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Sibshop for Kids Who Have a Disabled Sibling

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 19
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A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11.

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Masks Encouraged

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

&Rise Support Group for High School Girls & Nonbinary Youth

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

This group is an empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "20 Feet From Stardom"

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:

This week's film: The inspiring documentary 20 Feet From Stardom profiles backup singers who have performed for superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Sting and Bruce Springsteen.

Teen Gaming at Maze

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!

ROYAL Meeting

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Author Visit: We Are the Culture: Black Chicago's Influence on Everything with Arionne Nettles

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Event Details:

Join us for a lively evening with We Are the

Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Yarns and Yarns

10:30am - 11:30am
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. 

Peace of the Land

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Open discussion and public are invited.

3D Printing Workshop: Slicer Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 13
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cloudprint Makerbot slicer software to import a 3D model and adjust settings so you can get your print to be exactly how you want it to be!  We will go over how to find f

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Barbie & Ken Club

10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

College Readiness: All About Scholarships

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

This introduction to the process of applying for scholarships addresses the basics of a scholarship application, along with tips on how to submit a successful application.