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Name: Art Exhibit: "One Woman's Journey Into Abstraction & the Subconscious"
Start: 2022-08-23
End: 2022-09-25
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "One Woman's Journey Into Abstraction & the Subconscious" All Day 8/23 - 9/25 Arts & Culture Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: “A good abstract painting can seem inevitable—less made than materializes.”—The New Yorker, February 2020 Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 am						This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Idea Box: “Trapfuturism” by Nailah Golden All Day 9/3 - 9/24 Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: Exhibit open
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9 am					Reservation Pro Bono Network Volunteer Open House 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Pro Bono Network is hosting an open house for prospective volunteer attorneys to come and learn about our organization's work and ways to become involved.	Reservation OPRF Fall Quads I 9:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We would like to continue our wonderful relationship with the OPPL by having another event here in September! The chess tournament does not consist more than having people show up, play their games, and put the boards away.
10 am				Reservation Agent study group 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. VIRTUAL: English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. Disclaimer(s) 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. Reservation Alpha Kappa Alpha 10:00am - 1:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Meeting 10:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
11 am			Reservation Meeting Space 11:45am - 12:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
12 pm	Reservation MCBG Exam 2 Review 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description MCBG Review Session		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Chair Yoga Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one. What to know before you join Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all Dress comfortably Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you You are not required to keep your camera on Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun Have a chair that can be stationary About the instructor Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond. 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.		Reservation Materials Handling Team Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
1 pm					Reservation Tech Rehearsal 1:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
2 pm	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Grief Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Grief Journaling Workshop Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops. Disclaimer(s) 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. Reservation DAMA READING CLUB 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Discussion of Dominican writers			This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. VIRTUAL: Preparing for a Job Interview 2:00pm - 3:00pm Careers & Businesses Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Learn the importance of first impressions and how to present yourself to a potential employer. We will review tips and techniques to help you prepare for job interviews. Disclaimer(s) 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.		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Artist Reception in Idea Box: “Trapfuturism” by Nailah Golden 2:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: Join digital media artist Nailah Golden for a reception as her exhibit Trapfuturism opens in the Idea Box.
3 pm					Reservation Refreshing Spring Church 3:30pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
4 pm				This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Teen Services: Pokémon Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Join us for a weekly Pokemon Fan Club! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Copy of Hold - Artist Reception (Joel) 4:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
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6 pm		Reservation Working In Concert board meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Quarterly board meeting.	This event is in the "Library Board" group. VIRTUAL: Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Board Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Library Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Get the meeting agenda, materials, and Zoom link to participate (pdf) »	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Author Visit: Keli Stewart 6:00pm - 8:00pm Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 146 Event Details: Hear author Keli Stewart read from her debut poetry collection, Small Altars. In the traditions of Gwendolyn Brooks' Reservation WCCC Exec Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Exec board meeting	Reservation Cubscouts Pack 39 Bear/Tiger Den Meeting 6:00pm - 7:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation QuadA Oak Park 6:45pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description QuadA Oak Park (Let's Talk About It - Agnostics Atheists and Anyone)
7 pm		Reservation VGCA Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Regular condo board meeting	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:15pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required 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 » Disclaimer(s) 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. Reservation Oak Park Temple Focus Group (TW&B) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Small focus group with members of Oak Park Temple led by consultants TW&B	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 18 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. Disclaimer(s) 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.	Reservation Refreshing Spring Church 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room

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