Main Library

9:00am-9:00pm

Main Library
834 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maze Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

845 Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Dole Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

9:00am-9:00pm

834 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group ART EXHIBIT: Card Collages by Koko Stubitsch 03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: "Capturing Life, Fragility, and Resilience" by Boris Vayninger All Day 5/1–5/31 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Paintings by Boris Vayninger will be on display at Maze Branch between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31.
	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 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 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, 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.					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 This event is in the "Sustainability" group Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" curated by Betty Kim All Day 5/2–5/30 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability 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 This event is in the "Sustainability" group 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, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability Event Details: Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Community Partner" 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 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 "Community Partner" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
1 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Shakespeare Fest 1:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we celebrate all things Shakespeare with an open mic, Elizabethan costume contest, and crafts!			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" 1:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! Watch the 1999 film version of the classic Shakespearean play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This adaptation is set in 19th-century Italy, where a love potion created by the mischievous Puck confuses four young lovers along with the fairy que			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 Star Wars Day: Costume Contest 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Prepare to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away! We're calling all Jedis, Sith Lords, droids, smugglers, and creatures of all shapes and sizes to showcase their most impressive Star Wars costumes. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Star Wars Day 1:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: The Force Beckons you to the Oak Park Public Library for an epic celebration of Star Wars! 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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Star Wars Day: Origami & Movie 1:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Embark on a galactic adventure with this exciting program! We'll delve into the world of Star Wars by learning how to fold paper into iconic characters from the beloved film The Empire Strikes Back.
2 pm							This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Star Wars Day: Edison Robots Podracing 2:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against a time limit! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
3 pm				Closing Main Library Closed 3:00pm–9:00pm Main Library Branches: Main Library Description: See oppl.org for details and updates.
4 pm				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 Glow With Confidence 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Glow with Confidence is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for all students.		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 What's Your Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required 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 Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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 Registration Required 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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7 pm		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Musical Performance: April In Paris With Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an enchanting evening of jazz and French classics with the captivating vocals of Petra van Nuis and the masterful guitar work of Andy Brown.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Virtual: Adult Improv 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group French Conversation Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group 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, Multicultural 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.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Folk Music Series Concert: Tret Fure 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Folk Music Series This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library » Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest. At 19, she moved to LA in hopes of obtaining a record deal.