Meditation Group

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for...

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

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.

Oak Park River Forest Alumni Chapter Board Meeting

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Hi Oak Park Library, This meeting will serve as our Monthly Board Meeting for the newly charter Oak Park River Forest Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, INC. We hope...

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

Hi Oak Park Library,

Healthy Habits Group

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Accent Care

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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 in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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.