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Book Bike: Out in the Burbs

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

The book bike visits Downtown Oak Park for the Out In the Burbs Pride celebration, weather permitting. 

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

🔓 Escape the Trap: Unlocking the Code to the Greater You

2:15pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

🔓 Escape the Trap: Unlocking the Code to the Greater You

An Immersive Escape Room Experience for Middle & High School Students

Latine Author Book Cafe: "There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven"

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

June Book Pick: There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven by Ruben Reyes, Jr. 

Wednesday Movie Matinee Juneteenth Double Feature: "Get On Up"

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Join us for a Double feature in the Veterans room celebrating Juneteenth!

Wednesday Move Matinee Juneteenth Double Feature: "Rhyme & Reason"

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Join us for a Double feature in the Veterans room celebrating Juneteenth!

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
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.

Idea Box: Juneteenth

All Day 6/16 - 6/30
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
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.

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
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.

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
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.

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
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.

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

 

 

Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson

All Day 7/22 - 8/23
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family.

Art Exhibit Reception: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Meet the Artist and enjoy light refreshments. 

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
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.

A Day of Wellness for BIPOC

11:00am - 3:00pm
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

We invite those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to A Day of Wellness for BIPOC at the Oak Park Public Library. This program aims to foster connection, sh

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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.

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.