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Parkway planting

Planting in the Parkway: A Native Garden Design Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a presentation and workshop on gardening with native plants.

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Registration will close on March 11, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation and workshop on gardening with native plants.

book cover of the novel Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Blackfish City"

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

Blackfish City by Sam J.

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Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

Blackfish City by Sam J.

Earth Month Community Collage

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for this all-ages program in contributing to a community Earth Month collage.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for this all-ages program in contributing to a community Earth Month collage.

book cover of the book You are here: poetry in the natural world

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "You are Here: Poetry in the Natural World"

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, You are Here: Poetry in the Natura

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Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, You are Here: Poetry in the Natura

Earth Day Activities for Kids & Families

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

One Earth Film Festival Logo

One Earth Film Festival: "How to Power a City"

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

photograph of a person's hand making a collage

Craft Corner: Collage Cards

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Craft Corner:

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcy...

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create unique cards for greetings, thank yous, Mother's or Father's Day, or other spring and summer events to give to friends and family and save money while you’re at it.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create unique cards for greetings, thank yous, Mother's or Father's Day, or other spring and summer events to give to friends and family and save money while you’re at it.

book cover of the book The Next Great Migration by Sonia Shah

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Next Great Migration"

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

In The Next Great Migration, Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journal

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Registration Required
Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

In The Next Great Migration, Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journal

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book cover of the book Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Troubled Waters"

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

In Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

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Registration will close on June 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

In Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

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Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Friends Book Fair

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Friends Book Fair

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Friends Book Fair

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

picture of the earth in a book

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: Open Hour

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

For this month's meeting you are invited to share an article, book, podcast, video, website or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.  

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

For this month's meeting you are invited to share an article, book, podcast, video, website or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.  

book cover of the book Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeer

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Hummingbird Salamander"

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

In Jeff VanderMeer's novel Hummingbird Salamander

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Registration will close on August 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

In Jeff VanderMeer's novel Hummingbird Salamander

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book cover of the book The Nature of Nature by Enric Sala

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Nature of Nature"

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

In The Nature of Nature, world-renowned ma

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Registration will close on September 16, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

In The Nature of Nature, world-renowned ma

photograph of a person's hand making a collage

Craft Corner: Collage Cards

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Craft Corner:

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcy...

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to get a head start on fall and winter holiday cards or greeting, birthday, or thank you cards for friends and family and save money while you’re at it.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to get a head start on fall and winter holiday cards or greeting, birthday, or thank you cards for friends and family and save money while you’re at it.

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book cover of the book Fen, Bog, & Swamp by Annie Proulx

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Fen, Bog & Swamp"

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

In Fen, Bog & Swamp, author and lifelo

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Registration will close on October 21, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

In Fen, Bog & Swamp, author and lifelo

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book cover of the book As Long as Grass Grows, by Dina Gilio-Whitaker

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "As Long as Grass Grows"

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

Interrogating the concept of environmental justice in the U.S.

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Registration will close on November 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

Interrogating the concept of environmental justice in the U.S.