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Name: 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. 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 National Stress-Free Holiday Month with us this December by journaling and creating an affirmation wall to foster peace and positivity. Take time to reflect, set intentions, and center yourself going into the new year!
	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
						This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Little Women: The Musical All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Arts & Culture Virtual This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. 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.
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.	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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Building With Blocks 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Building With Blocks We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. 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.
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. 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. Laser Cutter Workshop: Keychains 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: 10 Event Details: Learn how to design a keychain using a browser-based design tool and the Glowforge laser cutter! You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our laser cutter. Reservation Housing Forward Tenant's Club 11:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Sublimation Workshop: Custom Mugs 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: 8 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 library-provided blank ceramic mug. W 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. 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 Tau Xi Zeta - Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Meeting 11:30am - 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 Womens Mentoring and Development
12 pm	Reservation Ducks in a Row Board and Card Games 12:00pm - 4:45pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A monthly meet up of friends for games, snacks and fun. New games and new friends always welcome!		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.			This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Board Committee Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Board Main Library This event is in the "Library Board" group. 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 »	Reservation Holiday Piano Recital 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Students piano recital in costume.
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Holidays Around the World 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Celebrate and discover world holidays and traditions! Create crafts, play games, and share stories. 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Exhibit Reception: "Ancestral Echoes: The Impact of Inheritance" by Sara Moskowitz 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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 Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47881 1:30pm - 3:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room		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 Friday group 1:00pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Housing Forward Memorial Service 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Youth Auxiliary Meeting 1:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
2 pm	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 Need a tv I can connect my laptop to. Reservation Troop 47289 Meeting 2:15pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space						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 chicago-sf book discussion 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description discuss James S A Corey's recent novel The Mercy of Gods
3 pm	Reservation GS Troop 47209 product meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Girl Scout troop meeting to plan cookie sales	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 Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition monthly meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition
4 pm			This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Teen Winter Fest 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		This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tablet Time 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 12 Tablet Time It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more! Event Details: Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
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 Health and Wealth 5:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Pack 4023 Bear Den Meeting 5:45pm - 7:45pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Bear Den Meeting	Reservation Oak Leyden Children's Services 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
6 pm			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. 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: Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Sound Bath Meditation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditati Disclaimer(s) 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 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. 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 Oak Park Runners Club Race Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Good Life Race committee meeting This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Virtual: Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Culture Virtual Register now Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Register now Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 » 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 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.	Reservation Victories of the Heart Men's Group 7:00pm - 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 Sprout and Spruce Christmas Party 7:30pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room

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