This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Pop-Up Play 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Pop-Up Play 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents? Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Meet a Violin Concert & Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Kids & Families Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Meet a Violin Concert & Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Main Library Upcoming Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a violin demonstration and storytime for ages 3-6 with musician Nissa Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games and try out a real violin!
Apr 1 2026 Wed Detection by Daylight 1:00pm–2:30pm Maze Branch Library Apr 1 2026 Wed Detection by Daylight 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Wednesday Movie Matinee: "That Thing You Do" 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Wednesday Movie Matinee: "That Thing You Do" 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 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 That Thing You Do, local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Make Your Own Bookmarks 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Make Your Own Bookmarks 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:30pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.
Apr 1 2026 Wed Open Circle Men's Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Apr 1 2026 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 Description of Meeting/Event Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
Apr 2 2026 Thu CPS Math Thinking Coaches Session 3 9:30am–12:00pm Main Library Apr 2 2026 Thu CPS Math Thinking Coaches Session 3 9:30am–12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 2 2026 Thu LEGO Club 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 2 2026 Thu LEGO Club 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Wooden Train Open Play 2:00pm–4:00pm Kids & Families Dole Branch Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Wooden Train Open Play 2:00pm–4:00pm Dole Branch Library Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers.
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Teen Debate Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Teen Debate Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 5:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.
Apr 2 2026 Thu Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Apr 2 2026 Thu Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Description of Meeting/Event Book discussion.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Intermediate Sewing Workshop - Make a Tote Bag 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Apr 2 2026 Thu Intermediate Sewing Workshop - Make a Tote Bag 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Tote bags have been around for centuries, and although the shapes and materials may change, they are likely the most customizable bag created.
Apr 2 2026 Thu Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Apr 2 2026 Thu Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
Apr 3 2026 Fri LaLeche League 9:30am–10:30am Main Library Apr 3 2026 Fri LaLeche League 9:30am–10:30am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Description of Meeting/Event Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Older Adult Coffee Hour 9:30am–11:00am Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Older Adult Coffee Hour 9:30am–11:00am Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 3, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.
Apr 3 2026 Fri OA Coffee Breakout 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Apr 3 2026 Fri OA Coffee Breakout 10:00am–11:00am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
Apr 3 2026 Fri Oak Park Line Dance 11:15am–12:15pm Main Library Apr 3 2026 Fri Oak Park Line Dance 11:15am–12:15pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event Oak Park Line Dance
Apr 3 2026 Fri Friday Meeting Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Apr 3 2026 Fri Friday Meeting Group 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Apr 4 2026 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 Apr 4 2026 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Register now Registration will close on April 4, 2026 @ 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.
Apr 4 2026 Sat Passover Playdate 10:30am–11:30am Dole Branch Library Apr 4 2026 Sat Passover Playdate 10:30am–11:30am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event PJ Library Passover event
Apr 4 2026 Sat NLC 11:00am–2:00pm Main Library Apr 4 2026 Sat NLC 11:00am–2:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event Practice
Apr 4 2026 Sat Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club - Oak Park Chapter 3:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Apr 4 2026 Sat Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club - Oak Park Chapter 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event This is a peer support group for neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club (CNSC).
Apr 5 2026 Sun CICC English 12:30pm–2:00pm Main Library Apr 5 2026 Sun CICC English 12:30pm–2:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room