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Welcome, Elsworth!

10:00am–11:30am
Civic Learning
Maze Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 12, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for: 

Welcome, Elsworth!

11:00am–1:00pm
Civic Learning
Dole Branch Library
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Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:

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. 

Postcard Party

3:45pm–4:45pm
Civic Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 3:45pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Civic Learning, Kids & Families
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Event Details:

Level up your world and make it a better place by making your voice heard! What do you think is important in our town, our state or our country?

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Masks Encouraged

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

Medicare Basics

6:30pm–7:30pm
Civic Learning
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 6, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing.  We are here to help.  Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.  

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th. 

Medicare Basics

11:30am–12:30pm
Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 9, 2025 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trying to navigate Medicare for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing.  We are here to help.  Annese Piazza will be presenting on Medicare basics and will cover what you need to know to get started with Medicare.  

Family Art Workshop with Shane-Jahi Jackson

2:30pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 16, 2025 @ 2:30pm.
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, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly, art making workshop led by Illinois based artist, Shane-Jahi Jackson and inspired by his art exhibit "Our Reality: Not You

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th. 

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th. 

CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th. 

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 7, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
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

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.