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Idea Box: "Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World"

All Day 1/29 - 3/20
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo's World
January 29–March 20

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo's World
January 29–March 20

The Dentist 2026 Mixed Media

Art Exhibit: "Green and Gold II" by Mike Stidham

All Day 3/3 - 4/4
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World Q&A

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Oak Park Public Library as we host the Maintaining Wonder team for a Q&A panel featuring:

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Join the Oak Park Public Library as we host the Maintaining Wonder team for a Q&A panel featuring:

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Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 1)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Toastmasters March 12, 2026 Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
The Dentist 2026 Mixed Media

Art Exhibit Reception: "Green and Gold II" by Mike Stidham

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Art Reception: Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Art Reception: Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Out With Purpose March Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

March Board 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

March Board meeting

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission March 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

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

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Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 2)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Chicago a cappella Board Meeting

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Chicago a cappella March board meeting

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

Chicago a cappella March board meeting

Support Services Available for Those Caring for Seniors and Children

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Are you a family caregiver? Do you ... *Take a relative, spouse, neighbor, child relative under 18, or significant other to medical appointments or shopping? *Prepare their me...

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

Are you a family caregiver?

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Creative Studio logo

Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 3)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

ABC and Ds of Medicare

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A B C and Ds of Medicare I will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend. Free seminar! Worked well last March!

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

A B C and Ds of Medicare

I will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend.

Free seminar!

Worked well last March!

The ABC and Ds of Medicare

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A B C and Ds of Medicare I will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend. Free seminar! Worked well last March!

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

A B C and Ds of Medicare

I will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend.

Free seminar!

Worked well last March!

The ABC and Ds of Medicare

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A B C and Ds of Medicare I will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend. Free seminar! Worked well last March!

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

A B C and Ds of Medicare

I will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend.

Free seminar!

Worked well last March!

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 7, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Balancing pile of pebbles

Hidden Disability Healing Circle

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

EveryBody Can Dance

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Inclusive Creative Movement workshop that is free and open to the public, inclusive of people with disabilities.

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

Inclusive Creative Movement workshop that is free and open to the public, inclusive of people with disabilities.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 14, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Deangelo & the Dandelion by Roy Kinsey Storytime Reading

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Join the Oak Park Public Library and our partners as we host Roy Kinsey for a storytime first reading of Deangelo and t

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join the Oak Park Public Library and our partners as we host Roy Kinsey for a storytime first reading of Deangelo and t

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.