Week Calendar

Name: Art Exhibit: "Our Once & Future Wetlands: Art, Ecology & Engineering" by Lindsay Olson
Start: 2023-10-10
End: 2023-11-11
Location: Main Library

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All Day	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.
	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. EXTENDED: Donate to the Children's Halloween Costume Swap All Day 10/16 - 11/12 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: Thanks to all who donated or shopped our 2023 Halloween Costume Swap!
9 am		Reservation One Voice for Arts Training Meeting 9:00am - 10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Planning meeting/training Restorative Practices 101 9:00am - 12:15pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room		Reservation UMI 9:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description This is a strategy meeting. Reservation DJJ TBRI 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 Day 2 of training for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice executive staff.		Reservation OPRF Community Foundation Leadership Lab - Group Meeting 9:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation George Rogers Clark November Meeting 9:00am - 10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Regular monthly meeting Reservation Bible Study 9:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Bible Study
10 am		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 16 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: Veterans Room 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:15am - 1:15pm 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: Storytime Room 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 23 Shake, Rattle & Read Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Register for each class you will attend, once per group. See all upcoming storytimes » 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 Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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 Reservation JP WFH 10:45am - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Need to work from the library since the wifi will be out at my apartment building.	Reservation Meeting 10:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. 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: 17 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. 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: 5 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: 18 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: 32 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 2021 Babies Meetup 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 Kids born in 2021 (and beyond!) meet and connect with their kiddos in tow. Brings toys and a blanket as desired! Reservation PROJECT P.O.I.S.E 10:00am - 2:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
11 am	Reservation YORUBA SPEAKER 11:00am - 1:30pm 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. 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 DJJ TBRI Meeting 11:00am - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Training for executive staff at the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (state government agency)				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: 14 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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Digital Literacy: 3D Printing for Adults 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn to use the computer-aided design tool, TinkerCAD, to create printable 3D objects!
12 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: National Novel Writing Month: Come Write In! 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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 Event Details: During the month of November, we will be hosting NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) events every Sunday. 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 WCCC Teen meeting 12:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation OPAAR Information Session 12:45pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description OPAAR Information Session	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 Student Enrichment Meeting 12:30pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Representatives from various D97 PTOs will be coming together to discuss the similarities and differences in their after school student enrichment programs. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Bridge Group 12:45pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
1 pm	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: Conference Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:45pm - 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. 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.			Reservation Friday Knitting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description People gathering to knit and discuss today's news. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Film Screening: "Julie & Julia" 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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: 53 Event Details: Julie & Julia i	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Barbara Ballinger Lecture: Discussion on Intellectual Freedom, Book Bans & Censorship 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 92 Barbara Ballinger Lecture Each fall, we gather to celebrate and recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her 32 years of dedicated service to the library and to Oak Park. Listen to Barbara's story told in her own words » Event Details: Join us for a panel discussion centered around the topics of intellectual freedom, censorship, and book bans for this year's Barbara Ballinger lecture. 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.
2 pm	Reservation Daisies Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description daisy meeting 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 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: 1 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.	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 Study Rooms Reservation 2:30pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room D	Reservation Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Diwali Crafts 2:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Diwali Diya and Lantern Activity Reservation Crypto Class 2:30pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
3 pm		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindfulness Monday 3:00pm - 6:00pm Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Health & Wellness" 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: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: A monthly outreach program that offers mental health resources, mindfulness activities, and self-management strategies for middle and high school students battling with stress and anxiety.		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Magic & Adventure Club: Let's Play Untold, a Storytelling Adventure Game! 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: 10 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 Tutor 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Dogs love to hear kids read and appreciate the cuddles as well! Come to the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions provided, or choose your own.	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. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 21 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Leaf Hunting & Art 4:00pm - 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: Outside Plaza Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Autumn is a spectacular season! Go on a leaf hunt through Scoville Park, collect your favorites, and get ready to make your very own copies with paper and crayon or turn them into art. Best for kids ages 4 and up. Weather permitting. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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. Reservation Mindfulness Monday 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A monthly outreach program that offers mental health resources, mindfulness activities, and self-management strategies for middle and high school students battling with stress and anxiety.	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: 20 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 "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tech Night for Kids: Code With Edison Robots (grades K-3) 4:00pm - 5:30pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 11 Tech Night for Kids We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more! Event Details: Explore Edison, a Lego-compatible robot that is fun and easy to program. Add Legos to design Edison in your own creative way and program it to avoid obstacles or follow a line.	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tablet Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 12 Tablet Time It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more! Event Details: Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades K-5.
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6 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL: Film Screening & Discussion: "The Right to Read" 6:30pm - 9:00pm Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 47 Event Details: The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read (unrated, 2023, 1		Reservation ROYAL Meeting 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Adult Board Game & Lego Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Cancelled 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 Troop2 Eagle Scout Board of Review 6:30pm - 8:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Art Exhibit Reception, Artist Talk & Panel Discussion: Our Once & Future Wetlands: Art, Ecology & Engineering 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Join us for an artist talk and panel discussion to learn more about The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) and Lindsay's Olson's work as t Reservation A Heart That Will Never Heal Book signing 6:45pm - 8:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A book signing in honor of my son that died.
7 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Oak Park Runners Club November Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly runners club meeting. Topic: Hiking the National Parks Part II Reservation Estate Planning Seminar 7:00pm - 8:45pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Villa Oaks Condo Association 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Condo Association meeting This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: A Taste of Love With Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pies 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: Join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based Justice of the Pies for a demo from her kitchen just in time for Thanksgiving. 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-Austin Moms Demand Action 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 General bi-monthly member meeting Reservation RfR Monthly Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters November 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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Shake, Rattle & Read

Barbie & Ken Club

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Baby Lapsit

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Young & Restless

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Barbara Ballinger Lecture

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