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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Jan-Feb
2025
Art Exhibit: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons
All Day
1/14–2/22
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Still photography tells its stories through captured moments in time. Stories told with power, with joy and sadness. Often, in ways that no other medium can. In its stillness, it yet moves.
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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
Idea Box: Celebrating Local Black Artists
All Day
2/3–2/28
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and transform our world.
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Feb
17
2025
Mon
Closing
Library closed; log in at oppl.org
Branches:
Main Library,
Maze Branch Library,
Dole Branch Library,
Virtual,
Offsite
Description:
Scheduled library closing
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Feb
22
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
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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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Friends Board" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Library Board" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Civic Learning,
Community Partner,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Friends Board,
Health & Wellness,
Library Board,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Friends Board" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Library Board" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Feb
16
2025
Sun
Artist Talk: Howard Simmons in Conversation With Lee Bey
2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Civic Learning,
Community Partner,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Friends Board,
Health & Wellness,
Library Board,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Join us for a conversation between photographer Howard Simmons and author and architecture critic Lee Bey.
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Sustainability
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Feb
19
2025
Wed
VIRTUAL: Earth Lounge: Discussion Hour
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Join us for an open discussion on climate change and other environmental topics. You are invited to share an article, book, podcast, or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.
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.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Arts & Culture,
Careers & Businesses,
Civic Learning,
Digital Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Conversations About AI: Deepfakes
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Careers & Businesses,
Civic Learning,
Digital Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Join Creative Technology Specialist Kay and Health & Wellness Specialist Claire for a discussion of the social and ethical issues surrounding deepfakes, including the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act and other new Illinois legislation
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
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
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Supported Storytime and Family Play
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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