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Oak Park Writers Group

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

Supported Developmental Playgroup

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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.

Building With Blocks

11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families

Building With Blocks

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Audio Booth Reservation

11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

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 love to hear kids read and appreciate the cuddles as well! Come to the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions provided, or choose your own.

Tutoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Move Me Soul

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

If you're into Yoga and dancing, Move Me Soul is the perfect program for you! This class is split into two parts where you can freely express yourself and unwind through movement.

Introduction to Forest Bathing

9:00am - 10:00am
Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Offsite
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing.

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.

Book Bike: Oak Park Farmers Market

9:00am - 12:00pm
Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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 the Oak Park Farmers Market, weather permitting.

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.

Daisy Troop 47914 Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

Girl Scouts

10:00am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Play Practice

10:00am - 2:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

play practice

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

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 »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Introduction to Forest Bathing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Offsite
Register now
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing.

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.

Spark Meeting

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Historical discussion group

Kids Chess Class

11:30am - 12:15pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Zeta Phi Beta Womens Empowerment Meeting

11:30am - 3:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly Meeting

Puzzle Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 195
Event Details:

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 300 pieces and in the original box. 

Children's Halloween Costume Swap

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

"Experience Dyslexia" Simulation Workshop

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Experience Dyslexia® is a hands-on workshop run by Everyone Reading Illinois that lets participants experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with a language-based lea

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

chicago-sf book discussion

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

discuss The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden