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"Fruit Abundant" Oil on Canvas, 2023

Art Exhibit: "The Joy of Plein Air Painting" by Priscilla Huang

All Day 8/27 - 9/28
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

From the artist "I discovered the joy of painting en plein air (a French term for 'in the open air,' referring to the practice of painting outdoors rather than in a studio) seven ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Event Details:

From the artist

Idea Box: Hispanic Heritage Month

All Day 9/15 - 10/15
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

You are invited to view what we have going on in the space this month!

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

You are invited to view what we have going on in the space this month!

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Le Marché with Broken Tart & MOOD

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, 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 Broken Tart and MOOD | Design + Build for Le Marché, a Parisian-inspired outdoor market showcasing art, vintage, provisions, and a whole lot more, weather...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Arts & Culture, 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 Broken Tart and MOOD | Design + Build for

Puppets on a stage

Bilingual Shake, Rattle & Read with Mr. Jose

Saturday, September 21, 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! Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Coding Fun For Kids

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code your own final project with Scratch in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code your own final project with Scratch in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting!

Daisy Troop 47914

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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
English written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

English Language Conversation

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
English Language Conversation:

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 f...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 28

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

Girl Scouts 47408

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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, September 21, 2024 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...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

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

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 »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Spark Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Historical discussion group

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

Historical discussion group

TCS Rhoer Club Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed. Sign up for each week you...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.

Zeta Phi Beta Womens Empowerment Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Board Orientation Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Orientation for new board member

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

Orientation for new board member

Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco photograph

RESCHEDULED: An Inside Look at Climate Reporting in Chicagoland

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 at 7 pm. Register now. Get an inside look at current climate stories in the Chicago area with Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, a...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Event Details:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 at 7 pm. Register now.

chicago-sf book discussion

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Discuss The Reformatory by Tannarive Due

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

Discuss The Reformatory by Tannarive Due

Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodiverse adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club at the Dole...

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

This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodiverse adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club at the Dole Branch of the Oak Park Public Library.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Fall Fest at Rehm Park

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
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 Rehm Park for the Park District of Oak Park's annual family-friendly Fall Fest, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and e...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: 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 Rehm Park for the Park District of Oak Park's annual family-friendly

Audio Booth Reservation

Sunday, September 22, 2024 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

ILLCF Oral History

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

ILLCF will conduct oral histories of local leaders.

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

ILLCF will conduct oral histories of local leaders.

5th grade cub scout meeting

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Lincoln school 5th grade cub scout den meeting

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

Lincoln school 5th grade cub scout den meeting

Troop 2 Patrol Leaders Council

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Boy Scout Planning Meeting

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

Boy Scout Planning Meeting

Tutortastic

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space