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Fairy Village (2024) Mixed Media 24 X 24

Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah

All Day 1/21 - 2/28
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.

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

Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.

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

A painting on a wooden table

Art Exhibit: "Spacing Out" by Jessica Alejandra Bizzle

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Welcome to the subconscious; if you wander, you will get lost.

The artworks in this exhibit gravitate towards abstraction and challenge the viewer’s consciousness as the eyes move along with the paint strokes to find the subject matter.

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Welcome to the subconscious; if you wander, you will get lost.

The artworks in this exhibit gravitate towards abstraction and challenge the viewer’s consciousness as the eyes move along with the paint strokes to find the subject matter.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:15pm - 3:15pm
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

CICC English

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 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

Irving Community Meeting

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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

Purim Storytime

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Come learn about the Jewish holiday of Purim with David from Temple Har Zion! There will be stories, songs, and snacks — all are welcome and costumes are encouraged. 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 22, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about the Jewish holiday of Purim with David from Temple Har Zion! There will be stories, songs, and snacks — all are welcome and costumes are encouraged. 

Degrowth Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Degrowth Coffee Hour is a book club where we talk about degrowth, the economic and social movement that can change the world. Join us for our second session of "Caliban and the Wit...

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

Degrowth Coffee Hour is a book club where we talk about degrowth, the economic and social movement that can change the world.

WCCC Jack and Jill GG3

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Grade group activity where children will present in black historical pioneers.

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

Grade group activity where children will present in black historical pioneers.

ABDO Chapter Meeting

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Business meeting

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

Business meeting

Grief Journaling

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Grief Journaling Workshop:

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’...

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Registration Required
Registration will close on February 22, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

image of a mosque and the word "Ramadan"

Celebrate Ramadan!

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Services Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Join the Oak Park Muslim Community in the library tradition of a special Ramadan Family Program! Families are invited to come together to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan through stories and creativity.

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

Join the Oak Park Muslim Community in the library tradition of a special Ramadan Family Program! Families are invited to come together to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan through stories and creativity.

Cub Scouts (Pack 16) - Webelos Den Meeting

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Den Meeting for 4th grade Webelos in Pack 16.

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

Den Meeting for 4th grade Webelos in Pack 16.

Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze 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!

 

 

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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
Youth mentors lead a Beyond the Books session at a library, engaging teens in discussion, while smiling

Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School

Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

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

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

Oak Park Meditation Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.
Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for re...

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

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.
Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom and compassion.

Cortney Rush

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Photo Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

Virtual Workshop: How to Write a Business Plan

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The WBDC presents a free virtual workshop on How to Write a Business Plan, designed specifically for pre-venture entrepreneurs.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

The WBDC presents a free virtual workshop on How to Write a Business Plan, designed specifically for pre-venture entrepreneurs.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.