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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Apr-May
2024
All Day 4/16 - 5/18
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
All Day 5/3 - 5/15
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month features art, clothing, books, photos, biographies of influential Asian Americans, and more, through May 15th in the Main Library Idea Box.
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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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" 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.
All Day 5/16 - 5/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
This May, local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
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May
17
2024
Fri
10:00am - 1:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Event Details:
Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store).
All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
28
English Language Conversation
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. Free and open to all English language learners.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Book Bike
The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »
Event Details:
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 "Arts & Culture" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Please join us for a survey of poetry around the world. We will meet in four monthly gatherings and begin our investigation with a literary culture of modern and contemporary Asian poets.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
21
Event Details:
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Words on Wednesday
Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
Event Details:
The much-beloved BookTok sensation from Travis Baldree,
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
This week, it is the beloved book-to-film adaptation Crazy Rich Asians. Native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend Nick Young to his best friend's wedding in Singapore.
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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.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Main Library
Registration closed
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.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
May
12
2024
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
90
Event Details:
A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month
Featuring:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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3 pm |
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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Book Bike
The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »
Event Details:
The Book Bike visits Mills Park Tower for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.
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This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Civic Learning" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Civic Learning,
Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining:
29
Event Details:
Representatives from Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will be available to advise residents on reducing electric, gas, and both landline and cell phone bills.
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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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Main Library
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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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
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.
Event Details:
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!
Winner of the NAACP Image Award, Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 "Authors & Books" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
83
Event Details:
The Takeout 25 Effect is an inspiring account of a community-driven initiative with lasting impact.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
55
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 »
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