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Tablet Time

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5. ...
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7

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. ...

May the 4th: Edison Robots Podracing - Race 1

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants!  First

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants!  First to get their racer across the finish line wins! This is the first o...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

May the 4th: Edison Robots Podracing - Race 2

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants!  First

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants!  First to get their racer across the finish line wins! This is the second ...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

May the 4th: Edison Robots Podracing - Race 3

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants!  First

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants!  First to get their racer across the finish line wins! This is the third a...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tech Night for Kids: It's Makey Makey Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
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 with Makey Makey kits, turning everyday objects into touchpads!  Makey Makey is an invention kit that brings engineering and coding

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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 with Makey Makey kits, turning everyday objects into touchpads!  Makey Makey is an invention kit that brings engineering and coding concepts to life in exciting new ways. For kids in grades 2-5 ...
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3D Design Workshop: Fusion 360

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools an

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools and focus on taking real life objects to re-create them in 3D. All st...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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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! This tournament is f...
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Tablet Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5. ...
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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! This is a high schoo...
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Media Preservation Workshop: Digitizing Photos

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have photographs you’ve been meaning to digitize? In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to use a flatbed photo scanner to digitize photographs, film negatives, and slides.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Do you have photographs you’ve been meaning to digitize? In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to use a flatbed photo scanner to digitize photographs, film negatives, and slides. We’ll learn how to organize those scanned images on a flash drive, an...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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! This event in our se...

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Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Tech Help Drop-In:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Tech Help Drop-In

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!

No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.

The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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Tablet Time

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Event Details:
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5. ...
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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

Register now
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. This is a drop-in program with...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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Digital Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have something to say, but don't know how to say it? Have you ever wanted to make your own book to let people see your creativity, or digest your thoughts? This workshop wil

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Do you have something to say, but don't know how to say it? Have you ever wanted to make your own book to let people see your creativity, or digest your thoughts? This workshop will talk about what can be done with chapbooks and zines from a historic...
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3D Design Workshop: Fusion 360

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools an

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools and focus on taking real life objects to re-create them in 3D. All st...

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
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