Week Calendar

Name: Art Exhibit: Hasani Cannon
Start: 2023-04-18
End: 2023-05-20
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Art Exhibit: Hasani Cannon All Day 4/18 - 5/20 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: Born and raised in Oak Park, Ill., Hasani Cannon has been developing his artistic skills since the tender age of five. He is ge
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "Homesick 2023: Selected Works by Savi Valle" All Day 5/1 - 5/31 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: Artist statement Homesick is a collection of various paintings and digital illustrations that transcend different important spaces of my personal life.
			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. 50 Years of Hip Hop T-Shirt Design Contest 05/16/2023 @ 12:00am - 05/28/2023 @ 11:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism Virtual 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism Event Details: Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for
9 am			Reservation PBN Board Meeting 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Board meeting		Reservation Meeting 9:15am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Aria Group Meeting 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Company Meeting	Reservation Polaris 9:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
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: 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. Baby Lapsit 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: 11 Event Details: Welcome, infants and crawlers! This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Meeting 10:00am - 11:30am 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 10:00am - 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: 9 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 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: 17 Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Lunch for SCSCC Meeting 10:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description SCSCC is the Senior Citizens Coordinating Council, a group of professionals all with businesses catering to seniors. We are having a meeting that day in the Veterans Room that will feature speakers.	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 Self knowledge. Lectures on self-knowledge for a better understanding of the awakening of consciousness. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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: 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.	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: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 47440 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism 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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Digital Literacy: 3D Printing for Adults 10:00am - 11:30am Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn to use the computer-aided design tool, TinkerCAD, to create printable 3D objects! Reservation Men’s Conference 10:30am - 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 Men’s meeting, maybe a little music
11 am			This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Celebrating Seniors Week: Older Adult Community Circle 11:00am - 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Join us and your community in an interactive discussion and reflection on life. This circle is designed for older adults for the opportunity to share and explore life experiences, joys, and connections. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Book Bike: Coffee & Community at Wise Cup 11:00am - 12:30pm Authors & Books, Careers & Businesses Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Careers & Businesses Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » Event Details: The Book Bike visits Wise Cup for the first in a Coffee & Community series with local businesses, weather permitting.	Reservation consultation 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description consultation with colleague This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Celebrating Seniors Week: 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. Reservation Rush Medical Center 11:00am - 1:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:30am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation SCSCC monthly meeting 11:30am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description This will be a meeting to honor one of our members. Will serve lunch as well		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: 9 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. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. A Library for Everyone: Listening Sessions at What's Blooming on Harrison 11:00am - 3:00pm Civic Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. 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: Civic Learning Event Details: We plan to host this sidewalk talk at our booth at "What's Blooming on Harrison" but do have the meeting room at Maze reserved in case of inclement This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: What's Blooming on Harrison Festival 11:00am - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event 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: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » Event Details: The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Arts District for What's Blooming o Reservation National Association of University Women - Chicago Branch Informational Meeting 11:30am - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Information Meeting on Organization and how it gives out scholarships.
12 pm		Reservation Self-Regulation: Restorative Practices for Healing Centered Circles 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Description of Presentation: Self-regulation is a restorative practice that helps the body to heal: • We discover how to support our bodies in coming out of survival mode.	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) 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 Helping out a Patron 12:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		Reservation Tru-Source Training 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Phone Meeting 12:45pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Zeta Phi Beta Womens Empowerment Meeting 12:00pm - 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 Womens Empowerment Mentoring and Development. Reservation Western Cook County Chapter Jack and Jill TLC Practice 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Ducks in a Row 12:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A monthly meeting of friends for fun, snacks, and board games. New games and new players of all ages always welcome
1 pm		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Celebrating Seniors Week: Protecting Seniors From Identity Theft & Scams 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 26 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.	Reservation Itinerant Adventurer Book Club Our Fathers by Rebecca Wait 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description The public is invited to discuss the book Our Fathers by Rebecca Wait. Reservation Celebrating Seniors Week: Film Screening: Living & Dying: A Love Story 1:30pm - 4:00pm 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/Compassion & Choices presents this beautiful and brave portrait of a couple, Charlie and Francie Emerick, married 66 years and both diagnosed with terminal illnesses.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Words on Wednesday: "The Worst Hard Time" 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 29 Words on Wednesday Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time, th This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Creative Studio: Open Studio Hours 1:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning Main Library This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Event Details: The Creative Studio is open! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
2 pm	Reservation Futures and Fantasies book discussion 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Discuss Terry Prachett's novel Wee Free Men						Reservation chicago-sf book discussion: Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
3 pm		Reservation Tutor Time 3:45pm - 6:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Oak Park Area Arts Council 3:45pm - 7:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	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. You, Me, We: Co-Ed Mentoring Program 3:00pm - 5:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: A mentoring program for everyone! You, Me, We meets bi-monthly on Tuesdays, January 24–May 30. Reservation Oak Park Area Arts Council 3:45pm - 7:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Dis-Story Lesson 3:30pm - 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 50 Years of Hip Hop Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 » Event Details: Students will have a chance to write a dis song about one historical figure. The song must include facts based on the historical person and what they've done.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Piano Recital 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Piano recital for approximately 20 students.
4 pm			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 Event Details: 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. Reservation Immigration Support Services 4:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Support services for Venezuelan immigrant community
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6 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	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! This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: An Affair to Remember: Mamah Borthwick & Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Mamah (MAY-mah) Borthwick's relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright is remembered chiefly for its having ended in her tragic murder in Wisconsin in 1914. Much less is known about their affair during the previous decade in Oak Park. 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 PING! Board Meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description PING! Bi-Monthly Board Meeting and Reception Reservation Serve & Return Chicago Board Meeting 6:15pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Board Meeting This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Getting Started With Essential Oils 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 5 Event Details: Join us to learn about the healing properties of CBD oils and aromatherapy in relieving pain and alleviating symptoms for a variety of health conditions, and improving quality of life. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Adult Board Game & Lego Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 44 Event Details: Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game and Lego enthusiasts. Some games and Lego sets will be provided, but bring a game and sets of your own to share or play with others. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation OPALGA+ Board Meeting 6:45pm - 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 Monthly board meeting for Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association + (OPALGA+). The board has 12 members, our meetings our open to the public but we do not expect any additional guests at the May meeting.	Reservation Disability Access Commission Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Village of Oak Park Disability Access Commission meeting. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop for All Ages 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. 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: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Do you have something to say, but don't know how to say it? Have you ever wanted to make your own book to let people see your creativity, or digest your thoughts?
7 pm		Reservation Spoken word practice 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description We are a spoken word group practicing for our upcoming preference at oprf Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Friends Board" group. Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Board Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Friends Board Main Library This event is in the "Friends Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Program Type: Friends Board Friends of the Oak Park Public Library As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »	Reservation Friends Book Fair Volunteer Orientation 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Volunteer training for the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library book fair. Reservation WCCC Teen Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Troop 2 Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: On Being Fabulous With Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi 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: Queer Eye and Getting Curious star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! 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 Victories Mens group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A men's small group which part of Victories for men.	Reservation Western Cook County Chapter Teen Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation The Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room

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