Week Calendar

Name: EXTENDED: Donate to the Children's Halloween Costume Swap
Start: 2023-10-16
End: 2023-11-12
Location: Main Library

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All Day	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!		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "Super Natural" by Eva Smith All Day 11/14 - 12/14 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 Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: From the artist
						Dole Branch closed for ceiling repair work Dec. 4-19 All Day Dole Branch Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
9 am			Reservation League of Women Voters Second Tuesday 9:00am - 11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Details of specific topic to follow.				Reservation Voices of Hope Community Chorus Board meeting 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Board meeting
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: 10 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. Reservation Kids and Caregivers Event 10:30am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Wild+Free Handcraft Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room 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: 12 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.	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: 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 "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 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. Building With Blocks 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 48 Building With Blocks We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5. 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: 8 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: 21 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 - 11:00am 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 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 Holiday Ornament Decorating 10:00am - 12:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation A Greater Good Foundation Turkey Drive 10:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
11 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Baby Lapsit This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.			Reservation Meeting 11:00am - 1:00pm 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. 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. Reservation Zeta Phi Beta Womens Empowerment Meeting 11:30am - 1:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Womens Mentoring and Development
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. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Bee Love & Honey 12:00pm - 3:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us for a BEE-hind the scenes look at how honey is harvested with Oak Park Public Library volunteer beekeeper, Debbie Becker.	Reservation OPRF HS Data Meeting 12:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	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 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 Oak Park Writers Group 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room 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 - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Tutortastic 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Girl Scout Meeting Troop 47289 1:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Troop Meeting		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: 23 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 "Authors & Books" group. Words on Wednesday: "Lost & Found" 1:00pm - 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: 29 Words on Wednesday Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In Kathryn Schulz's Lost & Found: A Memoir This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Creative Studio: Studio A Open Hours 1:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Creative Studio is open! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).	Reservation Jack and Jill WCCC Little Medical School 1:00pm - 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 Hosting grade group activity with Little Medical School programming.
2 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room 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 Housing Forward Leadership Team 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Tips for Online Job Applications 2:00pm - 3:00pm Careers & Businesses Virtual Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers? 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 Youth Auxiliary Meeting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation College Mentoring Experience 2:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
3 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Chess Open Play for Kids 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Drop in and play chess with other kids looking for a game! This is not an instructional session, so players should be able to play independently. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Wooden Train Open Play 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kids & Families Dole 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: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Button Maker Fun 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Drop in to make some great new pin-back buttons to decorate your backpack! Use our art or make your own, all supplies provided. Best for elementary-aged kids.	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: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting of End of Life decisions discussion 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 "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Hip Hop Storytime with Pen Ken 3:30pm - 4:00pm Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" 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: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: We are joined by author Pen Ken for a special storytime celebrating hip hop legends and the joys of reading!	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Understanding ADHD & Autism 3:00pm - 4:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 41 Event Details: Are you hosting a family member with autism or ADHD this holiday season and want support getting ready? Are you or your neurodivergent family member going to visit someone, and looking for support to help explain your needs? Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
4 pm		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.	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.	Reservation Review of Plans for Company 4:00pm - 5:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Pen Ken: Legends of Hip-Hop Teen Talk 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Scoville Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: We are joined by author Pen Ken for a special Teen Talk celebrating hip hop legends and the joys of reading!
5 pm				Reservation Pack 23 Wolf Den Meeting 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 Monthly Den Meeting Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 5:45pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
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. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. VIRTUAL: Family History 101: Beginning Your Investigation 6:30pm - 8:00pm Digital Learning Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Digital Learning" 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: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join professional genealogist, author, and local historian, Ray Johnson, for a fun look at beginning the investigation into your family history. Topics include: Where do I start? 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 "Students Grades 9-12" group. Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID Workshop 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: For juniors and seniors, attendees will be given information on how to obtain a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) staff will be available to answer individual questions and troubleshoot any issues.	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Trans & Non-Binary 101 & Allyship Workshop 6:00pm - 7:15pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: Do you want to better understand Trans and Gender Non-Binary identities? Join us to dive deeper into language, the various identities that fall under Trans and Gender Non-Binary, and being an ally. This is a safe and affirming space to learn. Reservation ROYAL Meeting 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation ROYAL Meeting 6:00pm - 9:00pm 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. Introduction to Natural Soap Making 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: 0 Event Details: Soapy Roads of Lombard will provide a beginner/introduction to natural soap-making program which includes a 'make your own melt & pour soap bar' and an educational soap presentation. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Sweet & Savory Streusel 6:30pm - 8:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive fall-themed virtual cooking series. Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Medicare Educational Seminar 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: 28 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. Reservation Stop the Bleed Community Awareness 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation MOMENTA Board Meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Hybrid Board meeting
7 pm		This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Otherworldly Reads: "Fledgling" 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 30 Otherworldly Reads In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: Octavia Butler's Fledgling is the story o This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Editing Audio for Podcasts & Audiobooks 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: This workshop will cover the basics of editing audio for podcasts and audiobooks. It will provide an overview of mic choice, acoustic considerations, editing, and processing voice recordings. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Oak Park Photography Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	Reservation Friends of the Library Fall Social 7:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Join your library friends for our fall social, featuring book Bingo, a tour of Maze Library, and refreshments. Reservation Hephzibah 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Oak Park Runners Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Oak Park Runners Club is a 501c3 Reservation Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting - November 7:30pm - 8:30pm 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 "Arts & Culture" group. Folk Music Series Performance: Joe Jencks 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 25 Folk Music Series This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library » Event Details: Join us for a lively performance from Joe Jencks. About Joe Jencks Reservation Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room

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