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Audio Booth Reservation

2:45pm - 5:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Joins us for Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Meet a group, make some friends and learn more about how to play!

Attendees will be provided maps, figure standees and character sheets to host their very own Dungeons and Dragons Sessions!

Girl Scouts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

WCCC Teen practice

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 2)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

RfR Monthly Meeting

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

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

7:30pm - 8:45pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

(Re)Building Trust in Tech Planning

9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

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

Youth Network Council

10:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Baby & Toddler Art Exploration

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

In honor of Week of the Young Child, drop in for some collaborative, open-ended art-making with your own little Kahlo, Rembrandt or Basquiat. 

The Community Blood Center: Blood Drive

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Center Blood Drive

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

OPPL Staff Event

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DuShaun Branch Pollard of Sage Gawd Collective will lead a Gentle Yoga class. 

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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

(Re)Building Trust in Tech Planning

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

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming.

Audio Booth Reservation

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

(Re)Building Trust in Tech Planning

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

An unaffiliated discussion related to ethics in tech and (re) building trust. A gathering of individuals from different areas for a two day discussion and brain storming.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Supported Storytime and Family Play

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.

VIRTUAL: Library Love With Mychal Threets

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Virtual
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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 415
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with library sensation Mychal Threets, in conversation with one of our very own librarians, Jabez. 

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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account @alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

Oak Park Toastmasters

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Stretch Life Group

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

Stretched is a life group of Lifeline Church created to help people with guidance, support, and encourage with being stretched within life.

Community Connections Fund

9:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly Meeting