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Book Release Event

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

This event is for my book, which will be released on May 19. I don’t believe my organization’s information is relevant here. While the book is informed by my experience founding an...

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

This event is for my book, which will be released on May 19. I don’t believe my organization’s information is relevant here.

SJCS Rehearsal

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A rehearsal for our B'nai Mitzvah class group presentation. Thier teachers and parents will watch the rehearsal and the actual ceremony is at a different location.

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

A rehearsal for our B'nai Mitzvah class group presentation. Thier teachers and parents will watch the rehearsal and the actual ceremony is at a different location.

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

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

Scheduled library closing

AWN Members Meet Up

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:45am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Gathering to help make connections

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

Gathering to help make connections

This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Chair Yoga:

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your ...

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on June 30, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

  • Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
  • Dress comfortably
  • Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
  • You are not required to keep your camera on
  • Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
  • Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

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.

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.

Thrive Talk

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Virtual: Adult Improv

Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 26, 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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Broadway musicals : a Jewish legacy"

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

In Broadway musicals : a Jewish legacy which is narrated by Tony-and Acad

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Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
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!

In Broadway musicals : a Jewish legacy which is narrated by Tony-and Acad

This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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.

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

Tree Talk & Stroll: Spring Edition

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Oak Park Public Library, Trinity Pierce of Chicago Region Trees Initiative and the Village of Oak Park Forestry Supervisor Grant Jones invite you for a Spring evening of tree appreciation.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Oak Park Public Library, Trinity Pierce of Chicago Region Trees Initiative and the Village of Oak Park Forestry Supervisor Grant Jones invite you for a Spring evening of tree appreciation.

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.

Open Stage Improv Performance

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
This event is in the "Library Board" group

Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Board Meeting:

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

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

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Tech Help Drop-In

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Registration Required
Registration will close on May 28, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech Help Drop-In

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

League of Women Voters Great Decisions

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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

Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition

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

Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tablet Time

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

American Sign Language Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join Oak Park staff on the fourth Thursday of the month for an American Sign Language Conversation Hour. Members of the Deaf community and those who sign are invited!

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Oak Park staff on the fourth Thursday of the month for an American Sign Language Conversation Hour. Members of the Deaf community and those who sign are invited!

Pro Bono Network Clinic

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Pro Bono Network Clinic to answer online legal questions.

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

Pro Bono Network Clinic to answer online legal questions.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group

Sticker Making Workshop

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Come make custom stickers!  During this workshop you will design, print, and cut your own die-cut, full color stickers. Use Canva.com to design digitally or hand draw your stickers with dye-based ink markers.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 29, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make custom stickers!  During this workshop you will design, print, and cut your own die-cut, full color stickers. Use Canva.com to design digitally or hand draw your stickers with dye-based ink markers.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Line Dance

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

Line Dance

Friday Mtg Group

Friday, May 29, 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
This event is in the "Friends Board" group

Book Donations Accepted

All Day 5/30 - 6/30
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends Board
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the 2026 Annual Book Fair to be held Ju

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Friends Board
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the 2026 Annual Book Fair to be held Ju

Community Awards Reception

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Community Awards Reception for community service by members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Tau Xi Zeta chapter.

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

Community Awards Reception for community service by members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Tau Xi Zeta chapter.