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Liliana's Incible Summer

Latine Author Book Cafe: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice"

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Latine Author Book Cafe:

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about libr...

Event Details:

October Pick: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: a sister's search for justice" by Cristina Rivera Garza PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A NEW YORK TIMES&...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

Event Details:

October Pick: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: a sister's search for justice" by Cristina Rivera Garza

Adult Improv

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Adult Improv:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hil...

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 61

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

Auxiliary Meeting

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting -- October

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Economy Shop Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:30am
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 Scoville Park

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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...

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.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Township Senior Services

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
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 »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and even...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: 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 »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: Vampire in Brooklyn

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

Event Details:

This week the comic tale of horror and seduction with Eddie Murphy and Angela Basset. A vampire pursues an New York City police detective who has no idea she's the half-undead, hal...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

This week the comic tale of horror and seduction with Eddie Murphy and Angela Basset. A vampire pursues an New York City police detective who has no idea she's the half-undead, half-human member of a dying tribe of vampires. 

DIY Magic Wands

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Unleash your creative magic! Join us to learn how to craft and decorate your own magic wand.  This program is best for children ages 5 & up with the help of a caregiver...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Unleash your creative magic! Join us to learn how to craft and decorate your own magic wand. 

This program is best for children ages 5 & up with the help of a caregiver.

Tutoring

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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
Tea Talk

Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these fee...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these feelings come up.

Ken Dombrowski Picture

Chicago on Screen: Movie Tales and Trivia

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn behind the scenes stories and fun facts about movies that were filmed in the Chicagoland area with Ken Dombrowski Ken Dombrowski A native Chicagoan, Ken had a successfu...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 147
Event Details:

Learn behind the scenes stories and fun facts about movies that were filmed in the Chicagoland area with Ken Dombrowski

Ken Dombrowski

Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. This is an entry-level game created by Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosa...

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

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.

ROYAL Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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

Inner State Stories

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Errol McLendon is a Chicago solo performer and storyteller. He will present a slide show and tell stories about road trips he took with his mother and the roadside attractions the...

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

Errol McLendon is a Chicago solo performer and storyteller. He will present a slide show and tell stories about road trips he took with his mother and the roadside attractions they enjoyed. The intended audience is older adults.

RfR Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
ES Headshots

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect With Erika Sanchez

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo. Register now...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of 

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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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...

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.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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 »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5. Enjoy an engaging storytime and then st...

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

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 »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime

Youth Network Council

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Access Granted

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills....

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

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

Peace of the Land

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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

P.E.O. Chapter CO

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CO social Speaker: Jeri Preston of the University of Michigan Topic: Short program on Artificial Intelligence

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

Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CO social
Speaker: Jeri Preston of the University of Michigan
Topic: Short program on Artificial Intelligence

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Book discussion.

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

Book discussion.