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Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, October 21, 2024 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!   There will be no class on November 4 du...

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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Mills Park Tower

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Mills Park Tower for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on th...

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 Mills Park Tower for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

LGBTQ+ Youth Program

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Beyond

Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentorship Program

Monday, October 21, 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:

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...

Register now
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: 149
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.

Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

Voter Registration Information

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the lobby and get information about registration with a Deputy Registrar sponsored by HEADCOUNT Voter Qualifications:  To register to vote, you must be: A ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Event Details:

Stop by the lobby and get information about registration with a Deputy Registrar sponsored by HEADCOUNT

Voter Qualifications: 

To register to vote, you must be:

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Glowing Creepy Crawly Jars

Craft Corner: Spooky Jars

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Craft Corner:

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcy...

Event Details:

Let's have fun making glowing creepy crawly jars! Bring an empty, clean jar from home, or use our upcycled jars. You can also bring any plastic spiders or other leftover Hallo...

Registration closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Event Details:

Let's have fun making glowing creepy crawly jars! Bring an empty, clean jar from home, or use our upcycled jars.

Haunted Trails Tales in the Dark

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Get ready for some spooky stories after dark! Join us outside the library for a series of light fright stories and fun. Best for preschool and elementary age kids. Costumes enco...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready for some spooky stories after dark! Join us outside the library for a series of light fright stories and fun.

Best for preschool and elementary age kids. Costumes encouraged.

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Girls on the Rise Parent Night

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Collaboration for Early Childhood Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
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

Oak Park Referendum Presentation by League of Women Voters

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Learn about the two referendum questions on the Oak Park November Ballot through a presentation. Redistricting is a non-binding question and Ranked Choice Voting for Oak Park Villa...

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

Learn about the two referendum questions on the Oak Park November Ballot through a presentation. Redistricting is a non-binding question and Ranked Choice Voting for Oak Park Village President and Trustees is a binding question.

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Board
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Program Type: Friends Board

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

Kids Election Voting Opens

All Day
Children's Services Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

The polls are open! Stop by any library branch from October 22 through November 5 to vote with your pennies in our kid-friendly election. Will you support Pete the Cat or Bluey? Al...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Services Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Civic Learning, Kids & Families
Event Details:

The polls are open! Stop by any library branch from October 22 through November 5 to vote with your pennies in our kid-friendly election. Will you support Pete the Cat or Bluey?

Accent Care

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Paul Ries Meeting

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
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 in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Tinkergarten Nature Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Longtime Tinkergarten teacher Amy Carson will lead kids and their beloved grown-ups through a playful, purposeful outdoor learning session. Dress for the weather and come prepar...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Longtime Tinkergarten teacher Amy Carson will lead kids and their beloved grown-ups through a playful, purposeful outdoor learning session.

Audio Booth Reservation

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Puppets on a stage

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

Event Details:

  #babytoddler

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

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

 

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Blood Drive

The Community Blood Center: Blood Drive

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Center Blood Drive To schedule your donation, visit communityblood.org/donor. Click "Donate Now" and search for sponsor code C072. You also may call 80...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Center Blood Drive