Week Calendar

Name: "The Work": Black History Museum in the Idea Box
Start: 2023-02-01
End: 2023-02-28
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. "The Work": Black History Museum in the Idea Box All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Event Details: The struggle for social justice and racial equity are often referred to as "The Work."
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: Chris Brown, "Awakening" All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Throughout February, stop into Maze Branch to see paintings by Chris Brown in his first-ever exhibition, Awakening.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Art Exhibit: "Alkebulan Shadows" by Jason Dorsey All Day 2/7 - 3/11 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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, Equity & Anti-Racism Event Details: "Alkebulan" is the oldest and the only word of Indigenous origin referring to the continent of Africa.
			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "Portrait Studies: Art From Life" by Delia Jean Hickey All Day 2/28 - 4/3 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: See Portrait Studies: Art from Life by Delia Jean Hickey, through April 3 at Maze Branch.
9 am				Reservation Rush Program 9:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Youth Art Month Show Set Up 9:00am - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation AWN Board Meeting 9:30am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Arbor West Neighbors board meeting			Reservation OP Area 2021 Babies 9:15am - 11:45am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Toddler play group
10 am		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 Maze 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 5 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! 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. Baby Playgroup 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main 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: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: This will be a drop in playgroup with books and toys placed out for families to explore on February 28 only! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Housing Forward Client Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main 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: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 2 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! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Housing Forward Client Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description In need of a private room for client meeting	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main 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: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 4 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! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation NLU COMMUNITY PSYCH 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation KNOWLEDGE OF ONESELF / CONOCIMIENTO DE SI MISMO 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description FREE COURSE ABOUT KNOWLEDGE OF ONESELF/CURSO GRATIS SOBRE EL CONOCIMIENTO DE SI MISMO 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 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! 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 the Storytime Room 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main 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: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 4 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! 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 "Kids & Families" group. One Earth Film Festival: Children's Films (Ages 3-6+) 10:00am - 10:45am Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Event Details: Join us for this special One Earth Film Festival event for families and kids! Register on the One Earth Film Festival website: This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. VIRTUAL: English Language Conversation First Sat 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 Event Details: English language learners join the Conversation Facilitator to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Reservation Chapter Meeting 10:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. One Earth Film Festival: Children's Films (Ages 7-12+) 10:45am - 12:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Event Details: Join us for this special One Earth Film Festival event for families and kids! Register on the One Earth Film Festival website:
11 am				This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Free Blood Pressure Screenings & Q&A 11:00am - 1:00pm 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: Join Duly Health and Care for a free blood pressure reading and take a step toward ensuring a healthy future! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Read Across America Drop-in Reading Time 11:00am - 1:00pm 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Do you love reading? Yay! Do you love cookies and milk? Double yay! Celebrate reading with us on National Read Across America Day. We will read our favorite books together and enjoy cookies and milk. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		Reservation Strategies 11:30am - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description N/A	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main 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: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 » Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 pm	Reservation KarenTracey Designs Confidence Building Class 12:00pm - 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 Confidence Building Class Reservation Western Cook County Chapter Jack and Jill TLC Practice 12:00pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Weekly Teen Leadership Conference practice.		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled CANCELLED VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled 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 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) 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. 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 Meeting 12:15pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Women’s Day 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Women’s day
1 pm	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Film Screening: "Who We Are" 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 110 Event Details: Join us for a screening of the documentary Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America (PG-13, 1 hour 57 minutes), followed by discussion. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation BHM Fashion Show Rehearsal 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space			Reservation Housing Forward Staff Training 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Proctor Exam 1:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation OPRF Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Affinity Group Meetup 1:00pm - 2:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description We know that working for, and running, a non profit can be tough work! That's why we started this group - to help support the unique nature of running a non-profit business. Reservation AWN Program Committee 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Planning meeting
2 pm	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Death Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Death Cafe At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Grief Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 13 Disclaimer(s) Virtual & In-Person Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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 Archive Committee AKA 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
3 pm	Reservation Troop 47337 3:30pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Troop members will learn leadership skills, play games, and make friends.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Arts & Crafts Activities: Snow Much Fun 3:30pm - 5:30pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Drop in and make a snow craft to take home! We'll have snow-related arts and crafts activities on weekdays, all month long, in the Main Library Children's Services Area. Best for grades preK-5.	Reservation Brainstorming session 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Arts & Crafts Activities: Snow Much Fun 3:30pm - 5:30pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Drop in and make a snow craft to take home! We'll have snow-related arts and crafts activities on weekdays, all month long, in the Main Library Children's Services Area. Best for grades preK-5.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Dragon Eye Craft 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids & Families Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Drop-in to create a cool dragon eye craft inspired by the Wings of Fire books! 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 19 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) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
4 pm		Reservation Tutor Time 4:00pm - 6:30pm 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Supported Storytime 4:00pm - 4:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. 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: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Tea Talk 4:00pm - 5:00pm Students Grades 6-8 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8 Tea Talk A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Pokémon Meet-up 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 Pokémon Meet-up Join us for a weekly Pokemon Fan Club! There will be tables set up where you can learn and play the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and plug-in ports are available to charge up any handheld devices so Pokemon GO gamers are absolutely welcome! Snacks will be provided. Trading of physical items will not be allowed on the premises, so please ask your parent or guardian to facilitate any exchanges between teens or children. This event is for children and teens only. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Access Granted Male Mentor Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" 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: 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 Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Every student deserves ACCESS. The Oak Park Public Library offers a plethora of physical and digital resources and programs for middle and high schoolers.
