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Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids & Families
Maze Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special PJ storytime for you, followed by a sleepover at the library for your stuffie! Come back for your stuffed friend tomorrow and see what kinds of hijinks they got up to overnight.

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
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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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Art on the Street

3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 23, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Public art is a way to brighten up communities and bring people together. In Art on the Street with MHS, you can learn about different types of public art as well as create your own masterpieces!

IL State Senator Don Harmon Town Hall

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

Oak Park Town Hall.
Senator Harmon likes to meet with constituents over the summer to break down all the work the General Assembly did during Session.

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

book group discussion

Painting with Dayo Laoye

3:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

 

A painting workshop
 

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tech Night for Kids (Grades K-2)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required

Tech Night for Kids

Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more!

Summer Tigers Read

5:15pm–6:15pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
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

Sound Bath Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Sound Bath Meditation

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Calm your mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. This soothing practice creates a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation, promoting good health and balanced energy. Surrounded by the gentle sounds and vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, along with Tingsha bells, you'll be guided to connect with your deeper self-consciousness. Some meditation sound baths may also incorporate soft singing, nature sounds, or rhythmic, abstract music.

Please wear comfortable clothing. You may choose to sit on a chair or lie on a yoga mat, and you’re welcome to bring a blanket or pillow for added comfort. If possible, bring your own yoga mat, as our supply is limited.

To ensure participants fully benefit from the health and wellness aspects of this meditative experience, the doors will close five minutes after the session begins.

About the facilitator
Rhonda Fentry began working in the health and fitness industry in 1989, working as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, fitness manager, and group fitness director at various health clubs throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Rhonda holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Human Movement from A.T. Still University, School of Health Science, and fitness certification through the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, Physicalmind Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine, as a certified Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and received her 200-hour Yoga teacher training certificate (CYT) through Yogafit. She takes a holistic approach to health and fitness, and her goal is to create balance between the mind, body, and spirit in her students.

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.

This event is in the "Library Board" group

Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Board
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

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

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group

Tech Help Drop-In

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

Tech Help Drop-In

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Becoming Institute

3:00pm–4:00pm
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Becoming is an 8-week emersion designed to help you level up, building confidence, finding your voice, and getting real about who you are and who you’re becoming. 

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

Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition

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. 

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

American Sign Language Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Oak Park staff on the fourth Thursday of the month for an American Sign Language Conversation Hour. Members of the Deaf community and those who sign are invited!

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

Line Dancing

Friday Meeting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Origami for Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 26, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and grow your Origami skills! We will provide paper and take you through a couple of patterns as a group.  Best for kids ages 8-11. Please register each attendee as space is limited. 

OPRF Community Chess Tournament

9:30am–1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Community Chess Tournament.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 27, 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.

OPRF Community Chess Tournament

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

Community Chess Tournament. Many participants are from the OPRF Chess team. Please extend to 4:15pm if possible.

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

Peter Pan costume & prop building with Oak Park Community Theatre

1:00pm–2:30pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Oak Park Community Theatre launches this summer with it's first play: Peter Pan!