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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Art Exhibit: "Finding Color in the Chaos" by Nicole McNamara

All Day 6/1–6/30
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Nicole McNamara is a self-taught abstract oil painter whose creative journey led her to discover both her ADHD and her identity as a lesbian in her 40s.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

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

All Day 6/3–7/5
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

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

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

Idea Box: Juneteenth

All Day 6/16–6/30
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

This event is in the "Friends Board" group

Book Donations Accepted

All Day 6/20–6/28
Friends Board
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Program Type: Friends Board
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

Audio Booth Reservation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Library Board" group

Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Board
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Virtual: Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm
Arts & Culture
Virtual
Register now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on June 24, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
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 »

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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.

Audio Booth Reservation

9:30am–10:30am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:30am–1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

11:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Audio Booth Reservation

12:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Interviews

12:45pm–2:15pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Interviews

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Love, Simon"

1:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
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!

In the sweet teen romantic comedy Love, Simon we meet Simon - a closeted high schooler who falls for an anonymous online pen pal from his school who is also gay.

TRAINING

2:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Mural Makers: Stenciling

3:00pm–4:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mural Makers is your chance to help design a mural that will brighten up our space and reflect the creativity of our community.

Audio Booth Reservation

4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tablet Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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.

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
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Sound Bath Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Sound Bath Meditation

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Calm your mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. This soothing practice creates a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation, promoting good health and balanced energy. Surrounded by the gentle sounds and vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, along with Tingsha bells, you'll be guided to connect with your deeper self-consciousness. Some meditation sound baths may also incorporate soft singing, nature sounds, or rhythmic, abstract music.

Please wear comfortable clothing. You may choose to sit on a chair or lie on a yoga mat, and you’re welcome to bring a blanket or pillow for added comfort. If possible, bring your own yoga mat, as our supply is limited.

To ensure participants fully benefit from the health and wellness aspects of this meditative experience, the doors will close five minutes after the session begins.

About the facilitator
Rhonda Fentry began working in the health and fitness industry in 1989, working as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, fitness manager, and group fitness director at various health clubs throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Rhonda holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Human Movement from A.T. Still University, School of Health Science, and fitness certification through the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, Physicalmind Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine, as a certified Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and received her 200-hour Yoga teacher training certificate (CYT) through Yogafit. She takes a holistic approach to health and fitness, and her goal is to create balance between the mind, body, and spirit in her students.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
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.

Oak Park Cycle Club Executive Committee 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

Monthly meeting of the Oak Park Cycle Club Executive Committee

A Greater Good Foundation Day 2

9:00am–12:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.