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BEYOND THE BOOKS

MHS: Beyond the Books

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inhere...

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

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

ACCESSGRANTED

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, May 9, 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.

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MHS: Mario Kart Deluxe 8 Duos Gaming Tournament!

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variet...

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

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variety of tournaments and we hope to see you there!

Graduation Cap Decorating

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A celebration of achievement and individuality for graduating Oak Park students. This program is offered for graduating high school seniors, and 8th graders moving on to 9th grade ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

A celebration of achievement and individuality for graduating Oak Park students. This program is offered for graduating high school seniors, and 8th graders moving on to 9th grade only.

Classic painted bowls, Asian, Cultural image

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

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month Featuring: Intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families Appeti...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 106
Event Details:

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

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

BEYOND THE BOOKS

MHS: Beyond the Books

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inhere...

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

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

ACCESSGRANTED

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

Thursday, May 16, 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...

Register now
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: 38
Event Details:

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

Gaming Flyer Crop

MHS: Super Smash Bros Duos Gaming Tournament FINALE!

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variet...

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

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variety of tournaments and we hope to see you there!

BEYOND THE BOOKS

MHS: Beyond the Books

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inhere...

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

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Gaming Flyer Crop

MHS: Super Smash Bros Duos Gaming Tournament FINALE!

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variet...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variety of tournaments and we hope to see you there!

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Celebrate Pride: Digital Collage & Poster Design

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Want to show your LGBTQIA2S+ pride? Join us for a demonstration of Adobe Photoshop Elements to create a digital collage. Once your collage is designed, we'll show you how to submit...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Want to show your LGBTQIA2S+ pride? Join us for a demonstration of Adobe Photoshop Elements to create a digital collage. Once your collage is designed, we'll show you how to submit your design as a poster print request.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Disability Pride Flag

Supported Gardening

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate th...

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Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Solo & Group Acts Are Welcome!

Best Day Ever: Karaoke Friday!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!

Juneteenth Jam

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A vibrant celebration for Juneteenth, a historic day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The Juneteenth Jam will offer a unique opportunity...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A vibrant celebration for Juneteenth, a historic day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted on this website and at the Eme...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Best Day Ever: Game Edition!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednes...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Teen Gaming at Maze

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encour...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted on this website and at the Eme...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

Disability Pride Flag

Supported Gardening

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate th...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!