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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Services Area
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Idea Box: Disability Pride Month
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month. About Disability Pride
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Jul
28
2025
Mon
LEGO Club for English Language Learners
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
28
2025
Mon
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
10:30am–11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
29
2025
Tue
Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
29
2025
Tue
Book Bike: Storytime at Lindberg Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
29
2025
Tue
Tech Time: Coding For Kids with Edison Robots
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Want to explore the world of code, but with ROBOTS? Join Bilingual Edison Robots for an opportunity to code your own robot with Scratch in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting!
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
30
2025
Wed
Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
31
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Kids & Families,
Sustainability
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Jul
31
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Oak Park Conservatory Discovery Garden
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Sustainability
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Aug
1
2025
Fri
CANCELLED: Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
10:30am–11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Kids Chess Class
10:15am–11:15am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
29
2025
Tue
Baby Lapsit
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Baby Lapsit
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Cancelled
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Aug
1
2025
Fri
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Storytimes
Event Details:
La clase del 1 de agosto está cancelada. Class on August 1 is cancelled.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Young & Restless
Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »
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
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
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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
Jul
27
2025
Sun
Neurodivergent Nerdout!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to participate in various ways, including hanging out in the space. There will be fidgets and supports available.
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
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
29
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
1:30pm–2:15pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.
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
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
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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
Jul
27
2025
Sun
Disability Pride Ice Cream Social
2:15pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Come as you are and stay as you like—this Disability Pride Ice Cream Social is a low-pressure, high-joy celebration of community, connection, and inclusion.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
27
2025
Sun
Kids Improv Class
2:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Are you ready to have fun in a supportive and silly environment? Emily Ramirez of BABS Comedy Club will lead exercises and games straight from the short-form improv comedy world.
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This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Civic Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
28
2025
Mon
Postcard Party
3:45pm–4:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Civic Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Level up your world and make it a better place by making your voice heard! What do you think is important in our town, our state or our country?
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 "Kids & Families" group
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Offsite
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
31
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
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