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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 "Multicultural" group
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Dec-Jan
2025
Idea Box: MLK Dream Hands
All Day
12/27–1/28
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,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. To share a dream and be a part of this window display:
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19
2026
Mon
Closing
Library closed; log in at oppl.org
Branches:
Main Library,
Maze Branch Library,
Dole Branch Library,
Virtual,
Offsite
Description:
Scheduled library closing
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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 "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
Jan
23
2026
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.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
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.
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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
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "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
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
4:00pm–4:45pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Why Fish Don't Exist"
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Sustainability
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.
Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why
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