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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 "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Feb
22
2025
Sat
15th Oscarthon (Day 1)
9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
No need to wait on the red carpet—come to our 15th Annual Oscarthon movie marathon! All day at the Main Library, we'll have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year. This year's movie lineup:
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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 "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Crime & Coffee: "Prescription for Pain"
3:30pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Event Details:
Crime & Coffee
Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Feb
21
2025
Fri
What's Your Craft
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Middle School Space
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.
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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
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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.
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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
Feb
19
2025
Wed
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down With Amy Tan
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Event Details:
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.
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. Please note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day of the event. Registrations received after this time will be sent a recording of the event via email. 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@ila.org.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Black Movie History in Chicago: Cinematic Milestones & Sacred Grounds
7:00pm–8:00pm
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:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Explore Black film history in Chicago through select movies and sites that connect them.
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