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Name: Art Exhibit: "Expressions of Life: Contemporary Watercolor Painting" by Tony Armendariz
Start: 2023-09-03
End: 2023-10-07
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "Expressions of Life: Contemporary Watercolor Painting" by Tony Armendariz All Day 9/3 - 10/7 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: See the exhibit on display from September 3 to October 7 and meet the artist on September 16, 1-2:30 pm.
		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 »
9 am			Reservation Home Visiting Task Force Monthly Meeting 9:15am - 11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Community Partner meeting - Home Visiting Task Force	Reservation Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly 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 Innovation Team Meeting 9:00am - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Team meeting Reservation HYPE Training 9:00am - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Leadership training for high school students	Reservation Voices of Hope Community Chorus 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Board meeting Reservation WFTE Team Meeting 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Planning 9:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Non-for-Profit Planning
10 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. 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. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am - 1:30pm 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 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.	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. 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 Staff Meeting 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Wooden Train Open Play 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: 26 Event Details: All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers. 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: 6 Event Details: An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregiver support. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! 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: 13 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 "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.
11 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 11:30am 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 Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Baby Lapsit 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. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Ivan Morgan 11:45am - 1:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		Reservation Staff Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm 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. 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: 13 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: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 pm	Reservation Therapy 12:00pm - 1:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room 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 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 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 Bridge Group 12:45pm - 4:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room		Reservation Staff Meeting 12:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation AKA Archives 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: BarrieFest 12:00pm - 3:00pm Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Program Type: 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 Barrie Park for fun, food, and friendship at SEOPCO's BarrieFest, weather permitting This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Poetry of Walt Whitman 12:30pm - 2:00pm 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: 0 Event Details: Please join us for a series of four part discussions focusing on the poetic work of Walt Whitman. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
1 pm	Reservation Troop 2 Citizenship in Society Merit Badge 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation CICC - English Region 1:30pm - 4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Scrabble Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages welcome. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cancelled Cancelled: Supported Storytime 1:30pm - 2:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library 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. Cancelled 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 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 "Digital Learning" group. Creative Studio: Studio A Open Hours 1:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Creative Studio is open! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Beyond Hunger Training 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Employee training
2 pm					This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Digitizing Photos for Older Adults 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Do you have albums of photographs that you’ve been meaning to digitize? In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to use a photo scanner to digitize photographs, film negatives, and slides. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		This event is in the "Sustainability" group. How to Garden Fearlessly With Native Plants 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sustainability Maze Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Sustainability" 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: Discover how growing native plants can help mitigate climate change and prevent biodiversity loss and become more familiar with Climate Ready Oak Park's 30x30 biodiversity objectives.
3 pm						Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Study session 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
4 pm				Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
5 pm			Reservation FairVoteIL Oak Park Chapter Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Oak Park monthly chapter meeting for oak park to talk about rank choice voting. What we last month and what we should do next month.
6 pm				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Adult Board Game & Lego Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 32 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.	Reservation WORLD PEACE 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 Classroom open discussion and the public is welcome Reservation MOMENTA Board Meeting 6:15pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Board meeting
7 pm				Reservation Girl Scouts 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: The Power of Story With Colson Whitehead 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: Kicking off our third season, we are thrilled to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to our Illinois libraries. 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 Oak Park Holistic Health Meetup Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Discuss the conditions in our bodies that will heal themselves if given the proper raw materials. Chronic disease only occurs when you lose the ability to make new cells that work. The question is what does it take to make new cells that work? Reservation Village Manor Condominium 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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