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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

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

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Harmony Amongst Chaos by Ana Vitek will be on view November 4-December 6 in the Main Library Gallery.

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17–12/31

Arts & Culture

Maze Branch Library

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

11 am

Laser Cutting Workshop: Design a Coaster

11:00am–12:00pm

Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Creative Studio

Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

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Create a coaster using the library’s Glowforge laser cutter! The library will provide materials to make an engraved wooden coaster with a cork base.

Leyendo Libros: "El amor en los tiempos del cólera"

11:00am–12:00pm

Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Scoville Room

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural

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Era inevitable: el olor de las almendras amargas le recordaba siempre el destino de los amores contrariados. Así empieza una de las historias de amor más maravillosas de la literatura universal.

12 pm

Maker Show-and-Tell & Super 8 Film Community Project Screening

12:00pm–1:00pm

Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Creative Studio

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning

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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:

1 pm

Novel Quest Write In

1:00pm–4:00pm

Arts & Culture

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Lobby Community Space

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Come join your fellow writers at the Oak Park Library as we spend dedicated time on our novels.

Scrabble Club

1:00pm–3:00pm

Arts & Culture

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "A Ghost Story"

1:00pm–3:00pm

Arts & Culture

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

In A Ghost Story, a dead man returns home to haunt his wife, manifesting as a ghost wearing a sheet with eyeholes over his head.

2 pm

3 pm

4 pm

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

4:00pm–5:30pm

Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

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🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through

MHS Presents: Friendsgiving Escape Room

4:00pm–5:30pm

Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

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Friendsgiving Escape Room 🧩🍂
You and your crew are locked in a holiday mystery! Can you solve the clues, crack the codes, and make it out before the timer runs out?

5 pm

6 pm

Latine Author Book Cafe: "Dominoes, Danzón & Death"

6:00pm–7:30pm

Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

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Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

November Book Club Pick: Dominoes, danzón, and death by Raquel V. Reyes

7 pm

Folk Music Series Performance: Jonas Friddle

7:00pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture

Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Folk Music Series

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library »

Join us for a lively musical performance by Jonas Friddle.

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

7:00pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture

Virtual

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

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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.

Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm

Arts & Culture

Maze Branch Library

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture

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Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture, Multicultural

Maze Branch Library

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library

Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

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Wednesday Movie Matinee

Latine Author Book Cafe

Folk Music Series

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

Adult Improv

French Conversation Hour