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Art Exhibit: D97 Youth Art Month

All Day 2/25–4/4
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Come celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Enjoy the popular annual display featuring amazing artwork by students from across Oak Park Elementary School District 97!

Art Exhibit: "Green and Gold II" by Mike Stidham

All Day 3/3–4/4
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month

All Day 3/31–4/26
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

This vibrant cultural month in the Idea Box is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Arab American heritage through a rich tapestry of art, clothing, flags, and books.

Art Exhibition: "Tales From Acorn Valley" by Lucy Rose Till-Campbell

All Day 4/1–4/30
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Artist statement

CPS Math Thinking Coaches Session 3

9:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

LEGO Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Audio Booth Reservation

11:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

CNA Testing

11:30am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

meeting

12:30pm–2:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Wooden Train Open Play

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Families
Dole Branch Library
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Book discussion.

Author Visit: Taylor Byas With Ananda Lima

6:30pm–7:30pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry and conversation as we welcome Taylor Byas to celebrate her second poetry collection,

Intermediate Sewing Workshop: Make a Tote Bag

6:30pm–8:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
Join the waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tote bags have been around for centuries, and although the shapes and materials may change, they are likely the most customizable bag created.

Oak Park Writers Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

LaLeche League

9:30am–10:30am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

Older Adult Coffee Hour

9:30am–11:00am
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 3, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

OA Coffee Breakout

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oak Park Line Dance

11:15am–12:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Oak Park Line Dance

Audio Booth Reservation

12:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Friends gathering

12:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room