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Art Exhibit: "Abstraction/Subtraction" by Hodges Williams

All Day 4/16 - 5/18
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

From the artist: "The grid comprises a new and ongoing body of work for me, which bridges abstraction and representational elements in my paintings. I also make use of collage in ...

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

From the artist:

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

All Day 5/3 - 5/15
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month features art, clothing, books, photos, biographies of influential Asian Americans, and more, through May 15th in the ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month features art, clothing, books, photos, biographies of influential Asian Americans, and more, through May 15th in the Main Library Idea Box.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Register for each class you will attend. No need ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Tech Rehearsal

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Photo of Fred Rogers in a red cardigan

Be Our Neighbor

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregiver! Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighbor...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregiver! Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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.

OPWM Public Comment

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Gathering to discuss public comments re: school issues.

Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Gathering to discuss public comments re: school issues.

Private Practice

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Private dance practice and meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Private dance practice and meeting

Accent care

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Morgan

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:45pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

I will be conducting a zoom meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

I will be conducting a zoom meeting

Puppets on a stage

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

Event Details:

  #babytoddler

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

 

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Illinois Storytelling Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

This will a rehearsal by a Columbian storyteller and a Columbian musician for a children's show.

Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

This will a rehearsal by a Columbian storyteller and a Columbian musician for a children's show.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross mo...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Learning Lab

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio

Rise for Liberation

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

&Rise Support Group for High School Girls

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

&Rise Support Group for High School Girls* An empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexitie...

Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

&Rise Support Group for High School Girls*

An empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma.

Kal Penn headshot-CAA speakers

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our third season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our third season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

The Meeting Place

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Oak Park Runners Club May Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

OPRC monthly meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

OPRC monthly meeting

ECONOMY SHOP BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Board Meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Board Meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and d...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Detection by Daylight

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room