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Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

10:00am - 10:30am
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. Weather permitting. The Paperback Rider will visit with ...

Mural Makers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
An innovative monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity, express t...

Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget ...

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Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Register for each class you will attend. No need to fill out the form for each family member, just once per group. Walk...

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Masks Encouraged

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

Weekly meeting

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

Best Day Ever: Karaoke Friday!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun! ...

VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Writers' Word Feast

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing!

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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.

Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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! Register for each class you will attend, once...

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Masks Encouraged

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

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

World Peace

10:30am - 1:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Open discussion and the public are invited....

International Poetry Series: Middle Eastern Poetry

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Please join us for a survey of poetry around the world. We will meet in four monthly gatherings and begin our investigation with a literary culture of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern poets. ...

3D Design Workshop: Fusion 360

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools and focus on taking real life objects to re-create them in 3D. All st...

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Masks Encouraged

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

Author Visit: Gloria Monaghan & "Cormorant on the Strand"

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:
Join us to hear from author Gloria Monaghan as she discusses her title Cormorant on the Strand. About the author Gloria Monaghan is a Professor at Wentworth University. She has published six collections of poetry. Her poems have appeared in Alexa...

Spark Meeting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Register for each class you will attend. No need to fill out the form for each family member, just once per group. Walk...

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Masks Encouraged

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

Content Corner

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Event Details:
An immersive content creation program designed to empower students with the skills and experience needed to thrive in the dynamic world of digital media. Through hands-on weekly workshops and collaborative projects, participants will conquer the late...