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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
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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 "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Oct-Nov
1
2025
Art Exhibit: "Liminal Threshold" by Rick Sullivan
All Day
10/1–11/1
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Liminal Threshold explores the raw and unstable terrain between dissolution and emergence. Nothing is really fixed here: colors pulse, gestures fragment, and structure flickers in and out of coherence.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Art Exhibit: "Reflections": Work by Maria Cordova
All Day
10/2–10/30
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Oct-Nov
2025
Idea Box: Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda
All Day
10/20–11/8
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Event Details:
You are invited to share an image of your loved ones who have passed away to be included in this year’s Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead community ofrenda (altar).
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Maker Show-and-Tell
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you:
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Oct
25
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
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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 "Health & Wellness" group
Health & Wellness
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Oct
25
2025
Sat
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Outside Plaza
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 AM – 2 PM
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
Chair Yoga
Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.
What to know before you join
- Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
- Dress comfortably
- Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
- You are not required to keep your camera on
- Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
- Have a chair that can be stationary
About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.
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.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Special Collections Halloween Open Hours
12:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Special Collection
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Come visit the Special Collections Reading Room on the third floor for an extended Halloween-themed Open Hours.
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
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "A Complete Unknown"
1:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
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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!
Follow a young Bob Dylan as he shakes up the folk music scene in the 1960s, culminating when he plugs in his electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Health & Wellness
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Oct
19
2025
Sun
Death Cafe
2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Death Cafe
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath.
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Health & Wellness,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Oct
24
2025
Fri
Oaktober & Beyond: A Tree Talk & Stroll
4:00pm–5:15pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Sustainability
Event Details:
The Oak Park Public Library and Trinity Pierce invite you for an afternoon hour of tree appreciation.
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.
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This event is in the "Library Board" group
Library Board
Main Library
This event is in the "Library Board" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Oak Park Public Library Board Finance Committee Meeting
6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Library Board
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Authors & Books
Main Library
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Author Visit: Be Steadwell
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Event Details:
We're thrilled to welcome debut novelist, accomplished musician, filmmaker, and screenwriter Be Steadwell.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation With Marissa Bode
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Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode.
Disclaimer(s)
Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program
After you register (using the registration link above), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. Please note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day of the event. Registrations received after this time will be sent a recording of the event via email. 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 made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org.
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