This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Latine Author Book Cafe: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice" Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Latine Author Book Cafe: Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about libr... Event Details: October Pick: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: a sister's search for justice" by Cristina Rivera Garza PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A NEW YORK TIMES&... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice" 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 8 Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » *After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community. Event Details: October Pick: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: a sister's search for justice" by Cristina Rivera Garza
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Adult Improv Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library 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... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library Register now Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 61 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 »
Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lobby Community Space at Main Library Main Library Oct 8 2024 Tue Auxiliary Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting -- October Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Conference Room at Main Library Main Library Oct 8 2024 Tue Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting -- October 7:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
Economy Shop Board Meeting Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:30am Small Meeting Room at Main Library Main Library Oct 9 2024 Wed Economy Shop Board Meeting 9:00am - 11:30am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Offsite Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with... Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
Book Bike: Township Senior Services Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults 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 Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and even... Offsite Event Oct 9 2024 Wed Book Bike: Township Senior Services 12:00pm - 1:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults 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 Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Wednesday Matinee Film Series: Vampire in Brooklyn Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veterans 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! Event Details: This week the comic tale of horror and seduction with Eddie Murphy and Angela Basset. A vampire pursues an New York City police detective who has no idea she's the half-undead, hal... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Wednesday Matinee Film Series: Vampire in Brooklyn 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 150 Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! Event Details: This week the comic tale of horror and seduction with Eddie Murphy and Angela Basset. A vampire pursues an New York City police detective who has no idea she's the half-undead, half-human member of a dying tribe of vampires.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. DIY Magic Wands Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room at Main Library Program Type: Kids & Families Age Group: Elementary School Event Details: Unleash your creative magic! Join us to learn how to craft and decorate your own magic wand. This program is best for children ages 5 & up with the help of a caregiver... Register now Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed DIY Magic Wands 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Unleash your creative magic! Join us to learn how to craft and decorate your own magic wand. This program is best for children ages 5 & up with the help of a caregiver.
Tutoring Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library Dole Branch Library Oct 9 2024 Wed Tutoring 4:00pm - 5:45pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Middle School Space at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Age Group: Middle School, High School Event Details: Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these fee... Register now Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these feelings come up.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Chicago on Screen: Movie Tales and Trivia Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Veterans Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Learn behind the scenes stories and fun facts about movies that were filmed in the Chicagoland area with Ken Dombrowski Ken Dombrowski A native Chicagoan, Ken had a successfu... Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Chicago on Screen: Movie Tales and Trivia 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 147 Event Details: Learn behind the scenes stories and fun facts about movies that were filmed in the Chicagoland area with Ken Dombrowski Ken Dombrowski
Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Lobby Community Space at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. This is an entry-level game created by Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosa... Main Library Oct 9 2024 Wed Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.
ROYAL Meeting Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library Maze Branch Library Oct 9 2024 Wed ROYAL Meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Inner State Stories Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: Errol McLendon is a Chicago solo performer and storyteller. He will present a slide show and tell stories about road trips he took with his mother and the roadside attractions the... Main Library Oct 9 2024 Wed Inner State Stories 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Errol McLendon is a Chicago solo performer and storyteller. He will present a slide show and tell stories about road trips he took with his mother and the roadside attractions they enjoyed. The intended audience is older adults.
RfR Monthly Meeting Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Conference Room at Main Library Main Library Oct 9 2024 Wed RfR Monthly Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect With Erika Sanchez Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program at Virtual Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo. Register now... Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect With Erika Sanchez 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Offsite Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with... Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am - 10:30am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Offsite Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5. Enjoy an engaging storytime and then st... Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park 10:00am - 11:00am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime
Youth Network Council Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Main Library Oct 10 2024 Thu Youth Network Council 10:30am - 12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veterans Room at Main Library Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Age Group: Middle School, High School Event Details: This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.... Register now Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.
Peace of the Land Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library Dole Branch Library Oct 10 2024 Thu Peace of the Land 5:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
P.E.O. Chapter CO Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:45pm - 8:30pm Small Meeting Room at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CO social Speaker: Jeri Preston of the University of Michigan Topic: Short program on Artificial Intelligence Main Library Oct 10 2024 Thu P.E.O. Chapter CO 5:45pm - 8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CO social Speaker: Jeri Preston of the University of Michigan Topic: Short program on Artificial Intelligence
Chicago Philosophy Meetup Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at Main Library Meeting/Event Description: Book discussion. Main Library Oct 10 2024 Thu Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Book discussion.