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Words on Wednesday: "Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay"

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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 »

Event Details:

Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel is a profound compendium of intimate, inspiring essays and thoughtful prompts that will keep you afloat...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 32

Words on Wednesday

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel is a profound compendium of i

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: Insidious

Wednesday, October 16, 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:

A true horror film during for this week: Devote parents Josh and Renai played by Patrick Wilson and Rose Bryne are haunted by supernatural forces as their young son inexplicably fa...

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Required
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:

A true horror film during for this week: Devote parents Josh and Renai played by Patrick Wilson and Rose Bryne are haunted by supernatural forces as their young son inexplicably falls into a coma.

Tea Talk

Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tech Night for Kids

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Tech Night for Kids:

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Tech Night for Kids

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

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Building Bridges, Building Futures: A Conversation with Jahmal Cole on Empowering Communities

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jahmal Cole, the visionary founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City! In this engaging event, Jahmal will share his experiences ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 148
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jahmal Cole, the visionary founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City! In this engaging event, Jahmal will share his experiences and insights on creating positive change within communities.

ROYAL Meeting

Wednesday, October 16, 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

Victories of the Heart Men's Group

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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 in the Storytime Room

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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.

Roman's Birthday

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Access Granted

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission October Meeting.

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

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission October Meeting.

Just Wright Cover

Melanin Love Film Series: "Just Wright"

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships. In Just Wright, Leslie Wright (Latifah) is a straight-shooting physical therapist who g...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross mo...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

D97 Parent Networking

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 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

Oak Park Writers Group

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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

Supported Developmental Playgroup

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole 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: 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.

Building With Blocks

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Building With Blocks:

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families

Building With Blocks

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Read to a Dog

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Dogs love to hear kids read and appreciate the cuddles as well! Come to the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions provided, or choose your own. ...

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

Dogs love to hear kids read and appreciate the cuddles as well! Come to the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions provided, or choose your own.

Tutoring

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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
Move Me Soul

Move Me Soul

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

If you're into Yoga and dancing, Move Me Soul is the perfect program for you! This class is split into two parts where you can freely express yourself and unwind through movement. ...

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

If you're into Yoga and dancing, Move Me Soul is the perfect program for you! This class is split into two parts where you can freely express yourself and unwind through movement.

Park with trees

Introduction to Forest Bathing

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will l...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing.

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Oak Park Farmers Market

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, 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 the Oak Park Farmers Market, weather permitting. New to the Book Bike? Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Kids & Families

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 the Oak Park Farmers Market, weather permitting.