Event List

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Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
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

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

(Re)Building Trust in Tech Planning

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming. This is n...

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

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming.

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

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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 d...

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

Youth Network Council

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Baby & Toddler Art Exploration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

In honor of Week of the Young Child, drop in for some collaborative, open-ended art-making with your own little Kahlo, Rembrandt or Basquiat. Great art can be messy, so please...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In honor of Week of the Young Child, drop in for some collaborative, open-ended art-making with your own little Kahlo, Rembrandt or Basquiat. 

The Community Blood Center: Blood Drive

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Center Blood DriveTo schedule your donation, visit communityblood.org/donor. Click "Donate Now" and search for sponsor code C072. You also may call 800-28...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Center Blood Drive

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

OPPL Staff Event

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

DuShaun Branch Pollard of Sage Gawd Collective will lead a Gentle Yoga class. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DuShaun Branch Pollard of Sage Gawd Collective will lead a Gentle Yoga class. 

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.

Great Decisions- The Future of NATO and European Security

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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

(Re)Building Trust in Tech Planning

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming. This is n...

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

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming.

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:15pm - 5:15pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Math tutor

Thursday, April 10, 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

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

(Re)Building Trust in Tech Planning

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming. This is n...

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

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming.

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

Supported Storytime and Family Play

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

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

VIRTUAL: Library Love With Mychal Threets

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with library sensation Mychal Threets, in conversation with one of our very own librarians, Jabez. A literacy ambassador and librarian, Mychal ...

Register now
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 409
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with library sensation Mychal Threets, in conversation with one of our very own librarians, Jabez. 

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.

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging With Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account @alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hid...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account @alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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 made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

Oak Park Toastmasters

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Stretch Life Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Stretched is a life group of Lifeline Church created to help people with guidance, support, and encourage with being stretched within life.

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

Stretched is a life group of Lifeline Church created to help people with guidance, support, and encourage with being stretched within life.

Community Connections Fund

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Barbie & Ken Club

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Barbie & Ken Club:

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may see...

Event Details:

#FridayFun

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

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

Event Details:

#FridayFun

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! 

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

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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