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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.
	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
		Closing All buildings closed; log in at oppl.org All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite Description: Scheduled building closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location »
8 am					Reservation Hemingway Foundation Board Meeting 8:00am - 9:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Meeting/Event Description Hemingway Foundation Board Meeting	Reservation Homelessness Coalition Core Team Meeting 8:30am - 10:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room
9 am				Reservation Meeting 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation CMHB Behavioral Health Consortium 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room			Reservation OPRF Fall Quads II 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 love to host another tournament at this wonderful public meeting space! The chess tournament does not consist much more of setting up boards, having players play their games, and putting the boards away.
10 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. CANCELLED: Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Young & Restless Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Low Vision Peer Support Group Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am Virtual This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Meeting Space Meeting/Event Description The purpose of this group is for participants to discover resources and strategies for coping with vision loss in a friendly and supportive setting. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Free Blood Pressure Screenings Q&A 10:00am - 12:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common health conditions effecting adults today. When high blood pressure is not appropriately diagnosed and treated it can be very detrimental to our health. High blood press Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Stay for a visit with the Book Bike! Best for families with kids 0-5. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation jBaby Playgroup 10:00am - 11:00am Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Knowledge of Oneself 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Meeting 10:00am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Shake, Rattle & Read Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Register for each class you will attend, once per group. See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: There will be no class on Fridays, November 25 or December 2. Storytime will resume on December 10. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read in Maple Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: 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. Reservation Daisy Troop 47230 10:30am - 11:30am Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Girl Scout Troop Meeting
11 am					Reservation Meeting 11:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
12 pm	Reservation BD Review 12:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description BD Exam 2 Review This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast 12:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books 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! 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 "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Midday Meditation 12:00pm - 12:30pm Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required 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 Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Midday Meditation You've likely heard people talk about the benefits of meditation for managing stress, boosting the immune system, and increasing energy. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one. This is a welcoming group of meditators, old and brand new. The session starts with Kundalini breath practices that offer powerful practices to shift your state of mind and make meditation more accessible. About the instructor Teacher Betsy Grimm is a yoga and meditation instructor who is drawn to practices to help manage mood, anxiety, and depression. 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 Detection by Daylight Book Group (CHANGED TO VIRTUAL FORMAT - SEE LINK BELOW) 12:00pm - 2:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description In September we will discuss Death in Focus by Anne Perry,
1 pm			Reservation Housing Forward 1:45pm - 4:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room			Reservation Vicarious Trauma Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Virtual Workgroup 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation IVC TEAM MEETING 1:30pm - 4:30pm 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. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Unity Fridge Ribbon Cutting 1:00pm - 2:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: You're invited to the grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new Unity Fridge at the Main Library, 834 Lake St. The fridge will provide 24/7 free access to food and hygiene items for those in need. Reservation Gladys Torres 1:45pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
2 pm					Reservation PAXA KIDS TOO Q3 2022/ Annual Board Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description meeting that requires a TV screen to project a presentation		Reservation Book Club Discussion 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Discussion of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Curiosity Club: "Bread & Jam for Frances" 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Especially for our early elementary friends, we'll read the classic Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban, then have our own jam taste			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Required 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 Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. 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.
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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Craft: DIY Locker Magnet 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Create some fun magnets to decorate your school locker this year! For grades 3-5. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
5 pm			Reservation Set up End of Life Arbor West 5:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Oak Park Tabletop Gaming club 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation study session 5:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
6 pm				Reservation The Shelter 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description With the intentions of creating a safe space for people within our community and all on-lookers beyond the same, The Shelter is an open-mic experience that gives any and everybody a chance to express themselves in a free, safe, and encouraging spa Reservation VIP AYSO Buddy Training/Parent Meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Buddy training for our volunteers assisting in our ayso soccer program. Parent orientation and jersey pick-up. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Author Visit: Steven A. Denny 6:30pm - 7:30pm Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us for a lively evening with author Steven A. Denny. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation SCBWI 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small 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)	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. "Stranger Things" Night at Maze 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Maze Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: Stranger Things fans of all ages are invited for a fun and spooky time after the library closes when the Maze Branch turns into the town of Hawkins. Dare to visit the Upside-Down, hide at Castle Byers, and dance at the '84 Snow Ball.
7 pm			Reservation Oak Park Runners Club Monthly Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly runners club meeting Reservation OPRF Hockey Board 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Board Meeting for Oak Park Festival Theater 7:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room		Reservation oak park co-housing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room

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