Jan 20 2026 Tue OPAAR Information Session 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library Jan 20 2026 Tue OPAAR Information Session 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event OPAAR Information Session
Jan 20 2026 Tue Deep Roots Project Event Dry Run 7:00pm–8:15pm Main Library Jan 20 2026 Tue Deep Roots Project Event Dry Run 7:00pm–8:15pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Description of Meeting/Event Dry Run Team Presentation Practice for Feb Event
Jan 20 2026 Tue OPRC January Special Coaching Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Jan 20 2026 Tue OPRC January Special Coaching Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event Kick-off coaching meeting by Coach tony
Jan 20 2026 Tue LaLeche League 7:30pm–8:30pm Main Library Jan 20 2026 Tue LaLeche League 7:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Description of Meeting/Event Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Jan-Feb 2026 Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah All Day 1/21–2/28 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Jan-Feb 2026 Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah All Day 1/21–2/28 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.
Jan 21 2026 Wed ACCENT CARE HOME HEALTH 9:00am–10:00am Main Library Jan 21 2026 Wed ACCENT CARE HOME HEALTH 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Jan 21 2026 Wed Urban Sketching 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Jan 21 2026 Wed Urban Sketching 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Urban sketching techniques.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Stay & Play 10:30am–11:30am Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Stay & Play 10:30am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Words on Wednesday: Before the Coffee Gets Cold 1:00pm–2:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Words on Wednesday: Before the Coffee Gets Cold 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Words on Wednesday Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » In Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets C
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Read to a Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Read to a Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Why Fish Don't Exist" 6:00pm–7:00pm Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Why Fish Don't Exist" 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions. Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Author Visit: Rebecca Fishow and Erika Eckart 6:30pm–8:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Author Visit: Rebecca Fishow and Erika Eckart 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Hear from local authors Erika Eckhart and Rebecca Fishow as they discuss their new books. Books will be available to purchase through Dandelion Bookshop
Jan 21 2026 Wed Open Circle Men's Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Jan 21 2026 Wed Open Circle Men's Group 7:00pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 22, 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.
Jan 22 2026 Thu Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
Jan 22 2026 Thu Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Tablet Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Tablet Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Tablet Time It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more! 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 PK-5.
Jan 22 2026 Thu Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Music Making With Synthesizers 101 (With Ableton & VCV Rack) 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Music Making With Synthesizers 101 (With Ableton & VCV Rack) 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Experiment with musical ideas in a relaxed group setting! This workshop will overview the basics of using synthesizers to create melodies and textures in Ableton Live and with library equipment available in the Creative Studio.
Jan 22 2026 Thu Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Description of Meeting/Event Book discussion.
Jan 22 2026 Thu Palestine: A Socialist Introduction Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Dole Branch Library Jan 22 2026 Thu Palestine: A Socialist Introduction Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Having read the first part of the book Palestine: A Socialist Introduction, we'll be viewing the movie 1948: Creation & Catastrophe.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Main Library Register now Registration will close on January 23, 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.