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Name: Submit Your Photos for Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda
Start: 2023-10-10
End: 2023-11-03
Location: Main Library

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All Day		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 »	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Submit Your Photos for Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda All Day 10/10 - 11/3 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: You are invited to share an image of your loved ones who have passed away to be included in this year’s Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead community ofrenda (altar and offering). Subm
			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Art Exhibit: "Our Once & Future Wetlands: Art, Ecology & Engineering" by Lindsay Olson All Day 10/10 - 11/11 Arts & Culture, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" 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, Sustainability Event Details: All around the world, wetlands support a tremendous diversity of plants and wildlife. These ecosystems also improve water quality, reduce erosion and flood damage, and even sequester carbon dioxide.
9 am			Reservation Second Tuesday 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Speaker-topic to be determined Reservation Golden Years Festival 9:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description This is an event geared towards celebrating our agent adults community. The target audience will be individuals over the age of 55 years. I am looking for some fun events to go along with the vendors and some nice giveaway prizes. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off 9:00am - 9:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Have a Halloween costume to donate? October 1-12: Drop off gently used and newly washed costumes and accessories for children ages 0-11 in the Main Library Children's Services Area during the	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off 9:00am - 9:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Have a Halloween costume to donate? October 1-12: Drop off gently used and newly washed costumes and accessories for children ages 0-11 in the Main Library Children's Services Area during the Reservation Economy Shop Board Meeting 9:15am - 11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Annual Meeting 9:00am - 9:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:30am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Annual Meeting 9:00am - 9:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Alcuin Middle School 9:15am - 11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Class DIscussion Reservation Alcuin Middle School 9:15am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Class Meeting	Reservation Garrett 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation VETERANS FOR UNIFICATION 9:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Fundamentals of Drawing: Still Life Drawing & Shading With Pencil 10:00am - 11:30am 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: 0 Event Details: Come learn and express yourself in a series of workshops from Slowfire Oak Park focusing on the fundamentals of drawing. You're invited to attend any or all sessions. Reservation UIC Listening Sessions 10:00am - 3:00pm 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 "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: 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. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation AWN Program working group 10:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Planning meeting Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am - 11:30am 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: 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. 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: This storytime has been cancelled due to weather. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Yarns & Yarns 10:00am - 11:30am 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Children's Halloween Costume Swap 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap—on Thursday, October 12, 10 am-12 pm and 4-6 pm. Reservation Youth Network Council 10:30am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Barbie & Ken 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: 29 Barbie & Ken Club We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:00am - 1:00pm 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. OPEN PLAYGROUP TODAY Shake, Rattle & Read 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Due to illness, today's storytime is cancelled, but there will be toys available for open playtime. 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. Disability Pride 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: 23 Event Details: October celebrates Augmentative/Alternative Communication, ADHD, and Down Syndrome Awareness Months! Let's center disabled voices and experiences in our books today. Do you use AAC to communicate? Don't forget to bring your device! 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. Reservation Oak Park and River Forest Lion's Club Monthly Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation 2021 OP Area Babiess 10:00am - 12:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Toddler meetup This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. CANCELLED: Solar Eclipse Viewing at Scoville Park 10:00am - 1:00pm Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. 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 Girls Mentoring and Development 10:00am - 2:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Mentoring and development for girls ages 10 - 17
11 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: 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. Cancelled 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: This class will be a playgroup. #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.				This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless 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 » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 pm	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Wonder Wheels Festival 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 Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School 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 Wonder Works Children's Museum during their Wonder Wheels Festival This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off 12:00pm - 5:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Have a Halloween costume to donate? October 1-12: Drop off gently used and newly washed costumes and accessories for children ages 0-11 in the Main Library Children's Services Area during the		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 Public Speaking Coach 12:00pm - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room 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 4th Grade Beye Elementary 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room		Reservation Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio 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 Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Teen Meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Tutortastic 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space		Reservation Living and Dying Well Book Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference 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: 20 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. 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: "A Trip to Bountiful" 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: 98 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 1:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		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 Alcuin Middle School 1:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Class Meeting	Reservation Book Launch Event 1:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
2 pm					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	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Staff Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Film Screening: "The Hundred-Foot Journey" 2:00pm - 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: 148 Event Details: The Hundred-Foot Journey is a feel-good foodie drama of racial tolerance, cross-cultural acceptance, and fusion	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: 24 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. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Magic & Adventure Club: Building a Fantasy World 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Do you love stories about magic and adventure like Wings of Fire or tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for Magic & Adventure Club!	Reservation Navaratri Crafts 3:30pm - 5:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Oak Park 2021 Babies Halloween Meetup 3:00pm - 5:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Parents and caregivers of babies born in 2021 (and beyond!) gather for a Halloween celebration.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 18 Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: A Library for Everyone: Disability Advocacy & Understanding 3:00pm - 4:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: We believe in the power of kids to make the world better! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
4 pm			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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Children's Halloween Costume Swap 4:00pm - 6:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap—on Thursday, October 12, 10 am-12 pm and 4-6 pm.
5 pm				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Film Screening: "Our American Family" 5:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Join us in a film screening of Our American Family with a virtual Q&A with the family featured in the film. 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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Plastic Bags to PlastiFab 5:30pm - 6:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital 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: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Used plastic grocery bags can be given new life as fused plastic fabric! Bring your own colorful plastic bags or use the supplies provided to collage together an artistic piece of fused plastic fabric. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	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: 27 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. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Cancelled Cancelled: Tech Night for Kids: 3D Design (Part 1 of 2) 5:30pm - 7:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 (PART 1) and WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 (PART 2). PLEASE REGISTER HERE » https://oakpark.librarycalendar.com/event/rescheduled-tech-night-kids-3d-design-part-1-2-0 Reservation General Meeting 5:30pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
6 pm			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. Latine Author Book Cafe: "Solito" 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 20 Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community. Event Details:* October Book Pick: Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora Reservation PING! Board Meeting 6:00pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Board Meeting with refreshments Reservation OPYBS Annual Meeting 6:30pm - 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 Annual public meeting	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: Small Meeting 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 Girl Scouts Troop 45613 Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Monthly troop meeting for 45613.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago With Shermann “Dilla” Thomas 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: 31 Event Details: Learn about how everything dope comes from Chicago with Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee.
7 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: 57 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 » Reservation Coaching Session 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Hephzibah Auxiliary Board 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation RfR SG Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Estate Planning Explained 7:00pm - 8:00pm Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Take the confusion out of estate planning! Learn how to protect your spouse and heirs by looking closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques, and the documents used in the planning process. Reservation Maple Arbor (MACA) annual meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description MACA Annual Meeting Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters October 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

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