Week Calendar

Name: Main Library Pop-Up Shop
Start: 2023-11-27
End: 2023-12-30
Location: Main Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/17)	Mon (12/18)	Tue (12/19)	Wed (12/20)	Thu (12/21)	Fri (12/22)	Sat (12/23)
All Day	Main Library Pop-Up Shop All Day 11/27 - 12/30 Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Event Details: The library lovers in your life are guaranteed to love this new swag available for sale only at the Main Library from November 27 through December 30 (or while supplies last!)
	Closing Dole Branch closed All Day 12/4 - 12/19 Dole Branch Library Branches: Dole Branch Library Description: Dole Branch Library will be closed for ceiling repair work from Monday, December 4 through Tuesday, December 19.					This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Kids Winter Reading Program All Day 12/22 - 1/7 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 Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Winter break is the perfect opportunity for some cozy book time! For every hour spent reading, either independently or as a listener, you can earn a special bead.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Experience the Nutcracker at Home All Day 12/16 - 12/17 Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: REGISTRATION IS FULL. ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT IS NO LONGER ABLE TO TAKE REGISTRANTS. 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.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "On the Green Line" by Phyllis Frick All Day 12/16 - 1/14 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 Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: The Green Line Series is a collection of collages depicting the diversity of commuters who ride the train every day to and from Oak Park to Chicago.
9 am			Reservation Pro Bono Network board meeting 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
10 am		Reservation AWN PWG Planning Meeting 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 EXAM CRAM 10:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small 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 EXAM CRAM 10:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Meeting 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation EXAM CRAM 10:00am - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation EXAM CRAM 10:00am - 5:00pm 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. 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: 44 Building With Blocks We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.	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.
11 am			Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:45am - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation consultation 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description consultation with colleague
12 pm	Reservation Zeta Phi Beta Youth Affiliates New Members Induction 12:00pm - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Ceremony for young girls ages 4 to 14 joining the youth group. Reservation Piano Recital 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description 16 children will perform for their families. Reservation World Peace 12:00pm - 2:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Open discussion and the public are invited. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast 12:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Writers' Word Feast Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing! Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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 Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Memorial Day 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:45pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		Reservation Nanny's United 12:00pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Children Christmas craft party.
1 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Winter Crafting: Cross Stitch 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: 7 Event Details: Join us for a fun winter craft! Together we will learn how to cross stitch snowflakes. We'll start by practicing some simple designs, and then we'll learn how to create our own. We welcome and encourage beginners!	Reservation Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Publications Planning Meeting 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Learning Lab 1:00pm - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Reservation Itinerant Adventurer Book Club - The Art of Stillness 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Book discussion	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).
2 pm	Reservation CGCC Board Game Meet-up 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Troop 47289 Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Regular meeting Reservation Troop 47289 Meeting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Regular meeting
3 pm	Reservation Troop 47337 3:00pm - 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 Troop meets to develop leadership and friendship skills.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:45pm - 6:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation PlanIt Green Forum 3:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Sound Bath Meditation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditati Disclaimer(s) 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 meeting 3:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
4 pm		This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Love on the Page Book Group: "Once Upon A Broken Heart" 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: 25 Event Details: From New York Times Bestselling Author Stephanie Garber comes an enchanting story of love and magic in		Reservation Kelley Music Recital 4:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	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 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.
5 pm			Reservation Meeting with Dyanna 5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		Reservation Winter Piano Recital 5:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description The event is my annual winter piano recital for all my Oak Park River Forest students and their parents. It was so lovely last year at the holidays that we can't wait to do it again! 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 December Wolf Den Meeting
6 pm		Reservation Collaboration for Early Childhood Board of Directors Meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation UNHOUSED RESIDENTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ADVOCACY 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit Reception: "On the Green Line" by Phyllis Frick 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Join us for an artist reception with artist Phyllis Frick in the Main Library Gallery. This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Board Main Library This event is in the "Library Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »	Reservation ROYAL Meeting 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation ROYAL Meeting 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Troop 47335 Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
7 pm			Reservation LaLeche League 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Meeting/Event Description Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support	Reservation OPALGA+ Board 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 Reservation Victories of the Heart Men's Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Group for men to discuss issues in their lives	Reservation OPWG 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 OPWG Meeting

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