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Art Exhibit: "Flowers for People" by Benz Amataya

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.

One Earth Film Festival: "Cafeteria Man"

10:30am - 1:00pm
Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of Cafeteria Man.

Neurodivergent Nerdout!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to share about their special interests and favorite things, or just hang out in the space.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

CANCELLED: Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
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:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Talent Show!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
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
Event Details:

Our very own Oak Park Public Library Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an exclusive talent show!

Join us for an exciting night of fantastic performances! 

Glow With Confidence

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.

What's Your Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.

The Teen Library Gaming League

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

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! 

Star Wars Day: Costume Contest

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Prepare to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away! We're calling all Jedis, Sith Lords, droids, smugglers, and creatures of all shapes and sizes to showcase their most impressive Star Wars costumes.

Star Wars Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The Force Beckons you to the Oak Park Public Library for an epic celebration of Star Wars!

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.

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Art & Adventures With Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Join award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat for a fun and engaging event!

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.

Star Wars Day: Edison Robots Podracing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against a time limit!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Star Wars Day: Trivia

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

"Do or do not. There is no try." Put your Star Wars knowledge to the ultimate test in our thrilling trivia night! Journey through the galaxy far, far away as we delve into the depths of the Star Wars saga.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Dungeons & Dragons Club!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
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
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!

Are You Smarter Than the MHS Team?

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your brainpower in a fun and fast-paced battle of wits!

Idea Box Open House: Crossing Paths: Migrating Birds & You

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, drop by the Idea Box for tours of the exhibit CROSSING PAT

Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Bike Check-up: Keep Your Bike Working With Working Bikes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wish you knew more about how to keep your bike operating smoothly between bike shop checkups?

Book Bike: Bike Check-Up at Scoville Park

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
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 »

Join the Book Bike, our library, and Working Bikes for our Bike Checkup Program.

College Readiness: Welcome to High School!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
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
Event Details:

This presentation introduces 8th graders, freshmen, and sophomores to the importance of high school and how to make the most of it to prepare for college.

Glow With Confidence

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.

Chapter Chasers! Informational Meeting and Book Pick-up

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.