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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Baby Lapsit

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

 

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Virtual
Register now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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.

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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.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Supported Storytime & Family Play

4:00pm–4:45pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Supported Gardening

4:00pm–5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Maze Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on September 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

4:00pm–5:30pm
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

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 »

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 "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.

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group

Words on Wednesday: The Midnight Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Words on Wednesday

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Sinners"

1:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 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!

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers played by Michael B. Jordan return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Tea Talk

4:00pm–5:00pm
Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required

Tea Talk

A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed.

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: "How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea creatures"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
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
Event Details:

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 »

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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Maker Show-and-Tell

10:00am–11:00am
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 18, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Chapter Chasers! Book Pick Up

4:30pm–5:30pm
Authors & Books, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 19, 2025 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read

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

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 20, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
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 "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Laser Cutter Workshop for Kids: Make a Personalized Name Plate!

10:00am–11:30am
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 20, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of designing a project using Glowforge laser cutter software.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Young & Restless

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

How to Make Medical Decisions When You're Seriously Ill: Insights From the ICU

11:30am–12:30pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 15, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s the conversation everyone should have:  What would be your medical wishes if you were seriously ill? Don’t put it off until you’re in a crisis. Have it now.

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group

Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "House of Bone and Rain"

3:30pm–4:30pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 20, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

In House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias: For childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and B

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

A Greater Good Foundation Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm–5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12