LaLeche League Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm Storytime Room at Main Library Description of Meeting/Event: Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support. Main Library Jan 20 2026 Tue LaLeche League 7:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Description of Meeting/Event Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah All Day 1/21 - 2/28 Gallery at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery. View Details This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Jan-Feb 2026 Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah All Day 1/21–2/28 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Veterans Room at Main Library Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Urban Sketching Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Description of Meeting/Event: Urban sketching techniques. Main Library Jan 21 2026 Wed Urban Sketching 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Urban sketching techniques.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Stay & Play Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Stay & Play 10:30am–11:30am Main Library 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. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Words on Wednesday: Before the Coffee Gets Cold Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Words on Wednesday: Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » In Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets C Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Words on Wednesday: Before the Coffee Gets Cold 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Words on Wednesday Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » In Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets C
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Read to a Dog Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Kids & Families Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own. View Details This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Read to a Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Age Group: Middle School, High School Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement. Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Why Fish Don't Exist" Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Scoville Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led... Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Why Fish Don't Exist" 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions. Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Author Visit: Rebecca Fishow and Erika Eckart Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Veterans Room at Main Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Hear from local authors Erika Eckhart and Rebecca Fishow as they discuss their new books. Books will be available to purchase through Dandelion Bookshop Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Author Visit: Rebecca Fishow and Erika Eckart 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Hear from local authors Erika Eckhart and Rebecca Fishow as they discuss their new books. Books will be available to purchase through Dandelion Bookshop
Open Circle Men's Group Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Description of Meeting/Event: Group for men to discuss issues in their lives Main Library Jan 21 2026 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 Description of Meeting/Event 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 in the Storytime Room Thursday, January 22, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 22, 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.
Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Description of Meeting/Event: Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition Main Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tablet Time Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Tablet Time: It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more! Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5. Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Tablet Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Tablet Time It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more! Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library Main Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Music Making With Synthesizers 101 (With Ableton & VCV Rack) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Creative Studio at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Experiment with musical ideas in a relaxed group setting! This workshop will overview the basics of using synthesizers to create melodies and textures in Ableton Live and with library equipment available in the Creative Studio. Register now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Music Making With Synthesizers 101 (With Ableton & VCV Rack) 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Experiment with musical ideas in a relaxed group setting! This workshop will overview the basics of using synthesizers to create melodies and textures in Ableton Live and with library equipment available in the Creative Studio.
Palestine: A Socialist Introduction Book Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library Description of Meeting/Event: Having read the first part of the book Palestine: A Socialist Introduction, we'll be viewing the movie 1948: Creation & Catastrophe. You can find the free ebook at https://www.haym... Dole Branch Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Palestine: A Socialist Introduction Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Having read the first part of the book Palestine: A Socialist Introduction, we'll be viewing the movie 1948: Creation & Catastrophe.
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, January 23, 2026 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 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, January 23, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am–11:00am Dole Branch Library Register now Registration will close on January 23, 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.
Oak Park Line Dance Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm Veterans Room at Main Library Description of Meeting/Event: Oak Park Line Dance Main Library Jan 23 2026 Fri Oak Park Line Dance 11:15am–12:15pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event Oak Park Line Dance
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group One-on-One Small Business Consulting Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Main Library Program Type: Careers & Businesses Age Group: Adults Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA). View Details This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group Jan 23 2026 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).
Veterans for Unification Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm Veterans Room at Main Library Description of Meeting/Event: Meeting for veterans with speaker to discuss health issues and other issues important to veterans. Main Library Jan 24 2026 Sat Veterans for Unification 9:30am–12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event Meeting for veterans with speaker to discuss health issues and other issues important to veterans.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read Saturday, January 24, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 24, 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.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group English Language Conversation Saturday, January 24, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Jan 24 2026 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 24, 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.