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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.

Tekken Gaming Tournament!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on October 2, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎮 Join the Brawl, and Claim Victory! 🏆

OP Writers Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

LaLeche League

9:30am–10:30am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

Older Adult Coffee Hour

9:30am–11:00am
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on October 3, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Children's Halloween Costume Swap

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap:

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.

Baby/Toddler Rainbow Nature Exploration

11:00am–11:45am
Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on October 3, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's never too early to start exploring nature! Join us for rainbow stories and songs, along with nature based science play, perfect for babies, toddlers, and their siblings. 

OAK PARK LINE DANCE

11:15am–12:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Friday Mtg Group

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

Children's Halloween Costume Swap

3:30pm–5:30pm
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap:

Carry Your Art: Printmaking Workshop

4:30pm–5:30pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on October 3, 2025 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design it. Stamp it. Carry it. In this creative workshop, teens will learn about the art of printmaking by designing and printing their own custom tote bags. 

Veterans for Unification

9:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

A speaker discusses topics about veterans and their health care issues followed by a question and answer session

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.

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on October 4, 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.

Medicare Fraud and Bingo

10:30am–11:30am
Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 1, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Healthcare fraud is extremely common. To prevent it, you first need to know what it looks like. Scam artists will do anything to gain trust, and the scam strategies change every year.

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.

Presentación y bingo de Medicare Froaud

12:00pm–1:00pm
Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 1, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

El fraude en el Cuidado de Salud es muy común. Para prevenirlo, necesitar conocer las estafas mas comunes. Los estafadores harán todo lo que puedan para obtener provecho de sus víctimas.

Collaboration for Early Childhood Family Focus Group

12:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

VIRTUAL: Ghoulish Delight: Disney's Haunted Mansion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Virtual
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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on October 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disney’s Haunted Mansion is a theme park classic and design icon. This popular attraction continues to inspire and be enjoyed by millions of visitors every year.

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.

Good Girlfriends Self care GiveBack

12:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

I wanted to share some exciting details about our upcoming Good Girlfriends Women’s Self-Care Giveback, happening on Saturday, October 5th.

CICC - English

12:30pm–2:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Tabletop Game Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of tabletop gaming fun! We'll have a variety of games available for play from our Play & Exploration Discovery kits. If you have a blast, check out a copy to take home or put one on hold. This program is best for ages 5+.

Jack and Jill Teen Meeting

1:00pm–2:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Jack and Jill of America Teen Meeting