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

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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
	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.		Closing Library closed; log in at oppl.org All Day 12/24 - 12/25 All Branches Branches: Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite Description: Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location »
10 am				This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Tech Help Drop-In 10:00am - 12:00pm Digital Learning Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	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. 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.	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
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12 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Family Drag Bingo Brunch 12:30pm - 2:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Merriam Levkowitz, America's favorite Drag Bubbe, brings all of the glamour and humor that a game of bingo really needs as your amazing host for Bingo Brunch!				Reservation Financial Stewardship 12:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
1 pm					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. 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).	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Kwanzaa Stories and Songs with Mama Edie 1:00pm - 1:45pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 75 Event Details: Join Mama Edie for an interactive storytelling performance in celebration of Kwanzaa! Stories and songs of the history of African descended people will be within the explanation of the principles of the Nguzo Saba. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
2 pm	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Death Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Death Cafe At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath.			Reservation Community Kwanzaa Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Love on the Page Book Discussion: "All Rhodes Lead Here" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 24 Love on the Page Book Discussion Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: This month we will be discussing All Rhodes Lead Here
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6 pm		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.
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.

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