This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Jun 22 2025 Sun Death Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Health & Wellness Main Library Registration This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Jun 22 2025 Sun Death Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Death Cafe At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Library Board" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Board Main Library This event is in the "Library Board" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Sound Bath Meditation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Sound Bath Meditation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jun 28 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now 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 "Health & Wellness" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Grief Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Grief Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Disclaimer(s) Virtual & In-Person Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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.
Jul 3 2025 Thu Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org 5:00pm - 11:45pm All Branches Closing Jul 3 2025 Thu Closing Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite Description: Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm See all closings » Review regular libra
Jul 4 2025 Fri Library closed; log in at oppl.org All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Library closed; log in at oppl.org All Day Branches: Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite Description: Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location »
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "Rakesfall" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "Rakesfall" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 » Event Details: In Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera: Annelid
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Walkaway" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Walkaway" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now 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 » Event Details: In Walkaway by Cory Doctorow, Hubert, Seth, and their ultra-rich heiress fr
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now 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 "Library Board" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Board Main Library This event is in the "Library Board" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jul 26 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now 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 "Multicultural" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Aug 2 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Aug 2 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now 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 "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration 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. Aug 8 2025 Fri Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now 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 "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library 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. Aug 12 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural 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.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now 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 "Authors & Books" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Crime & Coffee: "The Library Book" 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Crime & Coffee: "The Library Book" 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Crime & Coffee Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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).