Name: MLK Dream Hands
Start: 2025-01-16
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. MLK Dream Hands All Day 1/16 - 1/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Come by the Idea Box and participate in "Dream Hands." Patrons are encouraged to write their dreams for the future on the palm of the hands to be displayed as a tribute to Martin Luther King's life.
		Closing Library closed; log in at oppl.org All Day 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 »
9 am			Reservation Pro Bono Network Board Meeting 9:15am - 11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
10 am							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 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: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 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. Reservation Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Volunteer Meeting 10:00am - 1:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A/V projector and screen needed for meeting.
11 am
12 pm							Reservation NSBEjr 12:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
1 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47881 1:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room			Reservation AWN Movie Discussion Group 1:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Viewing and discussion of movie		Reservation Friday group 1:00pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference 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. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room E 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).
2 pm
3 pm	Reservation GS Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room				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: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition
4 pm				This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tech Night for Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: 12 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!
5 pm
6 pm			Reservation Health and Wealth 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Volunteer Enrichment Workshop with the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust 6:30pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		Reservation Development and Historic Preservation in Oak Park 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Presentation, panel discussion and audience questions about the role of Historic Preservation, Zoning, Land Use and Public Planning related to new construction, existing historic buildings and historic districts in Oak Park
7 pm			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	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Join the hilarious Michelle Buteau for a night of side-splitting comedy as she shares personal stories about love, life, and everything in between. Get ready to laugh, relate, and be inspired by her unique perspective and infectious energy. 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.

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