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Oark Park End-of-Life Options Coalition Last Flight Home Movie

12:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition showing the movie Last Flight Home. An examination of Eli Timoner's intentional death and his family's emotional turmoil with his decision to end his own life.

Great Decisions- High Seas Treaty

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, will attempt to

address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?

 

 

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth.

Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "No Gods, No Monsters"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
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Seats Remaining: 30

Otherworldly Reads

In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

Cadwell Turnbull's No Gods, No Monsters&n

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: 4
Event Details:

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.

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Masks Encouraged

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

Thrive Talk: Creating Peace, Love & Understanding in Our Families & Our World

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

This Thrive Talk will help you become even more of the family you want to be. You will hear a perspective that will empower you to respond to your kids and other family members in ways that foster peace, love and understanding. 

Barbie & Ken Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 28

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Weekly knitting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Writers' Word Feast

Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing!

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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.

MHS: Mario Kart Deluxe 8 Duos Gaming Tournament!

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variety of tournaments and we hope to see you there!

Graduation Cap Decorating

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

A celebration of achievement and individuality for graduating Oak Park students. This program is offered for graduating high school seniors, and 8th graders moving on to 9th grade only.

Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

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Masks Encouraged

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

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.