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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Art Exhibit: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons All Day 1/14 - 2/22 Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library 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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Art Exhibit: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons All Day 1/14 - 2/22 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Elementary School, 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: Still photography tells its stories through captured moments in time. Stories told with power, with joy and sadness. Often, in ways that no other medium can. In its stillness, it yet moves.
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 16 - 31 2025 MLK Dream Hands All Day 1/16 - 1/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library 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 16 - 31 2025 MLK Dream Hands All Day 1/16 - 1/31 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Leyendo Libros: "En agosto nos vemos" 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Leyendo Libros: "En agosto nos vemos" 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: ¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura de tu biblioteca!
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Immigrant Rights in Illinois Information Session 5:00pm - 6:00pm Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Immigrant Rights in Illinois Information Session 5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Join us for an informational session led by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Learn about immigrant rights in Illinois and available resources.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Register now Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Register now Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 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. 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Lunar New Year Celebration 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Lunar New Year Celebration 10:00am - 12:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Adults Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: Join the Brookfield Zoo, the Park District of Oak Park’s Oak Park Conservatory
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 3 - 28 2025 Idea Box: Celebrating Local Black Artists All Day 2/3 - 2/28 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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 "Multicultural" group. Feb 3 - 28 2025 Idea Box: Celebrating Local Black Artists All Day 2/3 - 2/28 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: Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and transform our world.
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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Art Exhibit Reception: Celebrating Local Black Artists 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library 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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Art Exhibit Reception: Celebrating Local Black Artists 6:30pm - 8:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: 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 artists behind our February Idea Box exhibit (Celebrating Local Black Artists) and enjoy light refreshm
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library Register now 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.
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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Art Exhibit Reception: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library 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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Art Exhibit Reception: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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.
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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration 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. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "Until August" 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "Until August" 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now 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 Seats Remaining: 17 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. Event Details: February Book Club Pick: Until August by Gabrie
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu College Student Game Nights! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu College Student Game Nights! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library Register now 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.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Friends Board" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Library Board" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 16 2025 Sun Artist Talk: Howard Simmons in Conversation with Lee Bey 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Friends Board, Health & Wellness, Library Board, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Friends Board" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Library Board" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Feb 16 2025 Sun Artist Talk: Howard Simmons in Conversation with Lee Bey 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Friends Board, Health & Wellness, Library Board, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 109 Event Details: Join us for a conversation between photographer Howard Simmons and author and architecture critic Lee Bey.