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Chapter Meeting

10:00am - 12:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Young & Restless

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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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Masks Encouraged

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

Healing Through the Holidays

11:00am - 2:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 121
Event Details:

The holiday season can be joyous, and also stressful. We invite you to take time to care for yourself. Come to any or all of the sessions below. 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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.

Coffee and Conversation about Universal Healthcare!

11:30am - 3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

Creating an opportunity for community members to share their experiences with the healthcare system and talk about what is possible for healthcare in Illinois going forward!

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Hidden Disability Circle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

WorthFightingFor Community Organizing: What's Next After the Election? (Working Families Party, MoveOn, Indivisible and others)

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

Community meeting to plan post-election next steps to defend democracy and human rights. In affiliation with Working Families Party, MoveOn, Indivisible and others – under the coalition WorthFightingFor.

Peace of the land

12:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

Open discussion, public invited

ELFI Studio Recital

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Daisy Girl Scouts - Troop 47836

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Longfellow 1st grade Daisy Girl Scout Meeting

Neurodiversity Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Join our new Neurodiversity Book Club, hosted by CAYR Connections, a local nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and empowering all kinds of minds.

Girl Scout Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Girl Scout Troop 47227 Meeting

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

Girl Scout Meeting

Troop 47337

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

Loc Recording

11:00am - 3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Exam Cram

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Exam Cram is a dedicated, quiet space designed to support students in their exam preparation.

Mix of Minds Meeting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly discussion of articles chosen by group members

Mindful Monday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Study Group

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Kim Wade IC Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

PFLAG Button Making

5:45pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

VIRTUAL: Cultivate Your Inner Renaissance with Rachel Cargle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

After a photograph of her standing with her white friend at the 2017 Women's March went viral, then twenty-seven-year old Rachel Cargle began to wonder, What is her place in the feminist movement? Is feminist solidarity even a possibility?

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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.