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Upcycling Workshop: PlastiFab, Food Safe Sandwich Wraps & You

6:30pm–8:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
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Join us for this informative and hands-on workshop in which you'll learn how to make your own reusable sandwich wrap while reviewing sewing machine basics and becoming more familiar with using and recycling different types of soft

Planting in the Parkway: A Native Garden Design Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Community Partner, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on March 11, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Sustainability
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Join us for a presentation and workshop on gardening with native plants.

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Blackfish City"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

Blackfish City by Sam J.

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "You are Here: Poetry in the Natural World"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, You are Here: Poetry in the Natura

Earth Day Activities for Kids & Families

3:30pm–5:00pm
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
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Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

One Earth Film Festival: "How to Power a City"

5:45pm–8:15pm
Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
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Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Next Great Migration"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

In The Next Great Migration, Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journal

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Troubled Waters"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on June 17, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

In Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

Friends Book Fair

9:00am–5:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
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Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Friends Book Fair

9:00am–4:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Friends Book Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: Open Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on July 15, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

For this month's meeting you are invited to share an article, book, podcast, video, website or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.  

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Hummingbird Salamander"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on August 19, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

In Jeff VanderMeer's novel Hummingbird Salamander

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Nature of Nature"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on September 16, 2026 @ 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
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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

In The Nature of Nature, world-renowned ma

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Fen, Bog & Swamp"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on October 21, 2026 @ 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 nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

In Fen, Bog & Swamp, author and lifelo

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "As Long as Grass Grows"

6:00pm–7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration will close on November 18, 2026 @ 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 nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions.

Interrogating the concept of environmental justice in the U.S.