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Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

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

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

Sounds Good Alto Sectional

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Sectional rehearsal for senior choir to prepare for a concert.

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

Sectional rehearsal for senior choir to prepare for a concert.

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 17, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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

 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 17, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
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Editing Podcasts and Audiobooks with REAPER

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This workshop will cover the basics of editing audio for podcasts and audiobooks using REAPER, an audio software application available in the Creative Studio Media Lab.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will cover the basics of editing audio for podcasts and audiobooks using REAPER, an audio software application available in the Creative Studio Media Lab.

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
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 Meeting Group

Friday, April 17, 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
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Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 18, 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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 18, 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.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, April 18, 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 18, 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.

AKA Tau Gamma Omega Standards Committee

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

The Standards Committee will meet to update the chapter procedural guide and check annual binders.

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

The Standards Committee will meet to update the chapter procedural guide and check annual binders.

Deangelo & the Dandelion by Roy Kinsey Storytime Reading

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Join the Oak Park Public Library and our partners as we host Roy Kinsey for a storytime first reading of Deangelo and t

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join the Oak Park Public Library and our partners as we host Roy Kinsey for a storytime first reading of Deangelo and t

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 18, 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 18, 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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Tau Xi Zeta - Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Womens Mentoring and Development

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

Womens Mentoring and Development

Chicago DSA West Cook Reading Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Join us to talk about democratic socialism. Email us at westcook@chicagodsa.org to get the reading for this session sent to you. We will have snacks and soft drinks.

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

Join us to talk about democratic socialism. Email us at westcook@chicagodsa.org to get the reading for this session sent to you. We will have snacks and soft drinks.

Ananda Chicago Meditation Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Ananda Meditation Group

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

Ananda Meditation Group

Women's Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A Women's Empowerment Session with women gathering to encourage each other with motivational speakers and prayer

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

A Women's Empowerment Session with women gathering to encourage each other with motivational speakers and prayer

Women’s Support Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

IM HER Women’s Support Group- topics discussion and time of encouragement.

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

IM HER Women’s Support Group- topics discussion and time of encouragement.

Let's Get Crafty!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Let's craft together and chat! Bring a project you haven't finished yet and use this dedicated time to work on it while meeting other crafters. All levels welcome.

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

Let's craft together and chat!

Bring a project you haven't finished yet and use this dedicated time to work on it while meeting other crafters.
All levels welcome.

Chicago SF Book Club Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Book discussion for Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor.

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

Book discussion for Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor.

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Crime & Coffee: "Bad Blood"

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Crime & Coffee:

Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect ...

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Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 18, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crime & Coffee

Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Find more library-led book discussions.

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Games Day at the Library

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A monthly meet up of friends for snacks, games, and fun. New friends and new games always welcome!

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

A monthly meet up of friends for snacks, games, and fun. New friends and new games always welcome!