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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Services Area
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Idea Box: Disability Pride Month
All Day
7/1–7/31
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month. About Disability Pride
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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 "Friends Board" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Friends Board,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Friends Board" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Friends Book Fair
9:00am–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Friends Board,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library
As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Disability Pride March Sign & Ribbon Wand Making
9:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Friends Board" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Friends Board,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Friends Board" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Friends Book Fair
9:00am–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Friends Board,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library
As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
10:30am–11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Multicultural,
Storytimes
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
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
10:30am–11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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
Jul
12
2025
Sat
3rd Annual Disability Pride March & Rally
11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Outside Plaza
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
Let's celebrate disabled people and disability as an identity with a march around the Main Library and our plaza! This march is for disabled people and allies; a disability is not required to celebrate with us.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
1:30pm–2:15pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Wooden Train Open Play
2:00pm–4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Book Bike: StArt Your Weekend
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
The Book Bike visits The OP Arts District for StArt Your Weekend, weather permitting.
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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
Jul
8
2025
Tue
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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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Offsite
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
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