Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group

Book Bike: What's Blooming on Harrison

11:00am–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

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 »

The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Arts District for What's Blooming on Harrison, weather per

This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

More Than Blue | Documentary Film Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

More Than Blue

A film by Lee S. Cohen, M.D, Directed by Julia Marchesi

Piano Recital, Students of Kathryn Atwood

1:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

piano recital

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Grief Journaling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 31, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

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Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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.

Girl Scout Troop Bridging Ceremony

2:45pm–4:15pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Girl Scout Troop Family Event

Green Zone

3:00pm–4:15pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Green Zone RRT

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Stroller Strides

11:00am–12:00pm
Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Event Details:

This class is open to ALL caregivers — moms, dads, nannies, grandparents, anyone who shows up for the littles in their life. Bring your stroller, bring your baby, and let's move together. No experience necessary, no cost required.

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.

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

5:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Oak Park River Forest Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc Board Meeting

Writing Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

this is a run through for our graduation on 6/3. If for some reason the event after ours on 6/3 is cancelled, please let me know, We would take the room for longer for sure.

This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:00pm
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Virtual
Register now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on June 30, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

  • Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
  • Dress comfortably
  • Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
  • You are not required to keep your camera on
  • Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
  • Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

OPFT Board Meeting (June)

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

Board meeting

OPRC Board Meeting - June Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Monthly club meeting & elections

This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

8th Grade Graduation

Writing Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Detection by Daylight

1:00pm–2:30pm
Maze Branch Library
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

Old-Time Radio and the Great American Songbook

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 16, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

This audio-visual presentation examines how radio helped give birth to the "Great American Songbook" by offering singers and songwriters a unique opportunity to present their work to a national audience.

Open Circle Men's Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
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

Writing Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

5:30pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

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 »

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. 

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
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 "Sustainability" group

Art Exhibit Reception and Gallery Talk: "RiverSong" by the Studio Art Quilt Associates

6:30pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Event Details:

Art Reception, June 4, 6:30-8 pm, with a gallery talk beginning at 7 pm at the Main Library Gallery.

LaLeche League

9:30am–10:30am
Main Library
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.