Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

Closed

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-6:00pm

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-6:00pm

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

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
All Day	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 "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 "Authors & Books" 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: Jewish American Heritage Month All Day 5/13–5/31 Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" 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: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of
11 am						This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Preservation Workshop: Creating A Personal Archive 11:00am–12:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Multicultural 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 "Multicultural" 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Multicultural Registration Required Event Details: Join Special Collections for a workshop demonstrating best practices for preserving and organizing your family’s memories. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Scrabble Club 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble during Celebrating Seniors Week. All skills levels and ages are welcome.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" 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: Veterans 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! A special Celebrating Senior Week viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
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6 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 Latine Author Book Cafe: "We Will Be Jaguars" 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Registration Required 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 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, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Event Details: 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. Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, Nemonte	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 Artist Talk: "Encoded Memories" curated by Betty Kim 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Join us for an artist talk featuring Bethany Cordero, Jill Obermaier, This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group VIRTUAL: Cooking as Creative Meditation 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Sustainability Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Sustainability" 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, Health & Wellness, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to approach cooking as a daily act involving mindfulness, gratitude, and joy with Vanessa Young of Thirsty Radish. From the market to the kitchen to the table,& 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Glow Up: Elevating Black Skin Care 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Event Details: Confused by skincare? Want to learn more about melanin skin? Join us as licensed esthetician Ashley White teaches us all about the tips and tricks for your skin. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Cricut Workshop: Cardstock Bookmarks 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" 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: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized bookmark design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter.
7 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Adult Improv 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room 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 »