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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.
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
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.
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
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.
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
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.
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park
10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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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.
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
8
2025
Fri
Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.
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 "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
8
2025
Fri
Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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
9
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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 "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.
Aug
9
2025
Sat
Bilingual Coding For Kids
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!”
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Aug
9
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
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.
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
9
2025
Sat
Kids Chess Class
10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library
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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11 am |
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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
5
2025
Tue
Baby Lapsit
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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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Aug
8
2025
Fri
Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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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
9
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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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12 pm |
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Aug
3
2025
Sun
Sullivan Lane Townhomes Association
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
Townhomes Association meeting.
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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.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
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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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Princess Bride"
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
The film starts as a grandfather reads a story about a beautiful young woman named Buttercup to his bored grandson. Then, the audience is magically transported to a tale complete with heros, villians, creepy creatures, and a love story.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Wooden Train Open Play
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Origami for Kids
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Level up your Origami skills! We will provide paper and take you through a couple of patterns as a group. Best for kids ages 8-11. Please register each attendee as space is limited.
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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.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
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.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Aug
8
2025
Fri
Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Spanish Conversation Hour
Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
7
2025
Thu
BYOBook Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Love reading and want to share your book joy with other kids? Join our BYOBook Club! No pre-reading necessary - we'll eat snacks, talk about what we're enjoying and share recommendations. For kids entering grades 3-6.
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5 pm |
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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.
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
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6 pm |
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Aug
5
2025
Tue
Spoken Word Alumni Reunion
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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7 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
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