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Name: Art Exhibit: "The Joy of Plein Air Painting" by Priscilla Huang
Start: 2024-08-27
End: 2024-09-28
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Exhibit: "The Joy of Plein Air Painting" by Priscilla Huang All Day 8/27 - 9/28 Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Event Details: From the artist
9 am			Reservation Accent Care 9:00am - 10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Economy Shop Board Meeting 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation AgeOptions Funded Agency Meeting 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:30am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation CSC New Hire Title I Interventionist Orientation 9:30am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:30am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Wonder Works Children's Museum In Service Training 9:45am - 1:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Wonder Works Children's Museum In Service Training	Reservation OPRF Community Chess Tournament 9:30am - 3:45pm Main Library 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 go home. Many participants are members of the OPRFHS chess team.
10 am		Reservation NMH Community Affairs Meeting 10:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Team meeting retreat for community affairs department This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event 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: 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event 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: 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event 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: 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. Reservation Another One Hour Meeting of the Month. 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Just a quick one hour meeting. Thanks. Reservation Youth Network Council 10:30am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Barbie & Ken Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Barbie & Ken Club We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch 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: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 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 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, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 Audio Booth Reservation 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Youth Mentoring and Development 10:00am - 12:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting Library Store Pop-Up Shop 10:00am - 3:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store). All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.
11 am		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:30am - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. 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. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Book Bike: OPRF High School 11:00am - 1:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 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 celebrates back-to-school season at Oak Park River Forest High School, weather permitting.	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 meeting 11:00am - 3:00pm 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 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 Young & Restless Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Kids Chess Class 11:30am - 12:15pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
12 pm	Reservation Neurodiversity Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Open to all, even if you don’t finish the book! Join us in discussing “We’re All Neurodiverse” by Sonny Jane Wise. Reservation Daisy Girl Scouts - Troop 47836 12:30pm - 1:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Girl Scout Meeting for Long Fellow 1st grade Daisy's Reservation PMYC season overview 12:30pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description This will be a season overview and welcome for our families in the Chorus.		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 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.	Book Bike: Township Senior Services 12:00pm - 1:00pm Offsite Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite 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 Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.	Reservation KIDS TOO Policy Info Session 12:30pm - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description we are hosting a panel discussion		Reservation New Benefits & Financial Services- Medicare & Social Security Retirees 12:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Prayer Reflections 12:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
1 pm	Reservation voice placement 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description this will be a voice placement session for new singers Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 1:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. 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: 16 Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 1:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Born to Dance" 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 117 Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! Event Details: This week, we'll admire Jimmy Stewart's game attemps to sing, dance, and keep up with Eleanor Powell and Buddy Ebsen in "Born to Dance." On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relati Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation personal meeting 1:15pm - 3:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Public Living Room 1:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:15pm - 4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Meeting 1:00pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
2 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Exhibit Reception: "The Joy of Plein Air Painting" by Priscilla Huang 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Event Details: Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47270 - 2024 Kick off! 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A celebration of the girl scouts graduating to the next level and a meeting to kick off the year.					Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Library Board" group. Library Board Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Review the meeting agenda (pdf).	Reservation OPRC Board Meeting - September 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Quarterly board meeting Reservation Book Presentation and Discussion 2:00pm - 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 This book presentation/discussion by Dr. Rafael Perez Guerra discusses Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable's Haitian Origin and claims he was born in what now is known as the Dominican Republic.
3 pm	Reservation Troop 47337 3:15pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Girl Scout Troop #47151 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Girl Scout Meeting Reservation Meeting 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm - 3:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Book Bike: Mills Park Tower 3:00pm - 4:00pm Offsite Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite 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. Reservation Tutoring Meet-Up 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Tutoring session. Reservation Mix of Minds Meeting 3:30pm - 5:30pm 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 chosen by group members	Reservation Board Meeting 3:00pm - 5:15pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting Reservation Los Amigos Que Hablan Español 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Spanish conversation	Reservation Strategic Energy Management 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:30pm - 4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Library Store Pop-Up Shop 3:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store). All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Read to a Dog 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Dogs love to hear kids read and appreciate the cuddles as well! Come to the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions provided, or choose your own. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Lincoln Elementary School 3:30pm - 5:30pm Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families 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 celebrates back-to-school season at Lincoln Elementary School, weather permitting.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 24 Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
4 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindful Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Scoville Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us as we offer mental health resources, mindfulness activities, and self-management strategies for middle and high school students! This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentorship Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Be Our Neighbor 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 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. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Boost Your Brain 4:30pm - 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Hey teens! Want to boost your brainpower with some awesome games? Join us each month as the MHS team hosts trivia, bingo, or riddle challenges. It's all about fun and keeping those brains sharp!	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Supported Developmental Playgroup 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 19 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. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions 4:30pm - 5:30pm Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these feelings come up.	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 149 Event Details: This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.	Reservation Turtoring 4:00pm - 5:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Tutoring for 3
5 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindful Mondays 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: 32 Event Details: Join us as we offer mental health resources, mindfulness activities, and self-management strategies for middle and high school students! Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Neighborhood Nights at Euclid Square Park 5:00pm - 7:00pm Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Kids & Families 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 Euclid Square Park for Neighborhood Nights with the Park District of Oak Park, weather permitting.	Reservation Little Huskies 5:00pm - 6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Oak Leyden Graduation 5:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Graduation for our Early Intervention participants - lots of families with young children. We'll have cake and water to drink.	Reservation MEETING 5:15pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Peace of the Land 5:30pm - 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 Open discussion meeting and public are welcome.	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. Young Adult Social Night: Open Mic! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Careers & Businesses, Civic Learning Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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 Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Civic Learning Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Young adults (18-24) are welcome to join us for a social open mic night. Bring your poetry, speech or performance to this open forum and socialize with peers!
6 pm		Reservation Kappa Alpha Psi 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Business Meeting Reservation Oak Park Meditation Group 6:30pm - 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Readiness: Welcome to High School! 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Scoville Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Welcome to High School - (8th graders, freshmen, and sophomores; approx. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Latine Author Book Cafe: "Malas" by Marcela Fuentes 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 1 Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community. Event Details:* Reservation Rigoletto Opera Insights: Panel Discussion 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Lyric Opera of Chicago invites you to a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into Verdi’s timeless opera, Rigoletto, through a critical modern-day perspective: domestic and sexual abuse.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. Reservation Mann PTO DivCo Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Committee meeting Reservation RfR Monthly Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "All Systems Red" 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 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: A murderous construct discovers itself in "All Sy 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 and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
7 pm		Reservation Boy Scout Troop 2 Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Troop Committee Meeting. Reservation Kim Wade IC Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Photo Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Oak Park Photo club gathers to show pictures they have taken.	Reservation Condo Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:15pm 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. Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 59 Adult Improv Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue. Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events » Reservation Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting - September 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 7:15pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Estate Planning Explained 7:00pm - 8:00pm Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. 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: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Take the confusion out of estate planning! Learn how to protect your spouse and heirs by looking closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques, and the documents used in the planning process.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Folk Music Series Performance: The Black Feathers 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: 43 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 musical performance from The Black Feathers. About The Black Feathers Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

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