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Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

meeting to discuss advocacy around affordable housing in Oak Park

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

meeting to discuss advocacy around affordable housing in Oak Park

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Older Adult Coffee Hour

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

Barbie & Ken Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Barbie & Ken Club:

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may see...

#FridayFun

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

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

#FridayFun

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, January 9, 2026 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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Creative Studio logo

Laser Cutter Workshop: Acrylic LED Lamps

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button!

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button!

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Oak Park Line Dance Class

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

Oak Park Line Dance Class

Bring Your Own Coffee Hour

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Friday mtg group

Friday, January 9, 2026 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
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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, January 10, 2026 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 January 10, 2026 @ 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.

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Simplifying Our Sketches

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

The goal is to teach urban sketchers how to simplify complex scenes.

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

The goal is to teach urban sketchers how to simplify complex scenes.

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

ABA and Autism: Flexible Care for Families in Need

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Boy Scout leadership training

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:15pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

introduction to leadership skills for Boy Scouts.

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

introduction to leadership skills for Boy Scouts.

ABDO Transition Meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Brownie Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Girl Scout Monthly Meeting

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

Girl Scout Monthly Meeting

Two magicians posing with an oversized playing card and a ukulele

Cosmic Romantics

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us for an afternoon of comedy and magic with the Cosmic Romantics.  Eric and Elizabeth are a vaudeville-inspired duo who have performed at the Comedy Store, Second City, and The Magic Castle.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of comedy and magic with the Cosmic Romantics.  Eric and Elizabeth are a vaudeville-inspired duo who have performed at the Comedy Store, Second City, and The Magic Castle.

Pack 16 Lions Meeting

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Girl Scouts Troop 47881

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47991 Meeting

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47991 Meeting

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

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47991 Meeting

Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Longfellow Girl Scouts Troop #47440 Meeting

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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