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: Closed

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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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

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

Fri: Closed

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: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)	Fri (5/22)	Sat (5/23)
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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 19, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Storytimes" group Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 21, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 22, 2026 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 23, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Register now Registration will close on May 23, 2026 @ 10:00am. 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 "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Baby Lapsit 11:00am–11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 19, 2026 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 » #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.			Reservation Line Dance 11:15am–12:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Description of Meeting/Event Line Dance	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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 23, 2026 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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	Reservation World Peace Discussion 12:30pm–3:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Discussion Meeting and the Public is welcome.		This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm–1:00pm Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Virtual Register now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on June 30, 2026 @ 12:30pm. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Registration Required 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.
1 pm						This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm–4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).
2 pm		Reservation Aria Group Shareholder's Meeting 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event Aria Shareholder's Meeting
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Supported Storytime & Family Play 4:00pm–4:45pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on May 19, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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.
5 pm					Reservation Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Description of Meeting/Event The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission May Meeting.
6 pm			Reservation LaLeche League 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Description of Meeting/Event Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Next Great Migration" 6:00pm–7:00pm Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Register now Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Learn more about library-led book discussions. In The Next Great Migration, Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journal
7 pm		This event is in the "Friends Board" group Friends Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Friends Board Main Library This event is in the "Friends Board" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Program Type: Friends Board Event Details: As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community.	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Babel-On with RF Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Authors & Books Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Event Details: R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. 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.