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Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 145
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Join us for a hands-on craft program at the library. The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will provide step-by-step instructions on making a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes.

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

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Book Thief"

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: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

Based on the bestselling and beloved book, The Book Thief shares the story of a young girl moves in with foster parents (played by Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson) in Nazi Germany and shares her love of book

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.

Are You Smarter Than the MHS Team?

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Test your brainpower in a fun and fast-paced battle of wits!

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

Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Lathe of Heaven"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31

Otherworldly Reads

In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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In The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K Le Gui

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: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

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.

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.

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
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, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

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

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

Author Visit: Claire Lombardo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 140
Event Details:

Hear from acclaimed author and former Oak Parker Claire Lombardo as she celebrates the paperback release of her latest bestselling book

This event is in the "Community Partner" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

I-Pass On Demand Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Partner, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Sustainability
Event Details:

Illinois Tollway officials will be at the library to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the new stickers that are replacing plastic transponders.

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.
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: "We Will Be Jaguars"

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: 18

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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Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, Nemonte

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

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: 64

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.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

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: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

A special Celebrating Senior week viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

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

Author Visit: An Evening with Marie Newman

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.

Glow Up: Elevating Black Skin Care

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 108
Event Details:

Confused by skincare? Want to learn more about melanin skin? Join us as licensed esthetician Ashley White teaches us all about the tips and tricks for your skin. 

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

College Student Game Nights!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! 

Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.

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: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

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.

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

Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "Forgotten Sisters"

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Tea & Terror

Join library staff for an afternoon of hot tea and terror in this exciting, horror-themed, bi-monthly book discussion. Horror is much more than ghost stories or bloody murders—it can be scary but also funny, sad, powerful, or moving. There's a whole universe of terror out there, waiting to be discovered by adventurous readers. Expect a variety of horror styles and subgenres—from the ghastly and gory to the spooky and sublime, from the horrors of the natural world to the supernatural terrors beyond!

Event Details:

In Forgotten Sisters by Cynthia Pelayo: A city's haunted history and fairy-tale horrors converge fo

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

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Spanish Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.

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

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Register now
Registration
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.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"

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: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

This profile of acclaimed sushi chef Jiro Ono delves into the octogenarian's life, including his difficult childhood and his early days in the restaurant business, and examines the techniques and philosophies he employs in putting together a

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

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing From Soil to Stars"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing From Soil to Stars is a vibrant collection of personal and lyric

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Careers & Businesses
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

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: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

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.