Event List

Welcome, Elsworth!

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Community Sensory Garden at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Civic Learning

Age Group:

High School, Adults, Older Adults

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:

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Registration will close on July 12, 2025 @ 9:30am.

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Community Sensory Garden

Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Civic Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:

Welcome, Elsworth!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Civic Learning

Age Group:

High School, Adults, Older Adults

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:

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Registration Required

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Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Civic Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:

"Origin Story" by Shane-Jahi Jackson, Acrylic and mixed media; 60" x 50"

Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson

All Day 7/22 - 8/23

Gallery at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Age Group:

Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Event Details:

The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family.

Art Exhibit Reception: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Gallery at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Age Group:

Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Meet the Artist and enjoy light refreshments.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Event Details:

Meet the Artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Postcard Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Civic Learning, Kids & Families

Age Group:

Elementary School

Level up your world and make it a better place by making your voice heard! What do you think is important in our town, our state or our country?

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Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 3:45pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Civic Learning, Kids & Families

Registration Required

Event Details:

Level up your world and make it a better place by making your voice heard! What do you think is important in our town, our state or our country?

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Medicare Basics

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Scoville Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Civic Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing. We are here to help. Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.

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Registration Required

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Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Scoville Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Civic Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing. We are here to help. Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.

Espanol written about open book, surrounded by Spanish phrases

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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...

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

Cancelled

Registration closed

View Details

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration closed

Registration is no longer available for this event.

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

Medicare Basics

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Small Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Civic Learning, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing. We are here to help. Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.

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Registration Required

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Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 11:30am.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing. We are here to help. Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.

Family Art Workshop with Shane-Jahi Jackson

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Gallery at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Age Group:

Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a family-friendly, art making workshop led by Illinois based artist, Shane-Jahi Jackson and inspired by his art exhibit "Our Reality: Not You

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Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on August 16, 2025 @ 2:30pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly, art making workshop led by Illinois based artist, Shane-Jahi Jackson and inspired by his art exhibit "Our Reality: Not You

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 at oppl.org. Anytime, from a...

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

Scheduled library closing

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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...

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

Cancelled

Registration closed

View Details

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration closed

Registration is no longer available for this event.

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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...

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

Cancelled

Registration closed

View Details

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration closed

Registration is no longer available for this event.

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

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 at oppl.org. Anytime, from a...

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

Scheduled library closing

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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...

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

Cancelled

Registration closed

View Details

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration closed

Registration is no longer available for this event.

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Small Meeting 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...

Register now

Register Now

Registration Required

Register now

Registration will close on November 7, 2025 @ 3:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Spanish Conversation Hour

Scheduled library closing

Spanish Conversation Hour

Spanish Conversation Hour

Scheduled library closing

Spanish Conversation Hour

Spanish Conversation Hour

Scheduled library closing

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

Scheduled library closing

Scheduled library closing

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm