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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.
9 am			Reservation Pro Bono Network Training 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Pro Bono Network Training Reservation Relationship Building 9:00am - 12:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Creating a space for our friends at the oak park township to build relationships.	Reservation Exploring Artificial Intelligence and Hands-On with ChatGPT 9:45am - 12:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Interactive presentation with slides and video, speaker on AI. Hands-on using ChatGPT
10 am		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Quilting Bee With Slowfire Studio 10:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join instructors from Slowfire Studio in a Community Quilting Bee. We invite makers of all backgrounds and skill levels, beginners are welcome and no previous sewing skills are needed. 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: 13 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cancelled 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: Today’s class is cancelled due to rain. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tinkergarten Nature Class 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Outside Plaza Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Longtime Tinkergarten teacher Amy Carson will lead kids and their beloved grown-ups through a playful, purposeful outdoor learning session from Tinkergarten's fall "Wellness" curriculum. 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. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Tech Help Drop-In 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Tech Help Drop-In Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device! No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required. The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library. Disclaimer(s) Masks Required Masks for everyone age 2+ are required while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. LEGO Club 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. Reservation meeting 10:00am - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. 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: 9 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: 16 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: 29 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. Reservation Girl Scouts 47408 10:00am - 11:00am Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation AKA 10:00am - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
11 am	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Fall Fest at Rehm Park 11:00am - 2:00pm 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 Rehm Park for the Park District of Oak Park's annual family-friendly		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. 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!	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Book Bike: Township Senior Services Dine-In Lunch 11:00am - 12:00pm Authors & Books Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books 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 Oak Park Township Senior Services for the Dine-In Lunch program, weather permitting. Reservation meeting 11:30am - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am - 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. 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: 10 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 Cook County State's Attorney's Office Video Shoot 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: 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 Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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 Fall Writers Workshop of Illinois Woman's Press Association 12:00pm - 4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Illinois Woman's Press Association Fall Writer's Workshop. 4 Speakers on various topics including how to get started writing, blog writing, and student journalism. Reservation Stitch In 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Stitch In
1 pm	Reservation Therapy 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Author Visit: "For Brown Girls With Sharp Edges & Tender Hearts" With Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for an afternoon with author Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, author of "For Brown Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		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 1:30pm - 2:00pm 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 "Arts & Culture" group. Fall Film Series: Hit Films of the 1980s: "Places in the Heart" 1:30pm - 4:00pm 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: 96 Event Details: Go back to the future with this film series to revisit films from the 1980s. Film viewing starts on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm with discussion led by local film buff Doug Deuchler to follow.		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 Audio Booth Reservation 1:15pm - 4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
2 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art in the Square: A Discussion of a Photographic Exhibit by Scott Emery 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 64 Event Details: Artist Scott Emery will describe the evolution of his photographic interests, the basic skills and techniques involved in creating the type of photography on exhibit, and how anyone of interest might develop a photographic niche. 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: 15 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 Tru-Source 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room			Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	2024 Restorative Practices Conference Planning Committee 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" 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 Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Versailles: The Eternal Palace 2:00pm - 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: 9 Event Details: The French Palace of Versailles is the physical manifestation of King Louis XIV's "absolute power." See the palace of the Sun in a whole new light.
3 pm	Reservation Girl scout troop 47227 3:00pm - 4:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description girl scout meeting	Reservation Teens Take the Lead: Building Consent Culture Workshop 3:30pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description The Teens Take the Lead: Building Consent Culture workshop is designed to empower teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to establish healthy relationships, set personal boundaries, and respect the autonomy of others.		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Zippity Zoo Storytime Fun 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Registration closed Required Offsite 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: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Join us for fun zoo-themed stories, songs, and activity in Scoville Park, right next to the library! Best for ages 2-6. In case of inclement weather, we will meet inside the Main Library Storytime Room. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Oak Park End-of-Life Options 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting of Oak Park End-of-Life Options. Discussions on topics relating to End-of-Life
4 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. You, Me, We 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Veterans Room Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Starting September 18th until December 4th, A Greater Good Foundation (AGGF) will provide a comprehensive Restorative Social Emotional program that will help students in grades 6-12 gain self-awareness and build healthy relationships/community.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Be Our Neighbor 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregiver! Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr. 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 "Students Grades 9-12" group. Expression Section 4:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Expression Section is an arts based outreach program consisting of weekly creative sessions. In this program, students will participate in a guided workshops ranging from painting to DIY projects. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Tea Talk 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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. Access Granted: Male Mentoring Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: 19 Event Details: Access Granted is a mentoring program designed for male teenagers. The program meets every Wednesday from September 13 through December 6 in the Main Library Small Meeting Room. Reservation Patron Meeting 4:30pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Roads to Revolution: Learn to Fight Kahoot 4:30pm - 6:30pm 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 Event Details: Students come together for a Kahoot. They'll learn how to fight like the Young Lords and Brown Berets to protect their people and their class.	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Tech Night for Kids: App Discovery Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning Main Library Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning Event Details: Try out some new fun and educational apps at the library. Share your favorites with other participants. Vote for your top three! Reservation Art is Growth Fashion Show Fashion Show #2 4:30pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Practice for a fashion show
5 pm		Reservation YourPassion1st Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Cricut 101: Basics for Beginners 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: During this interactive workshop for beginners, attendees will be introduced to the Cricut Design Space and watch a demonstration on how to use the Cricut Air Explorer 2. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Cub Scout Pack 4023 Information Session 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 Annual New Member information session/Q&A Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47386 5:45pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Medicare Educational Seminar 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: 22 Medicare Educational Seminar Medicare can be confusing. Find out what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure, and learn about Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost-saving strategies for the year ahead. Presented by Ivan Morgan from Premier Medicare Benefits.
6 pm		Reservation Oak Park Meditation Group 6:00pm - 8:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 8:30pm 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 "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Noche de Loteria/Loteria Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Offsite Registration closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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! Reservation Village Hall Design Charrette 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Planning meeting to consider options to renovate and preserve Village Hall This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Knowledge Jeopardy 6:30pm - 8:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library 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: Scoville Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: This presentation is meant to motivate students to go to college and teach them more about the process. Presented in an engaging multimedia format, this activity is available in two difficulty tiers: beginner and expert. 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 »	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Earth Lounge Environmental Book Discussion Series: "New Suns" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" 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, Civic Learning, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature in the new Reservation Executive Board Meeting 6:15pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Latinx Roundtable Talk: Prosperity, Power, and Progress 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 146 Event Details: As part of Oak Park's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, a Latinx community roundtable discussion centered around the theme of prosperity, progress, and power will be held in the Oak Park Public Library’s Veterans Room. 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 Art is Growth Fashion Show Fitting 6:30pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Fitting for fashion show
7 pm		Reservation Creative Buzz 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Oak Park Photography Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation OPRC Italy Road Trip Planning Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Meeting to plan 2024 road trip to Italy. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 11 French Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers. Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

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