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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
03/31/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Mar-Apr
2025
ART EXHIBIT: Card Collages by Koko Stubitsch
03/31/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Koko Stubitsch's collages are an amalgamation of libraries, reading, and art. Using recycled library paraphernalia, old book pages, and an endless supply of materials from home, Koko joyously puts together these little pieces of art.
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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 "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Art Exhibit: "Flowers for People" by Benz Amataya
All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.
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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: Arab American Heritage Month
All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Main Library
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
Event Details:
Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Apr
12
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Registration closed
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
31
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 "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.
Apr
11
2025
Fri
Laser Cutter Workshop: Garden Markers
11:30am - 12:30pm
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:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us in creating a customized garden marker to organize your vegetable or flower garden using a laser cutter! Attendees will design the shape and text of their garden marker, then cut their design with the Makery's Glowforge.
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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.
Apr
8
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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Apr
10
2025
Thu
The Community Blood Center: Blood Drive
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Event Details:
Community Blood Center Blood Drive
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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.
Apr
12
2025
Sat
Arab American Heritage Celebration
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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
Event Details:
Join us to celebrate Arab American heritage, learn about Arab American culture and contributions, connect with your neighbors, make some arts & crafts, and enjoy tasty treats and musical performances.
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1 pm |
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Apr
6
2025
Sun
Local Authors Speak: What Libraries Mean to Me
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
23
Event Details:
Join us for a special panel discussion during National Library Week!
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Arts & Culture,
Sustainability
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "River"
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,
Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining:
143
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
Event Details:
April is Earth Month; the film "River" explores the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers. Spanning six continents, this visual and musical tour-de-force is celebratory, cautionary, and ultimately hopeful.
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Health & Wellness
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
OPPL Staff Event
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
DuShaun Branch Pollard of Sage Gawd Collective will lead a Gentle Yoga class.
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 "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Latine Author Book Cafe: "The Friend"
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Registration closed
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,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Latine Author Book Cafe
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.
Event Details:
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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.
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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.
Apr
9
2025
Wed
Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 2)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?
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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.
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Virtual
Registration closed
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.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
VIRTUAL: Library Love With Mychal Threets
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
392
Event Details:
Celebrate National Library Week with library sensation Mychal Threets, in conversation with one of our very own librarians, Jabez.
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.
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Apr
8
2025
Tue
Adult Improv
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
56
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 »
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Apr
10
2025
Thu
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging With Alexis Nikole Nelson
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
Event Details:
Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account @alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.
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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