Main Library

12:00pm-5:00pm

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

12:00pm-5:00pm

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

12:00pm-5:00pm

255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

12:00pm-5:00pm

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

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Time	Sun (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 Art Exhibit: "Harmony Amongst Chaos" by Ana Vitek All Day 11/4–12/6 Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 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, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Harmony Amongst Chaos by Ana Vitek will be on view November 4-December 6 in the Main Library Gallery.
10 am		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze 10:30am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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.		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. 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 Stay & Play 10:30am–11:30am Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5. 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 Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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 "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Registration Required 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 Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Registration Required 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Laser Cutter Workshop: Acrylic LED Lamps 11:00am–12:30pm 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 Glowforge laser cutter to create an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button!	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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 » #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Sibshop for Kids Ages 4-7 Who Have a Disabled Sibling 1:30pm–2:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games! This class will use picture books to start age appropriate discussions. Caregivers are welcome to stay if the child wishes. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: Special Double Feature: "The Wizard of Oz" 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: 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! Get ready for the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good with a special Double Feature of The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz.			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group "Wicked" Sing-Along Movie Showing 1:00pm–3:45pm 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: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Prepare for the release of Wicked Part 2 by joining us for Wicked Part 1: The Sing-Along Version. Come ready to sing along, or just enjoy the movie.
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: Special Double Feature: "The Wiz" 3:00pm–5:30pm 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! Get ready for the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good with a special Double Feature of The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. Diana Ross stars in this 1978 musical adaptation of the story of The Wizard of Oz.			This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "Lone Women" 3:30pm–4:30pm Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" 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: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Tea & Terror Join library staff for an afternoon of hot tea and terror in this exciting, horror-themed, bi-monthly book discussion. Horror is much more than ghost stories or bloody murders—it can be scary but also funny, sad, powerful, or moving. There's a whole universe of terror out there, waiting to be discovered by adventurous readers. Expect a variety of horror styles and subgenres—from the ghastly and gory to the spooky and sublime, from the horrors of the natural world to the supernatural terrors beyond! In Lone Women by Victor LaValle: A
4 pm		This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Tea Talk 4:00pm–5:00pm Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8 Registration Required Tea Talk A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed. Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board - Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Event Details: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is a teen-led organization that promotes, supports, and creates library initiatives at Oak Park Public Library and throughout the community.	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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 MHS Presents: 🧠 Game On: Mind & Play Challenge! 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Ready to flex your brain and level up your game? Join us for Game On: Mind & Play Challenge, the ultimate hangout spot for teens 10-18!	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Chapter Chasers! Check-in 4:00pm–4:30pm Authors & Books, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Authors & Books, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This meeting is a check-in for all those who are reading the book.
5 pm				This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tech Night for Kids: Fun with Makey Makeys 5:30pm–6:30pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required 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 explore circuits and coding while having fun with Makey Makey kits! For kids in grades 2-5.		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Cancelled Teen Debate Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Cancelled 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: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.
6 pm				This event is in the "Library Board" group Oak Park Public Library Board Finance Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Board Main Library This event is in the "Library Board" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Library Board Event Details: Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Review meeting agenda (pdf)	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Way Spring Arrives & Other Stories" 6:00pm–7:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" 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: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Otherworldly Reads In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions » In The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories, you can dine at a restaurant at the end of the universe, cultiva This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Recycling: Back to Basics with LRS 6:30pm–7:30pm Civic Learning, Sustainability Maze Branch Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Confused about what kind of plastic can get recycled? Or what size/type of paper is acceptable? And how about greasy cardboard?
7 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Cancelled College Readiness: College Application Workshop 7:00pm–8:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Cancelled 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: Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: During this workshop, the Illinois Students Assistance Commission (ISAC) members will assist students with completing college applications to the college(s) of their choice and/or applying for direct admission through the state’s One Click C		This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group IN PERSON & VIRTUAL: Understanding Autism & ADHD 7:00pm–8:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about neurodivergence in general? Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.