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This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
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Art Exhibit: "Process" by Alexander Gonzalez

All Day 11/5 - 12/7
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

"Process" by Alexander Gonzalez will be on exhibit at the Main Library Art Gallery from November 5 to December 7.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Idea Box: Serenity in December: A Space for Reflection & Resolution

All Day 12/3 - 12/31
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Event Details:

Celebrate

This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

An Inside Look at Climate Reporting in Chicagoland

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 113
Event Details:

Get an inside look at current climate stories in the Chicago area with Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, a reporter covering issues related to climate change and energy for

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

Craft Corner: Paper Bag Snowflakes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

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Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able to turn your next grocery run into a winter delight.

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

Musical Performance by Noteworthy

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for a lively evening musical concert from Noteworthy, Oak Park and River Forest High School's award-winning show choir.

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

3D Design Workshop: TinkerCAD Cookie Cutters

10:30am - 12:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer aided design software, to import an SVG image into the software, edit it into a cookie cutter, and then submit the finished project to be printed on the library's 3D printers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

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

Older Adults Coffee Hour

9:30am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.

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

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

English Language Conversation

Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Healing Through the Holidays

11:00am - 2:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 113
Event Details:

The holiday season can be joyous, and also stressful. We invite you to take time to care for yourself. Come to any or all of the sessions below. 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

Hidden Disability Circle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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

VIRTUAL: Cultivate Your Inner Renaissance with Rachel Cargle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

After a photograph of her standing with her white friend at the 2017 Women's March went viral, then twenty-seven-year old Rachel Cargle began to wonder, What is her place in the feminist movement? Is feminist solidarity even a possibility?

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

Art Exhibit: "Ancestral Echoes: The Impact of Inheritance" by Sara Moskowitz

All Day 12/10 - 1/11
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

From the artist

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

VIRTUAL Chair Yoga

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Health & Wellness
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

  • Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
  • Dress comfortably
  • Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
  • You are not required to keep your camera on
  • Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
  • Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

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.

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.

Scrabble Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

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

Latine Author Book Cafe: "Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy & Borders"

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

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About Magical/Realism

Longlisted for the National Book Award

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Discover the magic behind Raina's heartwarming and relatable stories as she shares insights into her creative process, inspiration, and the power of graphic novels.

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.

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

Adult Improv

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56

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 »

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

Cricut Workshop: Vinyl Decals

11:00am - 12:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized vinyl decal design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

Winter Sowing for Native Seeds: All Ages Program

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Late fall is actually a great time to plant seeds and we have 3 different varieties of native flower seeds at the library—Purple Coneflower, Smooth Blue Aster, and Partridge Pea. 

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

Laser Cutter Workshop: Hand-Drawn Acrylic LED Lamps

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to hand-draw your own personalized design for an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button!

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 279
Event Details:

Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive winter-themed virtual cooking series.

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 "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

Laser Cutter Workshop: Mini House

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a decorative mini house model using the library’s Glowforge laser cutter!  Join us for an overview of how to nest designs for efficient use of laser material and time, followed by a demonstration cut