5 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindful Mondays 5:00pm - 6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 32 Mindful Mondays An opportunity for teens to explore various ways to practice mindfulness. Each session will explore different topics around mental health and stress management. Reservation YourPassion1st Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio		Reservation Pack 23 Tiger Den Meeting 5:45pm - 7:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Bimonthly Tiger Cub Den Meeting
6 pm		Reservation collaboration for early childhood 6:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. VIRTUAL: Cozy Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Kids & Families, Storytimes Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us via Zoom for a fun and cozy storytime! Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your favorite cuddly stuffie for some stories and songs. Best for kids up through age 6. 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 Working In Concert Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Quarterly Board Meeting	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Noche de Loteria/Loteria Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Offsite Registration closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 0 Noche de Loteria/Loteria Night Noche de Loteria ¡Disfruta una noche de Lotería con tu familia y amigos y gana premios! ¡Para todas las edades! Durante la noche hablaremos en español y ingles. Este evento va tomar lugar en el restaurante Tacos '76 ubicado en 838 Madison St., Oak Park. ¿Qué es Lotería? Loteria es un juego similar a bingo. ¡Llena tu tabla primero y ganas! Loteria Night Enjoy a few rounds of Loteria with your family and friends and win prizes! For all ages! Throughout the night we will be speaking in Spanish and some English! This event will take place at Tacos ’76 located at 838 Madison St., Oak Park. What is Loteria? Loteria is a century-old game often referred to as "Mexican Bingo." Fill your card first and you win! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. VIRTUAL: Law at the Library: Buying & Selling a Home 6:00pm - 7:00pm Civic Learning Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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: Civic Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Each Law at the Library program features a presentation on Zoom by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session. In Buying and Selling a Home, the following topics will be covered: 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 Alternative Call Response Taskforce - Community Listening Session 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Community engagement session open to the public to give feedback and share experiences around the mental health crisis response in Oak Park This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Board Main Library This event is in the "Library Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Meeting agenda and materials (pdf) »	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Protecting Seniors From Identity Theft & Scams 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 149 Event Details: Concerned about identity theft and scams for yourself or an older adult in your life? Join Julianne Rizzo, of Oasis Senior Advisors, for an interactive presentation on keeping safe from scams. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Oak Park Area Arts Council Scholarship Panel 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Oak Park STEAM Fest 6:00pm - 7:30pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Required Seats Remaining: 61 Event Details: Experience the wide world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at hands-on robotics, coding and art stations set up throughout the library! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Girl Scout Troop 45795 March Meeting 6:15pm - 7:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Girl Scout troop meeting
7 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Readiness Series: College Application Process 7:00pm - 8:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	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, Older 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 Incubator Mentors Meetup 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Meetup of program mentors	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: The Weird & Wonderful World With Mary Roach 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. 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, Authors & Books Event Details: Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach—despite her claim that “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way through in Disclaimer(s) Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program After you register (using the registration link above), 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 made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. Reservation Midweek - ICC 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Midweek Devotional Reservation Midweek - ICC 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Midweek Devotional Reservation Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Board Meeting	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. VIRTUAL: Candidate Forum: Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 Board 7:00pm - 8:00pm Civic Learning Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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: Civic Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for the Candidate Forum for the Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 Board April 4 Municipal Election. 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 Writers Group 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

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