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Painting depicting a dog curled up next to what appears to be a person lying on the ground. The dog looks forlornly back at the viewer.

Art Exhibit: "Capturing Life, Fragility, and Resilience" by Boris Vayninger

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Paintings by Boris Vayninger will be on display at Maze Branch between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31.

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Paintings by Boris Vayninger will be on display at Maze Branch between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31.

Encoded Memories, mixed media collage (images from the OPPL Special Collections Archives)

Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" curated by Betty Kim

All Day 5/2 - 5/30
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Event Details:

Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special

Idea Box Open House: Crossing Paths: Migrating Birds & You

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, drop by the Idea Box for tours of the exhibit CROSSING PAT

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, drop by the Idea Box for tours of the exhibit CROSSING PAT

Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month

All Day 5/13 - 5/31
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble during Celebrating Seniors Week. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

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

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble during Celebrating Seniors Week. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

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Latine Author Book Cafe: "We Will Be Jaguars"

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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...

Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, Nemonte

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
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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.

Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, Nemonte

Adult Improv

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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...

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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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 »

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

A special Celebrating Senior Week viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

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

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

A special Celebrating Senior Week viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Encoded Memories, mixed media collage -images from the OPPL Special Collections Archives

Artist Talk: "Encoded Memories" curated by Betty Kim

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for an artist talk featuring Bethany Cordero, Jill Obermaier, 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for an artist talk featuring Bethany Cordero, Jill Obermaier, 

Thirsty Radish with radish in background

VIRTUAL: Cooking as Creative Meditation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to approach cooking as a daily act involving mindfulness, gratitude, and joy with Vanessa Young of Thirsty Radish.  From the market to the kitchen to the table,&

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to approach cooking as a daily act involving mindfulness, gratitude, and joy with Vanessa Young of Thirsty Radish.  From the market to the kitchen to the table,&

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Virtual Program

After you register (below), 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.

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Glow Up: Elevating Black Skin Care

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Confused by skincare? Want to learn more about melanin skin? Join us as licensed esthetician Ashley White teaches us all about the tips and tricks for your skin. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

Confused by skincare? Want to learn more about melanin skin? Join us as licensed esthetician Ashley White teaches us all about the tips and tricks for your skin. 

Image of a cardstock bookmark with a beige tassel and the phrase I READ A LOT AND NOT ENOUGH on the bookmark in black and red font.

Cricut Workshop: Cardstock Bookmarks

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized bookmark design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized bookmark design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter.

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Preservation Workshop: Creating A Personal Archive

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Special Collections for a workshop demonstrating best practices for preserving and organizing your family’s memories.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Special Collections for a workshop demonstrating best practices for preserving and organizing your family’s memories.

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Masks Encouraged

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

Espanol written about open book, surrounded by Spanish phrases

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Spanish Conversation Hour:

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are wel...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required

Spanish Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

This profile of acclaimed sushi chef Jiro Ono delves into the octogenarian's life, including his difficult childhood and his early days in the restaurant business, and examines the techniques and philosophies he employs in putting together a

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

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

This profile of acclaimed sushi chef Jiro Ono delves into the octogenarian's life, including his difficult childhood and his early days in the restaurant business, and examines the techniques and philosophies he employs in putting together a

Glow with Confidence

Glow With Confidence

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.

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

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Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
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Scheduled library closing

Virtual: Adult Improv

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
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...

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required

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 »

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), 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.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Namesake"

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting 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!

Based on Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's debut novel, The Namesake starring Kal Penn is a poignant saga of cultures clashing across generations as a Bengali family attempts to acclimate to life in the United States.&nb

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Based on Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's debut novel, The Namesake starring Kal Penn is a poignant saga of cultures clashing across generations as a Bengali family attempts to acclimate to life in the United States.&nb

Francais written above an open book, surrounded by French phrases

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
French Conversation Hour:

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome...

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

Painted bowls

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

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories, music, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and kids arts and crafts activities. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories, music, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and kids arts and crafts activities. 

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: What's Blooming on Harrison

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, 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 »

The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

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 »

The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. 

Painting by Jack Brockman

Art Exhibit: "Thy Pit Is Thy Bour" by Jack Brockman

All Day 6/3 - 7/5
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture

Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

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3D Design Beginner Workshop: TinkerCAD Basics

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer-aided design software, to manipulate objects in a digital 3D environment.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer-aided design software, to manipulate objects in a digital 3D environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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