This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Words on Wednesday: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating 1:00pm–2:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Words on Wednesday: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on August 20, 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 » In Elizabeth Tova Bailey's The Sound of a W
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Knives Out" 1:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Knives Out" 1:00pm–3:30pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on August 20, 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! In Knives Out an all-star cast is led by Daniel Craig, playing Benoit Blanc, who is brought in to conduct his own investigation when crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his own room on his 85th birthday.
Aug 20 2025 Wed Open Circle Men's Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Aug 20 2025 Wed Open Circle Men's Group 7:00pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description group for men to discuss issues in their lives
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–10:30am Offsite 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 "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–11:00am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: 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 » The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rat
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Book Bike: Thursday Night Out 5:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Book Bike: Thursday Night Out 5:00pm–7:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Event Details: 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 » The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w
Aug 21 2025 Thu Building Code Advisory Commission 5:30pm–7:00pm Maze Branch Library Aug 21 2025 Thu Building Code Advisory Commission 5:30pm–7:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Aug 21 2025 Thu OP Writers Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Aug 21 2025 Thu OP Writers Group 7:00pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am–11:00am 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.
Aug 22 2025 Fri Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:30am–12:30pm Main Library Aug 22 2025 Fri Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:30am–12:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1
Aug 22 2025 Fri Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:30am–1:30pm Main Library Aug 22 2025 Fri Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:30am–1:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
Aug 22 2025 Fri Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Aug 22 2025 Fri Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am–12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Digitize a VHS Tape 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Digitize a VHS Tape 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on August 22, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? This program will demonstrate how to use the library's equipment to digitize a VHS tape from start to finish. Please note that this program is just a demonstration. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Dino Days Storytime & Craft 11:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Dino Days Storytime & Craft 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Do you love all things dinosaurs?! If so, join us for a dino-riffic storytime- where we explore, read, and celebrate our favorite dinos!
Aug 22 2025 Fri Copy of Copy of Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE 11:15am–12:15pm Main Library Aug 22 2025 Fri Copy of Copy of Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE 11:15am–12:15pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
Aug 22 2025 Fri St Mary Alumnae Association Semi-annual Meeting 11:30am–1:00pm Main Library Aug 22 2025 Fri St Mary Alumnae Association Semi-annual Meeting 11:30am–1:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
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).
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Book Bike: StArt Your Weekend 3:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Book Bike: StArt Your Weekend 3:00pm–5:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: 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 » The Book Bike visits The OP Arts District for StArt Your Weekend, weather permitting.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 23 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Aug 23 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now Registration will close on August 23, 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.
Aug 23 2025 Sat HEALTH WEALTH FITNESS 10:00am–11:00am Dole Branch Library Aug 23 2025 Sat HEALTH WEALTH FITNESS 10:00am–11:00am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Kids Chess Class 10:15am–11:15am Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Kids Chess Class 10:15am–11:15am Main Library Register now Registration will close on August 23, 2025 @ 10:15am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Registration Required Event Details: Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am 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.
Aug 23 2025 Sat chicago-sf book discussion 2:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Aug 23 2025 Sat chicago-sf book discussion 2:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description discuss Hugo award finalist novel Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell