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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Friends Board,
Sustainability
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library
As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »
Event Details:
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
9:00am - 4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Friends Board,
Sustainability
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library
As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »
Event Details:
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
10:00am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Community Sensory Garden
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. 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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Book Bike
The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »
Event Details:
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
10
2024
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
Dole Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. 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.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Join us for a special storytime to celebrate Disability Pride Month! We will share books about disabled characters and use schedules to support participant needs.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Register now
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Outside Plaza
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Let's celebrate disabled people and disability as an identity with a march around the Main Library and our plaza! This march is for disabled people and allies; a disability is not required to celebrate with us.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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12 pm |
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Jul
10
2024
Wed
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Middle School Space
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Middle School Space
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!
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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Book Bike
The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »
Event Details:
The Book Bike visits Mills Park Tower for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
High School Space
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation.
Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Monthly discussion of articles selected by group members
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This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Transitioning to college can be a challenge for many students, but for students who will be the first in their family to obtain a college credential, it holds some additional challenges.
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
10
2024
Wed
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
65
Event Details:
Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
28
Event Details:
Children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregiver! Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
10
2024
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Curiosity Club: Fun With STEAM
Have fun exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in this interactive program for kids! Each month we'll explore a new STEAM concept through a fun, hands-on activity.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
This group is an empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma.
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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Reservation
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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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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.
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Oak Park Toastmasters July In Person Meeting
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