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Thrive Talks Community Education Series: Befriending Your Inner and Outer Critic: Building a Better Relationship with Others and Yourself

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Befriending Your Inner and Outer Critic: Building a Better Relationship with Others and Yourself - Many of us walk around with inner and outer critic parts - reactions to ours...

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

Befriending Your Inner and Outer Critic: Building a Better Relationship with Others and Yourself - Many of us walk around with inner and outer critic parts - reactions to ourselves or others that are marked by anger or

Virtual: Adult Improv

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Adult Improv:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hil...

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on March 31, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

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.

Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

Pop-Up Play

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?

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

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Violinist Nissa Anderson teaches a young stuent

Meet a Violin Concert & Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Enjoy a violin demonstration and storytime for ages 3-6 with musician Nissa Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games and try out a real violin!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a violin demonstration and storytime for ages 3-6 with musician Nissa Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games and try out a real violin!

Detection by Daylight

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "That Thing You Do"

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans 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!

In That Thing You Do, local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans 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!

In That Thing You Do, local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager.

Make Your Own Bookmarks

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

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

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

CPS Math Thinking Coaches Session 3

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

Wooden Train Open Play

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Open notebook with pens

Teen Debate Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Book discussion.

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

Book discussion.

Creative Studio logo

Intermediate Sewing Workshop - Make a Tote Bag

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Tote bags have been around for centuries, and although the shapes and materials may change, they are likely the most customizable bag created.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tote bags have been around for centuries, and although the shapes and materials may change, they are likely the most customizable bag created.

Oak Park Writers Group

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

LaLeche League

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

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

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

Older Adult Coffee Hour

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 3, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

OA Coffee Breakout

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 Line Dance

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Oak Park Line Dance

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

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday Meeting Group

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

English Language Conversation

Saturday, April 4, 2026 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.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 4, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

Passover Playdate

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

PJ Library Passover event

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

PJ Library Passover event