Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.

Art Exhibit: "Photograph Recollections" by Tom Palazzolo

All Day 2/25 - 3/29
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:

Tom Palazzolo is a Chicago-based documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work spans over 50 years. His photographs aim to capture chance encounters from everyday life.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Community Partner" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Ramadan Mubarak!

This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Oak Park Runners Club Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

OPRC monthly meeting & charity partners & Good Life Race prep

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

Virtual: Adult Improv

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Culture
Virtual
Registration closed
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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 »

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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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Being Bilingual Rocks: Concert for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award winners Alina and Hamlet for a joyous and inclusive bilingual family-friendly musical experience. Come prepared to dance and sing!

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Pop-Up Play

11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?

Audio Booth Reservation

11:15am - 1:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Hidden Figures"

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 145

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

Starring Janelle Monae, Taraji P.

This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Audio Booth Reservation

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Disability Access Commission Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Disability Access Commision Meeting

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

Sound Bath Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditati

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Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.

Upraising Men's Meeting

6:15pm - 8:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Men's uplifting meeting

Audio Booth Reservation

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Virtual
Register now
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Barbie & Ken Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.

Tech Help Drop-In

10:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Learning
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

Audio Booth Reservation

10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Audio Booth Reservation

2:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

The monthly meeting of Oak Park End-of-Life Coalition

This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2