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Idea Box: National Poetry Month

All Day 4/12 - 4/30
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
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National Poetry Month was debuted in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. This commemorates poets' pivotal contributions to literature and the arts. The National Poetry Month display in the windows of the Main Library Idea Box highlights four Oak P...

Art Exhibit: "Abstraction/Subtraction" by Hodges Williams

All Day 4/16 - 5/18
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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From the artist: "The grid comprises a new and ongoing body of work for me, which bridges abstraction and representational elements in my paintings. I also make use of collage in my work. I configure, borrow, and combine elements from my previous wo...

Media Preservation Station Overview

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Curious about the library's Media Preservation tools? This program will review the library's different resources for digitizing different types of media—including VHS tapes, cassette tapes, film negatives, and more. We will explain some best pra...

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Masks Encouraged

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

International Poetry Series: South American Poetry

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Please join us for a survey of poetry around the world. We will meet in four monthly gatherings and begin our investigation with a literary culture of modern and contemporary South American poets. In the subsequent sessions, we will read Asian, ...

Upcycle Earth Day Craft

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 26
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Repurpose materials and make a fun craft to celebrate Earth Day! ...

Shakespeare Movie Fest: Macbeth

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 146
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Join in a celebration of Shakespeare's work at this weekly film series. Each week will feature a different film based on a Shakespeare's play. Come to all or any of the series.  April 23: Macbeth A thrilling interpretation of one of Shakes...

Noche de Loteria/Loteria Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
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Seats Remaining: 25

Noche de Loteria/Loteria Night

Noche de Loteria

¡Disfruta una noche de Lotería con tu familia y amigos y gana premios! ¡Para todas las edades! Durante la noche hablaremos en español y ingles. Este evento va tomar lugar en el restaurante Tacos '76 ubicado en 838 Madison St., Oak Park.

¿Qué es Lotería? Loteria es un juego similar a bingo. ¡Llena tu tabla primero y ganas!

Loteria Night

Enjoy a few rounds of Loteria with your family and friends and win prizes! For all ages! Throughout the night we will be speaking in Spanish and some English! This event will take place at Tacos ’76 located at 838 Madison St., Oak Park.

What is Loteria? Loteria is a century-old game often referred to as "Mexican Bingo." Fill your card first and you win!

Musical Performance: Moon Tunes with Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 38
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On this full moon evening, enjoy the enchanting sounds of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown. Their delightful duet will transport you to a magical place under the stars. About the musicians The pairing of jazz vocalist Petra v...

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: Biggest Little Farm

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 150
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It is a Wednesday Matinee! Each Wednesday the library has a movie matinee film screening at Main Library. This week, it's the environmental documentary The Biggest Little Farm: Director John Chester, his wife Molly and their dog Todd attempt to tu...

VIRTUAL: The History of Motown Records

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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In Detroit in the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the “Sound of Young America” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.  Using...

VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour

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

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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.

Writing & Living Revolutions: Lessons About Organizing for Social Justice With Atef Said

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism
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Seats Remaining: 130
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Dr. Atef Said will present some of the key ideas of his recently published book, Revolution Squared, Tahrir, Political Possibilities and Counter-Revolution in Egypt. The book tells the story about the significance of Tahrir Square in Egypt’s rev...

Crime & Coffee: "The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime & a Dangerous Obsession"

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Crime & Coffee

Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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For the month of April, we'll be discussing The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Pick up a copy of the book in the Main Library Lobby. Watch the documentary on YouTube » ...

Shakespeare Fest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 63
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Join us as we celebrate all things Shakespeare with an Open Mic, Elizabethan costume contest and crafts! ...

Shakespeare Movie Fest: "Coriolanus"

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 147
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Join in a celebration of Shakespeare's work at this weekly film series. Each week will feature a different film based on a Shakespeare play. Come to all or any of the series.  April 30: Coriolanus Caius Martius "Coriolanus" is a feared and...

Virtual: Adult Improv

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

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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.

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "The Farewell"

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

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This week The Farewell: After her beloved grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, a Chinese-American woman returns to China for a family gathering security designed to say good-bye to the matriarch. However, when it becomes apparent that ...

Trash to Treasure: Artist Talk & Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 148
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Join us as artist Cody Norman, a local artist and designer who uses an industrial robot and custom tools to turn recycled plastic into functional art pieces inspired by nature (and whose sculpture pictured you have probably walked by right in downtow...

Folk Music Series Performance: Mike Agranoff

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 73

Folk Music Series

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library »

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Join us for a lively performance from Mike Agranoff.  About Mike Agranoff Mike Agranoff is one of those folk performers that steadfastly defies categorization, and yet amasses stalwart fans from folk aficionados of all categories. He draws...

May the 4th Day!

11:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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The Force Beckons you to the Oak Park Public Library for an epic celebration of Star Wars! Prepare for an intergalactic adventure filled with thrilling games, Jedi training, cosmic costume contests, and plenty of surprises from a galaxy far, far away...

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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: The Many Lives of Kal Penn

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
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We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our third season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, The Nam...

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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.

Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Pan's Labyrinth"

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Event Details:
This week's it's the fantastical Pan's Labyrinth. In this fairy tale, a small family in Spain moves into an old house in 1943 after the rise of Fascism. At age 12, their eldest daughter falls in love with a fawn living in the old ruined lab...

Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago With Dilla

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Learn about how everything dope comes from Chicago as we welcome back Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee. About Dilla Dilla has become a Chicago s...

3D Design Workshop: Fusion 360

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
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Seats Remaining: 7
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Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models.  This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools and focus on taking real life objects to re-create them in 3D. All st...

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Masks Encouraged

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