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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Chess tournaments are simple, we set up play games then back up and go home. Many participants are local grade school students from Oak Park and River Forest.
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10 am |
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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
15
2024
Mon
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Come join Wochenendschule der Donauschwaben, a German Saturday School, for an interactive German storytime filled with movement, music and fun! Enjoy a felt board story to learn about basic shapes, colors, and animals.
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.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
15
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.
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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
16
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.
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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
17
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
18
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.
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
18
2024
Thu
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:
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small 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
19
2024
Fri
10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
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.
Dole Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
19
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 "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
20
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:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Jul
20
2024
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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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.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description
Free Art Supplies for Everyone
at The Community Exchange.
Donations of new and gently-used supplies accepted but not required to attend
Come by and be inspired!
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11 am |
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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
16
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
20
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
We meet to discuss history and philosophy.
Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Open discussion meeting and the public is welcome.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Medicare Educational Workshop
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12 pm |
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
14
2024
Sun
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Jul
17
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Jul
17
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
120
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
Event Details:
This week, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month with "Peanut Butter Falcon." This adventure begins when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrest
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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2 pm |
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
discuss The Girl in the Green Silk Gown by Seanan McGuire
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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
17
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!
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dole Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
17
2024
Wed
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers.
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This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
18
2024
Thu
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
High School Space
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
A monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals.
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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
19
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 with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!
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This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
15
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.
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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
17
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 "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
16
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of hands on, independent sensory exploration and activities, especially for kids with sensory processing disorders and/or disabilities. Best for kids 5-10. Siblings welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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5 pm |
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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
18
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 event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
17
2024
Wed
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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:
In this month's program, we'll have fun exploring coding concepts playing with different floor robots that can be programmed with an iPad including Dash, Sphero, and Edison.
Best for Kids in 3rd-5th Grade.
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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 "Authors & Books" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Jul
18
2024
Thu
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
31
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:
Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor follows the youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor who has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Live4Lali is a harm reduction non profit operating in 7 counties aiming to end the stigma of substance use through education and human connection.
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
18
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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7 pm |
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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
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