Jul 1 - 31 2025 Art Exhibit: "Tabernacle" by Phoebe Joan Darling All Day 7/1–7/31 Maze Branch Library Jul 1 - 31 2025 Art Exhibit: "Tabernacle" by Phoebe Joan Darling All Day 7/1–7/31 Maze Branch Library Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Event Details: This body of work by Phoebe Joan Darling features several 12x12" paintings, as well as some 16x12" weavings.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole All Day 7/1–7/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole All Day 7/1–7/31 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Idea Box: Disability Pride Month All Day 7/1–7/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Idea Box: Disability Pride Month All Day 7/1–7/31 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month.About Disability Pride
Jul 20 2025 Sun Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Jul 20 2025 Sun Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
Jul 20 2025 Sun World Peace Discussion 12:00pm–3:30pm Maze Branch Library Jul 20 2025 Sun World Peace Discussion 12:00pm–3:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description World Peace discussion meeting and public is invited.
Jul 20 2025 Sun Games Day at the Library 12:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Jul 20 2025 Sun Games Day at the Library 12:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A monthly meet up of friends for games, snacks, and fun. New Friends and New Games Always Welcome!
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jul 20 2025 Sun Elementary School Pride Club Meetup 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jul 20 2025 Sun Elementary School Pride Club Meetup 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on July 20, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Drop-in for a Pride Club hangout! Everyone is welcome, whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, still exploring your identity, or an ally. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Jul 20 2025 Sun Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library Jul 20 2025 Sun Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club, a program of CAYR Connections.
Jul 20 2025 Sun Degrowth Coffee Hour 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library Jul 20 2025 Sun Degrowth Coffee Hour 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description A book club about degrowth, the economic and social movement that can change the world! This will be our second meeting covering 'Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go From Here?' by Martin Luther King Jr. All are welcome!
Jul 20 2025 Sun Henley Family Reunion 3:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Jul 20 2025 Sun Henley Family Reunion 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
Jul 21 2025 Mon Interview 9:00am–11:00am Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Interview 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Interview
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Jul 21 2025 Mon LEGO Club for English Language Learners 10:00am–11:00am Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Jul 21 2025 Mon LEGO Club for English Language Learners 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends.
Jul 21 2025 Mon BH planning 10:00am–12:30pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon BH planning 10:00am–12:30pm 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze 10:30am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze 10:30am–11:00am 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.
Jul 21 2025 Mon Meeting 11:30am–1:00pm Maze Branch Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Meeting 11:30am–1:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Jul 21 2025 Mon Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
Jul 21 2025 Mon Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 2:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 2:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
Jul 21 2025 Mon Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
Jul 21 2025 Mon Audio Booth Reservation 4:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Audio Booth Reservation 4:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
Jul 21 2025 Mon Oak Park Community Tables 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Oak Park Community Tables 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description This is a meet and greet session for group members. It is also a planning session for our events.
Jul 21 2025 Mon Healthy Habits Group 6:45pm–8:00pm Main Library Jul 21 2025 Mon Healthy Habits Group 6:45pm–8:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 Jul-Aug 2025 Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson All Day 7/22–8/23 Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 Jul-Aug 2025 Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson All Day 7/22–8/23 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family.
Jul 22 2025 Tue Accent Care 9:00am–10:00am Main Library Jul 22 2025 Tue Accent Care 9:00am–10:00am 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg 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.