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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Feb-Mar
2025
Art Exhibit: "Photograph Recollections" by Tom Palazzolo
All Day 2/25 - 3/29
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:
Tom Palazzolo is a Chicago-based documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work spans over 50 years. His photographs aim to capture chance encounters from everyday life.
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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 "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Arts & Culture,
Community Partner,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
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 "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World
All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Community Partner,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Experience "9to5: The Story of a Movement"
All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Virtual
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Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s.
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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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Digital Learning
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Mar
27
2025
Thu
Tech Help Drop-In
10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Tech Help Drop-In
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. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!
No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.
The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Cancelled
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Mar
29
2025
Sat
Cancelled
CANCELLED: English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:
This event has been cancelled.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Mar
28
2025
Fri
Laser Cutting Workshop: Design a Coaster
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Create a coaster using the library’s Glowforge laser cutter! The library will provide materials to make an engraved wooden coaster with a cork base.
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Register now
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga
Register now
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:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Chair Yoga
Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.
What to know before you join
- Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
- Dress comfortably
- Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
- You are not required to keep your camera on
- Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
- Have a chair that can be stationary
About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.
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.
Physical Activity
By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.
The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Hidden Figures"
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
145
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
Event Details:
Starring Janelle Monae, Taraji P.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Mar
23
2025
Sun
Film Screening: Short Films by Tom Palazzolo
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
127
Event Details:
In tandem with his art exhibit, Photograph Recollections, on display at the Main Library Gallery (February 25-March 29), documentar
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
Sound Bath Meditation
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditati
Disclaimer(s)
Physical Activity
By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.
The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Mar
27
2025
Thu
3D Design Workshop Intermediate: Windup Toys
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer aided design software, to create a windup toy that will fit a windup toy mechanism. We will go over the design concepts inherent in creating objects for successful 3D printing.
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.
Arts & Culture
Virtual
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Mar
25
2025
Tue
Virtual: Adult Improv
Registration closed
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:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Adult Improv
Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.
Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »
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 "Multicultural" group.
Arts & Culture,
Multicultural
Virtual
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Mar
26
2025
Wed
VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour
Registration closed
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:
Arts & Culture,
Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
French Conversation Hour
Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.
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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