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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Kids & Families,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Sep-Nov
2025
Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off
All Day
9/24–11/5
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Services Area
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Have a Halloween costume to donate to the swap?
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Authors & Books,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Boo-ktober! Children's Book Donation Drive
All Day
10/1–10/31
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Civic Learning,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
The Oak Park Public Library is working together with Beyond Hunger to build home libraries in our community!
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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
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
10:30am–11:00am
Maze Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Cancelled
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED: 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.
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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
Oct
8
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
Oct
9
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Barbie & Ken Club
10:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Barbie & Ken Club
We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!
Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.
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
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
10:30am–11:00am
Dole Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Oct
11
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.
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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
Oct
7
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 "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am–11:30am
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
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 "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Oct
5
2025
Sun
Tabletop Game Time
1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of tabletop gaming fun! We'll have a variety of games available for play from our Play & Exploration Discovery kits. If you have a blast, check out a copy to take home or put one on hold. This program is best for ages 5+.
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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
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
4:00pm–4:45pm
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 "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
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Tech Night for Kids: Code a Robot
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Tech Night for Kids
Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more!
This month we'll have fun coding with robots! For Kindergarten-2nd grade
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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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Tablet Time
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Tablet Time
It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
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