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Oak Park Writers Group

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Older Adults Coffee Hour

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, October 4, 2024 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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, October 4, 2024 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

Wooden Train Open Play

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

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

Yes to the Address!

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Yes to the Address! Description Linking individuals to housing.

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

Yes to the Address!

Description
Linking individuals to housing.

Girl Scout Meeting Troop 47404

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Girl Scout Meetings

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

Girl Scout Meetings

2k Gaming Tournament Fall 2024

Teen Library Gaming League: Brawlhalla Edition!

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a series of gaming tournaments!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Join us for a series of gaming tournaments!

OPRF Community Chess Tournament

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Chess tournaments are simple. We set up, play games, then go home.

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

Chess tournaments are simple. We set up, play games, then go home.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, October 5, 2024 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.

English written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

English Language Conversation

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
English Language Conversation:

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 f...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 32

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

Play practice

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

play practice

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

play practice

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, October 5, 2024 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...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

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

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 »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Spark Meeting

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Historical discussion group

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

Historical discussion group

Women's Meeting

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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

Kids Chess Class

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed. Sign up for each week you...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.

Bridal Shower

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
South Town Fall Fest 2024 event flyer, 10/5 1-4 pm, near Stern Glass Works

Book Bike: South Town Fall Fest

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits South Town Oak Park's Fall Fest, weather permitting. Located on Van Buren St. between Grove and S. Oak Park Ave., the 3rd Annual South Town Fall Fest ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Kids & Families

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits South Town Oak Park's Fall Fest, weather permitting.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Laser Cutter Workshop for Kids: Puzzles

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Learn how to design a simple puzzle using a Glowforge laser cutter! Learn the basics of designing for a laser cutter, design a simple puzzle, and learn how to use the laser cutter ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to design a simple puzzle using a Glowforge laser cutter! Learn the basics of designing for a laser cutter, design a simple puzzle, and learn how to use the laser cutter to cut your puzzle!

Art Making Space: Encoding New Memories

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

It will be an art making space free to the public. Community members will bring a photo or a xerox image or can make a xerox at the library. Then with glue, scissors, color papers,...

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

It will be an art making space free to the public. Community members will bring a photo or a xerox image or can make a xerox at the library.

Espanol written about open book, surrounded by Spanish phrases

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Acompáñanos para una hora informal de conversación abierta con otros hispanohablantes. Ya sea que puedas mantener una conversación básica o contar largas historias, todos los nivel...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Acompáñanos para una hora informal de conversación abierta con otros hispanohablantes. Ya sea que puedas mantener una conversación básica o contar largas historias, todos los niveles son bienvenidos.

October Brownie Meeting

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

We will do activities around voting and learn about our local government

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

We will do activities around voting and learn about our local government

WCCC Teen meeting

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
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

ILLCF Oral History

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

ILLCF will conduct oral histories of local leaders.

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

ILLCF will conduct oral histories of local leaders.