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Craft Corner: Paper Bag Snowflakes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Craft Corner:

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcy...

Event Details:

Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able t...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Event Details:

Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able to turn your next grocery run into a winter delight.

Daisy Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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

English Language Conversation

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults
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 f...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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.

OPRC Board Meeting - January

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Oak Park Runners Club 2025 kick off board meeting

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

Oak Park Runners Club 2025 kick off board meeting

Chapter Meeting

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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

We Are Worth Fighting For Community Meeting

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Community organizing to defend democracy and human rights

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

Community organizing to defend democracy and human rights

Once Upon A Goal Vision Board

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Good Girlfriends Social Club Is A Group Of Women ages 21-Up That Host Different Events Each Month. At the end of every year, people jump into a frenzy deciding what they want to ...

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

Good Girlfriends Social Club Is A Group Of Women ages 21-Up That Host Different Events Each Month.

Housing Forward Supportive Housing Team Meeting

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Supportive Housing Team Meeting

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

Supportive Housing Team Meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!  

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze 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.

Drawing Workshop With Jacob Grant

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Author and illustrator Jacob Grant shares his new book Umami and leads kids in a drawing workshop! Best for early elementary-aged kids; preschoolers will need adult suppo...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Author and illustrator Jacob Grant shares his new book Umami and leads kids in a drawing workshop! Best for early elementary-aged kids; preschoolers will need adult support. Siblings are welcome.

Oak Park Coalition

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

U.S. POINTER

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Team meeting for research study purposes 

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

Team meeting for research study purposes 

Puppets on a stage

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

Event Details:

 #babytoddler

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

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. 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.

Arbor West Neighbors

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Health and Wealth

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Handel Week Board of Directors

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Board of Directors meeting

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

Board of Directors meeting

Oak Park Runners Club Jan Kick-Off Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

January kick off club meeting

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

January kick off club meeting

Economy Shop Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:45am - 12:15pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

AWN monthly board meeting

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

AWN monthly board meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Detection by Daylight

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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

RfR Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room