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Oak Park Chapter Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Meeting Space at Virtual
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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!

 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

April Meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, ...

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

April Meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 100,000 members and chapters in all 50 states.

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

English Language Conversation

Saturday, April 11, 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 11, 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.

FLWT Volunteer Scheduler Training

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Young & Restless:

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to...

#babytoddler

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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

Paginas y Platicas: "Temporada de huracanas"

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca

Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca

Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". 

Pure Joy Ministries Meetting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Meeting with board members. Drinks and sandwiches will be brought in.

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

Meeting with board members. Drinks and sandwiches will be brought in.

CNSC ND Creative Co-Working

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Creative Co-Working Attendees will bring art / craft projects to work on Light snacks and coloring sheets will be provided

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

Creative Co-Working
Attendees will bring art / craft projects to work on
Light snacks and coloring sheets will be provided

Ananda Chicago

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Meditation Group

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

Meditation Group

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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

Poetry Meeting/Poetry Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

NCNW Day of Sisterhood

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Getting together to offer a new member orientation, recognize new members, and to have a fellowship with the members.

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

Getting together to offer a new member orientation, recognize new members, and to have a fellowship with the members.

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

Art Exhibit Reception: "Circle of Ancestors" by Marea Cordero

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Art Reception: Meet artist Marea Cordero and enjoy light refreshments.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Art Reception: Meet artist Marea Cordero and enjoy light refreshments.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Week of the Young Child Open Play

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we will be hosting an open play for families to explore, discover, and of course, play! Best for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

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

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we will be hosting an open play for families to explore, discover, and of course, play! Best for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Theta Chi Sigma Philo Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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

OCC Meeting

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Brownie Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Brownie Troop #47836 Meeting

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

Brownie Troop #47836 Meeting

EveryBody Can Dance

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Inclusive Creative Movement workshop that is free and open to the public, inclusive of people with disabilities.

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

Inclusive Creative Movement workshop that is free and open to the public, inclusive of people with disabilities.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Neurodivergent Nerdout!

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

This new multigenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose how to participate, including signing up for five minutes to share about a favorite topic or hanging out in the space.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 12, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

This new multigenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose how to participate, including signing up for five minutes to share about a favorite topic or hanging out in the space.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Jack and Jill Teen Meeting

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Jack and Jill Teen Meeting

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

Jack and Jill Teen Meeting

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

"A Kind of Spark" Screening & Discussion

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate Autism Acceptance with a screening of the first two episodes of A Kind of Spark, based on the

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 12, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Autism Acceptance with a screening of the first two episodes of A Kind of Spark, based on the

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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

Longfellow Girl Scouts Troop #47440

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space