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A painting by Nicole McNamara

Art Exhibit: "Finding Color in the Chaos" by Nicole McNamara

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Nicole McNamara is a self-taught abstract oil painter whose creative journey led her to discover both her ADHD and her identity as a lesbian in her 40s.

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Nicole McNamara is a self-taught abstract oil painter whose creative journey led her to discover both her ADHD and her identity as a lesbian in her 40s.

Painting by Jack Brockman

Art Exhibit: "Thy Pit Is Thy Bour" by Jack Brockman

All Day 6/3 - 7/5
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture

Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

Idea Box: Juneteenth

All Day 6/16 - 6/30
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

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

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Book Donations Accepted

All Day 6/20 - 6/28
Lobby Community Space 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...

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Program Type: Friends Board
Event Details:

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 »

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:15am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Summer Literacy Enrichment Program Planning Day

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Summer program planning session with team of eight people.

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

Summer program planning session with team of eight people.

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, June 20, 2025 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.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 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.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tech Time: Laser Cutter Workshop for Kids: Puzzles

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

Learn the basics of designing for a laser cutter, choose an image for a puzzle, and learn how to use the laser cutter puzzle maker software to make a puzzle to take home! Participants must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for

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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of designing for a laser cutter, choose an image for a puzzle, and learn how to use the laser cutter puzzle maker software to make a puzzle to take home! Participants must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, June 20, 2025 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!

 

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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.

OAK PARK LINE DANCE

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Friday group

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1
Love on the Page

Love on the Page Book Discussion: "Flawless"

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Love on the Page Book Discussion:

Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led ...

This month we will be discussing Flawless by Elsi

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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 11:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love on the Page Book Discussion

Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

This month we will be discussing Flawless by Elsi

Bin of books with a cup of coffee inside a bagel shop

Pop-Up Library: Books & Bagels

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:30am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults

Join us for a summer reading pop-up featuring two of our favorite things—books and bagels—at one of our newest Pop-Up Library partners,

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

Join us for a summer reading pop-up featuring two of our favorite things—books and bagels—at one of our newest Pop-Up Library partners,

Library Trustees at the Oak Park Farmers Market

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Meet and chat with local elected officials—your library trustees—at the Oak Park Farmers Market! 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Event Details:

Meet and chat with local elected officials—your library trustees—at the Oak Park Farmers Market! 

Test

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
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, June 21, 2025 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!

 

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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.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 21, 2025 @ 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.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

HEALTH WEALTH FITNESS

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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

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

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:15pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth