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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
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.
Dec-Jan
2024
Art Exhibit: "Ancestral Echoes: The Impact of Inheritance" by Sara Moskowitz
All Day 12/10 - 1/11
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
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9 am |
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Jan
6
2025
Mon
Housing Forward Supportive Housing Team Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Supportive Housing Team Meeting
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Jan
8
2025
Wed
Economy Shop Board Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Jan
8
2025
Wed
Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
AWN monthly board meeting
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Jan
11
2025
Sat
OPRF Community Chess Tournament
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Chess tournaments are simple. We set up, play games then go home. Many of the participants are members of the OPRF HS chess team.
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10 am |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Team meeting for research study purposes
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Jan
11
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
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.
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Jan
5
2025
Sun
Once Upon A Goal Vision Board
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Good Girlfriends Social Club Is A Group Of Women ages 21-Up That Host Different Events Each Month.
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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1 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jan
6
2025
Mon
Drawing Workshop With Jacob Grant
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Event Details:
Author and illustrator Jacob Grant shares his new book Umami and leads kids in a drawing workshop! Best for early elementary-aged kids; preschoolers will need adult support. Siblings are welcome.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Jan
11
2025
Sat
Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Spanish Conversation Hour
Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
Tablet Time
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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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.
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5 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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6 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Jan
7
2025
Tue
Handel Week Board of Directors
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
Board of Directors meeting
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Golem and the Jinni"
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
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7 pm |
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Jan
7
2025
Tue
Oak Park Runners Club Jan Kick-Off Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
January kick off club meeting
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Jan
8
2025
Wed
Victories of the Heart Men's Group
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
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Virtual
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Event Details:
Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work.
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Toastmasters, where leaders are made.
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