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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Namesake"

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting 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!

Based on Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's debut novel, The Namesake starring Kal Penn is a poignant saga of cultures clashing across generations as a Bengali family attempts to acclimate to life in the United States.&nb

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting 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!

Based on Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's debut novel, The Namesake starring Kal Penn is a poignant saga of cultures clashing across generations as a Bengali family attempts to acclimate to life in the United States.&nb

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Sound Bath Meditation:

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Calm your mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. This soothing practice creates a sense of calm, peace, and re...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Sound Bath Meditation

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Calm your mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. This soothing practice creates a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation, promoting good health and balanced energy. Surrounded by the gentle sounds and vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, along with Tingsha bells, you'll be guided to connect with your deeper self-consciousness. Some meditation sound baths may also incorporate soft singing, nature sounds, or rhythmic, abstract music.

Please wear comfortable clothing. You may choose to sit on a chair or lie on a yoga mat, and you’re welcome to bring a blanket or pillow for added comfort. If possible, bring your own yoga mat, as our supply is limited.

To ensure participants fully benefit from the health and wellness aspects of this meditative experience, the doors will close five minutes after the session begins.

About the facilitator
Rhonda Fentry began working in the health and fitness industry in 1989, working as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, fitness manager, and group fitness director at various health clubs throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Rhonda holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Human Movement from A.T. Still University, School of Health Science, and fitness certification through the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, Physicalmind Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine, as a certified Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and received her 200-hour Yoga teacher training certificate (CYT) through Yogafit. She takes a holistic approach to health and fitness, and her goal is to create balance between the mind, body, and spirit in her students.

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Disability Access Commission Meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. This is an entry-level game created by Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosa...

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

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.

Kiwanis Scholarship Awardees

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

This will be a chance to meet the Scholarship Awardees for 2025

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

This will be a chance to meet the Scholarship Awardees for 2025

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
French Conversation Hour:

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome...

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Tech Help Drop-In:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required

Tech Help Drop-In

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!

No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.

The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Math tutor

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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

Inquisitive Mjnds

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Informal podcast discussion group

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

Informal podcast discussion group

Chicago Philosophy MeetUp

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Book discussion.

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

Book discussion.

Growing Community Media Panel Discussion

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Panel discussion for approximately 100 attendees

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

Panel discussion for approximately 100 attendees

Friday group

Friday, May 30, 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

Jack and Jill Meeting

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Meeting for Jack and Jill Skit

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

Meeting for Jack and Jill Skit

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Community Partner" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, May 31, 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.

Register now
Registration Required
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.

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

April regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America

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

April regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Book Bike: What's Blooming on Harrison

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
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 »

The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. 

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

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 »

The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. 

Free State of Illinois Basset Training Class

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

BOOK CLUB on Motherhood

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 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

Windy City Embroiderers Stitch In

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Stitch In.

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

Stitch In.

This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Community Partner" group.

A Day In Our Village

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Community Partner
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as we pitch our tents in neighboring Scoville Park at A Day In Our Village. 

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

Join us and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as we pitch our tents in neighboring Scoville Park at A Day In Our Village. 

Piano Recital

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Children preforming for an audience for a recital.  Children and parents will be attending. 

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

Children preforming for an audience for a recital.  Children and parents will be attending. 

Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Monthly Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting

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

Monthly Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

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