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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 "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
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 "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Jan-Feb
2026
Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah
All Day
1/21–2/28
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
Digital Learning
Main Library
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Tech Help Drop-In
10:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Tech Help Drop-In
Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!
No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.
The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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Feb
28
2026
Sat
“New-to-You" Free Art Supplies for Everyone
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event
Is your craft bin overflowing with supplies you swore you’d use but never did? Paints that dried up your inspiration? Glitter that lost its sparkle? It’s time to clear the clutter and spark new creativity without a price tag!
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Button Making Workshop: Design Your Own Pin
11:00am–12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Event Details:
Create a 2.25-inch button/pin with the Makery's new button maker! You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready, and then learn how to use the button maker. The library will provide materials.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Community Partner,
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
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Partner,
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.
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 "Health & Wellness" group
Health & Wellness
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Feb
22
2026
Sun
Grief Journaling
2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Grief Journaling Workshop
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.
Disclaimer(s)
Virtual & In-Person Program
After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.
Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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 "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Careers & Businesses,
Community Partner,
Health & Wellness,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program
4:00pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses,
Community Partner,
Health & Wellness,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.
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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
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Tablet Time
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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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Feb
26
2026
Thu
Closing for Roy K. Idea Box closing
6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Event Details:
Join us for the final program of the Rapbrary series where Roy Kinsey will a performance of the James Baldwin speech"If". Roy will also be diving deeper into Rapbrary collection sharing influences and his favorite works.
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