Week Calendar

Name: Art Exhibit: Works by Anna Zaderman
Start: 2024-11-04
End: 2024-11-30
Location: Maze Branch Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: Works by Anna Zaderman All Day 11/4 - 11/30 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Chicago artist Anna Zaderman will have her art work on display at the Maze Branch for the entire month of November. Please visit the library during its open hours to view her work.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Exhibit: "Process" by Alexander Gonzalez All Day 11/5 - 12/7 Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: "Process" by Alexander Gonzalez will be on exhibit at the Main Library Art Gallery from November 5 to December 7.
	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Idea Box: Native American Heritage Month All Day 11/8 - 11/30 Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: Idea Box Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: This November, join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month. We celebrate the diverse values, traditions, and lasting contributions of the many vibrant Native American communities.
9 am		Reservation Trailhead 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Accent Care 9:00am - 10:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Pro Bono Network Board Meeting 9:15am - 11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Wild + Free Friendsgiving & Book Club 9:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:00am - 10:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Team Meeting 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	Reservation We Suggest List Planning 9:00am - 10:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Facilities Carpet cleaning 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation IPMS 9:00am - 10:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Chicago a Cappella Board Meeting 9:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Non profit board meeting
10 am		Reservation AGGF Curriculum Meeting 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We are meeting to work on our curriculum. 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 in the Storytime Room 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Kidsgiving 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Business Meeting 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Stay & Play 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 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. Reservation Noah's Birthday 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description The nanny/kiddo crew will be hosting a 2nd birthday party for Noah. Reservation Meeting 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. LEGO Club 10:00am - 2:00pm 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 Event Details: We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 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. Reservation Conversation for Spirituality 10:00am - 11:00am 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. 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 2021 OP Area Babies 10:00am - 1:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Little kid meetup
11 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Baby Lapsit This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Sublimation Workshop: Ornaments 11:30am - 1:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials. In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print and then sublimate onto a wooden ornament blank. We will use Ca Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am - 2:00pm 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		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. Reservation Spark Meeting 11:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description We discuss political history.
12 pm	Reservation Housing Opportunities 12:00pm - 1:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation World Peace 12:00pm - 3:00pm 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 welcome		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. Reservation Staff 12:45pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation TEAM MEETING 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Friendsgiving 12:00pm - 4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
1 pm	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Bee Love & Honey 1:00pm - 3:00pm Civic Learning, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: If you missed our Bee Love and Honey event last year - we are excited to share that Debbie Becker, local Oak Park Beekeeper will be back to demonstrate a BEE-hind the scenes look at how honey is harvested. A tasting of the honey will be offer Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Aria Group Shareholder's Meeting 1:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Aria Shareholders meeting	Reservation Itinerant Adventurer Book Club 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 Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Words on Wednesday: "Tell Me Everything" 1:00pm - 2:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 24 Words on Wednesday Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In Tell Me Everything, Elizabeth Str	Reservation Housing Forward Development Team 1:00pm - 5:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Living and Dying Well Book Club 1:15pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	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). Facilities Carpet cleaning 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation WorthFightingFor Community Organizing: What's Next After the Election? (Working Families Party, MoveOn, Indivisible and others) 1:00pm - 2:15pm Main Library 1:00pm - 2:15pm This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Community gathering under guidance of Working Families Party, MoveOn, Indivisible and others – undert the coalition name Worth Fighting For ... to plan post-election action to protect Democracy and human rights. Reservation Spark at Oak Park Public Library 1:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description discussion
2 pm	Reservation Troop 47289 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Regular meeting Reservation Troop 47876 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 Reservation TCS Rhoer Club Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Board Committee Meeting 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Review the meeting agenda (pdf)	Reservation Tech Check 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:30pm - 5:30pm 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 "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" 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 Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Daniel Patinkin Book Signing 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description This book of short fiction is Daniel Patinkin's third book, which examines the human experience- lofty and shaded- throughout time and place. Copies will be available on sight.
3 pm			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 Audio Booth Reservation 3:30pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodiverse adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club at the Main Branch of the Oak Park Public Library.
4 pm		Reservation LGBTQ+ Youth Program 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tech Night for Kids (Grades K-2) 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: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 15 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: Want to practice typing and using a mouse? This month's program is for you! We'll have fun with keyboarding and mouse games that you can play at home. 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: 149 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.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Smiljanich Family 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families 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. Siblings welcome. 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: 147 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 Audio Booth Reservation 4:45pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
5 pm		Reservation Kim Wade IC Meeting 5:30pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation PFLAG Button Making 5:45pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Village of Oak Park Community Forum: Panhandling Campaign 5:45pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Learn more about constructive approaches to addressing the hunger and homelessness that creates the need for panhandling.		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Dungeons & Dragons Middle School Campaign! 5:00pm - 7:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Maze Branch 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: 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: 6 Event Details: Join us for an exciting session of Dungeons and Dragons! This series of campaigns will be exciting to build for middle school students to drop in whether they are polished veterans or just learning how to play.	Reservation Peace of the land 5:30pm - 8:30pm 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 and the public are welcome Reservation Peace of the land 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Open discussion and the public are welcome
6 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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: Open Parent Conversations 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 149 Event Details: Open Parent Conversations – An open session for students and parents to ask a professional any college related questions whether it be financial aid related, scholarship or potentially questions about the application process. Reservation The Neighborhood Bridge 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Health and Wealth 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room 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 Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Find the meeting agenda and materials here—and via oppl.org/b	Reservation Disability Access Commission Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Disability Access Commission Meeting This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Seed Keeper" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Authors & Books, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 22 Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson is a Reservation 833 N Harlem Condo Association 6:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Holiday Brunch 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive fall-themed virtual cooking series. Elevate your brunch game and learn to create comforting classics infused with the Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time. Reservation Jack & Jill of America, WCC Executive board meeting 6:30pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:45pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Cancelled CANCELLED Melanin Love Film Series: "Brown Sugar" 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Cancelled 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, Equity & Anti-Racism Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships. Reservation Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 "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 This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
7 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	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.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" 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: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 15 French Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers. 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 "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. 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: Arts & Culture Event Details: Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. 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. Reservation VGCA Annual Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description VGCA Annual Meeting Reservation Victories of the Heart Men's Group 7:30pm - 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 OAK PARK WRITERS GROUP 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Fall Social Event 7:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room

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