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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!

Three Rocks Book Cover

Words on Wednesday: "Three Rocks"

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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 »

From Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead and Nobody's Fool, comes

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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 »

From Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead and Nobody's Fool, comes

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Milk"

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

A multi-Oscar award-winning film, Milk is a biopic about murdered politician Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man in America elected to major public office when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

A multi-Oscar award-winning film, Milk is a biopic about murdered politician Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man in America elected to major public office when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. 

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

RCTF Q3 PLANNING

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Fun in the Sun

Fun in the Sun

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects.

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Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects.

Barbie & Ken Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Barbie & Ken Club:

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may see...

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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.

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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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Longfellow Super Summer Math Program

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Journey to Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

You're invited to join us for an evening celebrating the 160th Juneteenth! Partake in fun-filled activities and build a strong sense of community spirit. 

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Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're invited to join us for an evening celebrating the 160th Juneteenth! Partake in fun-filled activities and build a strong sense of community spirit. 

Victories of the Heart Men's Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org. Anytime, from a...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

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