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Circle of Ancestors: Design A Pin With Glowforge Laser Cutter

11:00am–12:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Express yourself with wearable art! Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create a unique pin that reflects your identity and values.

Oak Park Line Dance

11:15am–12:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Oak Park Line Dance Class

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

1:00pm–4:00pm
Careers & Businesses
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

National Library Week: Book Mini Golf!

4:00pm–4:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Event Details:

National Library Week Book Mini Golf

Join us at the library for Book Mini Golf, a fun and creative event in honor of National Library Week. Navigate a mini golf course designed with books and library-themed challenges.

2k26 Teen Blacktop Showdown!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Event Details:

🏀 Join the 2K26 Blacktop Tournament

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

5:45pm–8:30pm
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
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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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!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
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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.

Point Taken-Better Dialogue Game Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Civic Learning
Maze Branch Library
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Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn the art of productive disagreement—and have fun while doing it! Join us for Point Taken, a groundbreaking game that turns debate into collaboration.

Young & Restless

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

West Cook Reading Group

11:45am–1:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Come discuss this week’s reading with comrades. We will reading [TBD]. Even if you haven’t read the text you are welcome to come. There will be refreshments and snacks.

Ananda Chicago

12:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meditation Group

Rivers Womens Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Book Club Review

Chicago Turkish Collaborative- Children's Day Celebration

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

A family celebration of the national holiday in Turkiye denoting Children's Day (23 Nisan) and National Sovereignty. This holiday celebrates the promise of youth in supporting the ideals of a new republic that was officially proclaimed in 1923.

Photo Exhibit Presented by Refugee Kids

1:00pm–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

It is a photo exhibit presented by refugee kids.

Irving Community Meeting

12:30pm–2:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Spring Music Recital

12:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Studio recital for piano students.

Grief Journaling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Registration will close on April 26, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Movie and Discussion with End of the Line Humanists

2:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

End of the Line Humanists will be hosting a showing of a movie with discussion to follow. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Maze Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 27, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Room of Wonder

1:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm–5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 27, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.

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

Oak Park Meditation Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.