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Art Exhibit Reception: "On the Green Line" by Phyllis Frick

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Join us for an artist reception with artist Phyllis Frick in the Main Library Gallery. The Green Line Series is a collection of collages depicting the diversity of commuters who ride the train every day to and from Oak Park to Chicago. G...

LaLeche League

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Meeting/Event Description
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support ...

EXAM CRAM

10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

consultation

11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
consultation with colleague...

Bridge Group

12:45pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Creative Studio: Studio A Open Hours

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
The Creative Studio is open! Studio A Open Studio Hours allow patrons ages 14+ to come and work on self-directed projects using the Creative Studio: Studio A space and resources.  Children ages 13 and under may use the Creative Studio and wor...

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Masks Encouraged

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

Sound Bath Meditation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditation ...

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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.

EXAM CRAM

10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Memorial Day

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Tablet Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades K-5. ...

Winter Piano Recital

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
The event is my annual winter piano recital for all my Oak Park River Forest students and their parents. It was so lovely last year at the holidays that we can't wait to do it again!...

OPWG Meeting

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

Kids Winter Reading Program

All Day 12/22 - 1/7
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:
Winter break is the perfect opportunity for some cozy book time! Spend 5 hours reading, either independently or as a listener, and then come into the library to get a special bead. We have bookmarks to help you keep track of time, or use any system y...

Building With Blocks

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Building With Blocks

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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). For more infor...

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

Nanny's United

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Children Christmas craft party....

All buildings closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:
Scheduled building closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted on this website and at the Emergency Closing Center. Information also is shared with local media an...

CANCELLED: Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Program Type: Library Board

Board Meeting

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

Event Details:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  ...