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Art Exhibit: "Abstraction/Subtraction" by Hodges Williams

All Day 4/16 - 5/18
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

From the artist: "The grid comprises a new and ongoing body of work for me, which bridges abstraction and representational elements in my paintings. I also make use of collage in ...

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

From the artist:

Dominican University Student Success Team Retreat

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Dominican University Student Success leadership team retreat

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

Dominican University Student Success leadership team retreat

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tech Night for Kids: Coding with Bee Bots

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tech Night for Kids:

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

In this month's program, we'll have fun learning how to code with Bee Bots, fun programmable floor robots for early learners. Best for Kids in PreK-Grade 2.

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Tech Night for Kids

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

In this month's program, we'll have fun learning how to code with Bee Bots, fun programmable floor robots for early learners.

Best for Kids in PreK-Grade 2.

Empower Her Mentorship

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

A mentoring program that develops life and leadership skills, provides professional development opportunities, and creates a sense of community among female identifying high school...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

A mentoring program that develops life and leadership skills, provides professional development opportunities, and creates a sense of community among female identifying high school students.

Learning Lab

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Cody Norman Sculpture

Trash to Treasure: Artist Talk & Discussion

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Cody Norman, a local artist and designer who uses an industrial robot and custom tools to turn recycled plastic into functional art pieces inspired by nature (and whose ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 132
Event Details:

Join us as Cody Norman, a local artist and designer who uses an industrial robot and custom tools to turn recycled plastic into functional art pieces inspired by nature (and whose sculpture pictured you have probably walked by right in downtown Oa

Victories of the Heart Men's Group

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

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

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

Private Practice

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Private dance practice and meeting

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

Private dance practice and meeting

GM Meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, May 2, 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...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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.

Tutor

Thursday, May 2, 2024 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
ACCESSGRANTED

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth. Our principal goal is to...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth.

Tutoring

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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

The Meeting Place

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Mike

Folk Music Series Performance: Mike Agranoff

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Folk Music Series:

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been ra...

Event Details:

Join us for a lively performance from Mike Agranoff.  About Mike Agranoff Mike Agranoff is one of those folk performers that steadfastly defies categorization, and yet a...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 47

Folk Music Series

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library »

Event Details:

Join us for a lively performance from Mike Agranoff. 

About Mike Agranoff

Live4Lali Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Live4Lali is a harm reduction non profit operating in 7 counties aiming to end the stigma of substance use through education and human connection.  Free community class!! L...

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

Live4Lali is a harm reduction non profit operating in 7 counties aiming to end the stigma of substance use through education and human connection. 

Oak Park Writer's Group

Thursday, May 2, 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

Idea Box: A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month

All Day 5/3 - 5/15
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month features art, clothing, books, photos, biographies of influential Asian Americans, and more, through May 15th in the ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month features art, clothing, books, photos, biographies of influential Asian Americans, and more, through May 15th in the Main Library Idea Box.

LaLeche League

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support

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

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support