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VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Grains & Greens - Cozy Meets Nourishing

6:30pm–8:00pm
Health & Wellness
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens. We’ll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.

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.

RfR Monthly Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Meeting

6:45pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Discuss affordable housing advocacy in Oak Park

IL-07 Congressional Candidate Meet n' Greet with Anabel Mendoza

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

Join the Anabel For Congress campaign for a candidate Meet n' Greet! This is a space for IL-07 and Oak Park neighbors to meet Anabel and hear about her campaign, ask questions, and share about the issues that matter most to you.

Art Exhibit: Oak Park Area Arts Council Community Photography Display

All Day 1/15–1/29
Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Event Details:

Come and celebrate creativity with us!

Aria Group Meeting

9:30am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

ARIA COMPANY MEETING

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

12:30pm–1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission January Meeting.

BOOK LAUNCH

6:30pm–9:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

OAK PARK WRITER'S GROUP

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

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends

7:00pm–8:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Pro Bono Network Clinic

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

Pro Bono Network Online Legal Clinic

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole 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.

Restore a Photograph

11:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a faded photograph you would like to restore?

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

Friday mtg group

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

Friday mtg group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Perkins’ Pokemon Play

1:30pm–5:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

We will be hosting a Pokemon play group for some first graders in honor of Arlo’s birthday.

Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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 Required
Registration will close on January 17, 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.

Young & Restless

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

RHER ROUNDUP

11:30am–3:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room