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Financial Stewardship

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

Conversation for Spirituality

Saturday, December 28, 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

Kwanzaa Stories and Songs with Mama Edie

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Mama Edie for an interactive storytelling performance in celebration of Kwanzaa! Stories and songs of the history of African descended people will be within the explanation of...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Mama Edie for an interactive storytelling performance in celebration of Kwanzaa! Stories and songs of the history of African descended people will be within the explanation of the principles of the Nguzo Saba.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Love on the Page

Love on the Page Book Discussion: "All Rhodes Lead Here"

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Love on the Page Book Discussion:

Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led ...

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata Aurora De La Torre, or Ora to her friends, knows moving back to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, isn't going to ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Love on the Page Book Discussion

Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing All Rhodes Lead Here

Graduation Celebration

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Kwanzaa Celebration

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Oak Park Public Library Celebrates Kwanzaa This event will showcase dance, drumming, poetry, and storytelling to honor the Black American Harvest celebration. Join us in celebra...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 147
Event Details:

Oak Park Public Library Celebrates Kwanzaa

Noon Year's Eve / Bluey Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Let's dance our way into the New Year and celebrate Bluey's win in our Kids' Election. No need to stay up until midnight - we will make some noise when the clock strikes twelve noo...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Let's dance our way into the New Year and celebrate Bluey's win in our Kids' Election. No need to stay up until midnight - we will make some noise when the clock strikes twelve noon! 

Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are ...

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

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

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 on this website and at the Eme...

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

Scheduled library closing

Sibshop for Kids Who Have a Disabled Sibling

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11. There is a class for ki...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11. There is a class for kids aged 3-6 on Sunday, January 12 at 2pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Reimagined Fairytales Storytime and Craft

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Once Upon a Time... The library invited you to hop into the pages of some well-loved fairy tales. Join us as we find out what happened to Humpty Dumpty after the fall and explor...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Once Upon a Time...

Friday group

Friday, January 3, 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

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

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

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

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