Week Calendar

Name: Idea Box: Serenity in December: A Space for Reflection & Resolution
Start: 2024-12-03
End: 2024-12-31
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Idea Box: Serenity in December: A Space for Reflection & Resolution All Day 12/3 - 12/31 Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Multicultural Event Details: Celebrate
			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Exhibit: "Ancestral Echoes: The Impact of Inheritance" by Sara Moskowitz All Day 12/10 - 1/11 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: From the artist
9 am			Reservation Wild+Free Christmas Party 9:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Homeschool Christmas meetup				Reservation Windy City Embroiderers- Holiday party 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Holiday party
10 am		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. 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. 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 Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Program Team Retreat 10:30am - 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 "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. 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.	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. 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 Fair Housing Training - Source of Income Protections 10:00am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description HOPE Fair Housing Center is a civil rights nonprofit active throughout Illinois. 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. 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. 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. 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 "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Coding Fun For Kids 10:00am - 11:00am Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Join the waitlist Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Join the waitlist Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: “Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!” This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Register now 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 Girl Scout 10:00am - 11:00am Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room 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 Young girls mentoring and development Reservation Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Volunteer Meeting 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
11 am		Reservation Loc Recording 11:00am - 3:30pm 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. 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. 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. Cricut Workshop: Vinyl Decals 11:00am - 12:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized vinyl decal design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation CHRISTMAS BOARD MEETING 11:00am - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans 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. 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 Daisy Troop 47914 11:30am - 12:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
12 pm	Reservation Peace of the land 12:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Open discussion, public invited Reservation ELFI Studio Recital 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room 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 Longfellow 1st grade Daisy Girl Scout Meeting		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Register now Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Register now 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 Prayer Reflection 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Free State of Illinois Basset Training Class 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Ducks in a Row Board and Card Games 12:30pm - 4:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description A monthly meet up of friends for games, snacks and fun. New games and new friends always welcome!
1 pm	Reservation Neurodiversity Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Join our new Neurodiversity Book Club, hosted by CAYR Connections, a local nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and empowering all kinds of minds.		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Scrabble Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.			Reservation Friday group 1:00pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
2 pm							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 Register now Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 25 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 Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Volunteer Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Panel Discussion 2:00pm - 4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Panel Discussion on Palestine
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47227 Meeting 3:00pm - 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 Girl Scout Meeting Reservation Troop 47337 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 "Students Grades 9-12" group. Exam Cram 3:00pm - 7:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Exam Cram is a dedicated, quiet space designed to support students in their exam preparation. Reservation Mix of Minds Meeting 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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 Senior Citizen's 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 Reservation Plan It Green Leadership Conference 3:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Exam Cram 3:00pm - 7:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Exam Cram is a dedicated, quiet space designed to support students in their exam preparation.	Reservation AI Program Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Exam Cram 3:00pm - 7:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Exam Cram is a dedicated, quiet space designed to support students in their exam preparation.	This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Exam Cram 3:00pm - 7:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Exam Cram is a dedicated, quiet space designed to support students in their exam preparation.	This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Exam Cram 3:00pm - 7:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Exam Cram is a dedicated, quiet space designed to support students in their exam preparation. 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. 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!	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Crime & Coffee: "When A Killer Calls: A Hunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling & Justice in a Small Town" 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Crime & Coffee Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
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 Register now Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Register now 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 Reservation Study Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	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 Register now Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Register now 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!	Reservation Tutoring Session 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Tutoring session with 7-10th grade students. 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 Register now 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. Register now 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Winter Sowing for Native Seeds: All Ages Program 4:30pm - 6:00pm Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability Event Details: Late fall is actually a great time to plant seeds and we have 3 different varieties of native flower seeds at the library—Purple Coneflower, Smooth Blue Aster, and Partridge Pea.	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tech Night for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 11 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: This month we'll have fun with coding by playing some unplugged coding games! 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 Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 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.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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. Move Me Soul 4:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: If you're into Yoga and dancing, Move Me Soul is the perfect program for you! This class is split into two parts where you can freely express yourself and unwind through movement. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Teen Library Gaming League: Mario Kart Edition! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Join us for a series of gaming tournaments!
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 Troop 47823 Lincoln Daisy Meeting 5:00pm - 6:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description First grade Lincoln Daisy Meeting	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Laser Cutter Workshop: Hand-Drawn Acrylic LED Lamps 5:30pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to hand-draw your own personalized design for an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button!
6 pm		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Cultivate Your Inner Renaissance with Rachel Cargle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Register now Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Register now Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: After a photograph of her standing with her white friend at the 2017 Women's March went viral, then twenty-seven-year old Rachel Cargle began to wonder, What is her place in the feminist movement? Is feminist solidarity even a possibility? 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 Oak Park Meditation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 "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: "Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy & Borders" 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now 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. Register now 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: 31 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:* About Magical/Realism Longlisted for the National Book Award Reservation Health and Wealth 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Copy of 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 "Health & Wellness" group. Virtual: Classroom Kitchen: Holiday Cookies: Baking and Decorating with Royal Icing 6:30pm - 8:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Register now Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Register now Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Meeting Space Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 286 Event Details: Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive winter-themed virtual cooking series. 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 Democrats & Democracy Moving Forward 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description I'll present an analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election and discuss the strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities for the Democratic party. Sound like a yawner? 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Laser Cutter Workshop: Mini House 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Create a decorative mini house model using the library’s Glowforge laser cutter! Join us for an overview of how to nest designs for efficient use of laser material and time, followed by a demonstration cut 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. 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. Reservation Oak Park Commons 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Peace of the land 6:30pm - 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 and public invited. Reservation Growing Native Plants from Seed 6:45pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Growing native plants from seed is a fun and cost-effective way to grow your native garden. Learn about the different germination requirements for different species, along with some reliable cold-moist stratification methods.
7 pm		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.	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 "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Virtual Virtual Event 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Discover the magic behind Raina's heartwarming and relatable stories as she shares insights into her creative process, inspiration, and the power of graphic novels. Disclaimer(s) Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program After you register (using the registration link above), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Register now Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 62 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 -- December 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Toastmasters, where leaders are made. Reservation VGCA board meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description VGCA board meeting

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