Main Library

9:00am-9:00pm

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: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maze Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

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

10:00am-9:00pm

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: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

9:00am-9:00pm

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: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Idea Box: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month All Day 9/15–10/15 Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: Join the Oak Park Public Library as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, our Idea Box will host a special digital display of interviews of local leaders telling stories of their cultures.
	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off All Day 9/24–11/5 Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Have a Halloween costume to donate to the swap?
	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Boo-ktober! Children's Book Donation Drive All Day 10/1–10/31 Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: The Oak Park Public Library is working together with Beyond Hunger to build home libraries in our community!
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: "Liminal Threshold" by Rick Sullivan All Day 10/1–11/1 Arts & Culture Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Liminal Threshold explores the raw and unstable terrain between dissolution and emergence. Nothing is really fixed here: colors pulse, gestures fragment, and structure flickers in and out of coherence.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: "Reflections": Work by Maria Cordova All Day 10/2–10/30 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Artist statement
9 am			Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Quarterly Meeting 9:30am–1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Economy Shop Board Meeting 9:30am–11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 9:30am–12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation CCF mtg 9:30am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly mtg		Reservation Educational Research 9:30am–1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite 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. Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Offsite 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. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:00am–11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Offsite 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. Reservation Tech Rehearsal- League of Women Voters OPRF and Growing Community Media. 10:00am–11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Youth Network Council 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Barbie & Ken Club 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Barbie & Ken Club We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids. #FridayFun Reservation Family Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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.	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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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. 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 October 11, 2025 @ 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. Reservation What does the Board of Education do? 10:00am–12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description The mothers of Jack and Jill of America, Western Cook County Chapters would like to host a mock School Board meeting for middle school aged students to support the understanding of how local government works
11 am		Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 11:00am–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Canva Design Workshop: Large Format Poster 11:00am–12:30pm Digital Learning, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to design a 24in x 36in poster! We will use Canva to design our posters, then submit the finished images to be printed using the library's large format printer. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation ACE Meeting 11:00am–1:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Zoom Chat 11:45am–1:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 11:15am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation OAK PARK LINE DANCE 11:15am–12:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 Meeting 12:00pm–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Good Girlfriends Self care GiveBack 12:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description I wanted to share some exciting details about our upcoming Good Girlfriends Women’s Self-Care Giveback, happening on Saturday, October 5th. Reservation CICC - English 12:30pm–2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 12:30pm–1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm–1:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Virtual Register now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: 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.		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		Reservation Ananda Chicago Meditation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Meditation Group Reservation Free State of Illinois Basset Training Class 12:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tabletop Game Time 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an hour of tabletop gaming fun! We'll have a variety of games available for play from our Play & Exploration Discovery kits. If you have a blast, check out a copy to take home or put one on hold. This program is best for ages 5+. Reservation Jack and Jill Teen Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Jack and Jill of America Teen Meeting Reservation Troop 2 Merit Badge Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Troop 2 Merit Badge Class Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	Reservation Ed Wartz 1:30pm–2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation meeting 1:30pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Interviews 1:30pm–5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: "My Girl" 1:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! In the heartfelt film My Girl, a girl (Anna Chlumsky) grieving the death of her mother befriends a boy (Macaulay Culkin) who suffers from allergies and helps her out of her shell.	Reservation ACE Meeting 1:30pm–4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation Friday Mtg Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation PRAYER AND REFLECTIONS 1:00pm–4:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
2 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting 2:00pm–3:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47289 Meeting 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Photography club 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room				Reservation Educational Research 2:00pm–6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:45pm–5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Celebration of Life for Ivone Bita Powers 2:00pm–4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Celebration of life for Ivone Bita Powers. Mother, aunt, working class hero, fashion icon
3 pm			Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 3:00pm–6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation Conversación de español 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group LETAB Movie Night & Ice Cream Social 3:00pm–6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: 🍦✨ LETAB Movie Night & Ice Cream Social ✨🍦 Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 3:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Homecoming Haircuts for Teens! 3:00pm–6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Register now Registration will close on October 10, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to shine at Homecoming with a free professional haircut! Whether you want a bold new style or just a clean trim, our professional stylists will help you look and feel your best for the big night.
4 pm		This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Reservation Ascension Video Session 4:30pm–5:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Ascension soccer team watching video of our latest match. Reservation Oak Park Runners Club Holiday Party Planning Committee Meeting 4:30pm–5:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Meeting to plan our club holiday party. Reservation YourPassion1st Mentoring 4:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	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 This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group 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. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group What's Your Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for teens. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" 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 🎬 Lights, Camera, Community 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: 🎬 Lights, Camera, Community \| A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 4:45pm–7:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tech Night for Kids: Code a Robot 4:00pm–5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Registration closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Tech Night for Kids Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more! This month we'll have fun coding with robots! For Kindergarten-2nd grade Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation YOUTH WORKSHOP 4:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tablet Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Register now Registration will close on October 9, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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 MHS Presents: 🧠 Game On: Mind & Play Challenge! 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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 Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Ready to flex your brain and level up your game? Join us for Game On: Mind & Play Challenge, the ultimate hangout spot for teens 10-18! Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:15pm–5:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation YourPassion1st Mentoring 4:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	Reservation Canine Youth Leaders Planning 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Canine Youth Leaders will be meeting to discuss our winter youth workshop. Students will start planning the workshop. Food and beverages will be served.
5 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 5:15pm–8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Little Huskies 5:30pm–7:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Banned Book Week Zines 5:30pm–6:30pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Register now Registration will close on October 8, 2025 @ 5:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Stop by to learn about Banned Book Week and create your own banned book-inspired zine. What is a zine? Reservation Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night 5:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.	Reservation Can Local Journalism Survive? League of Women Voters OPRF and Growing Community Media. 5:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Can Local Journalism Survive? League of Women Voters OPRF and Growing Community Media.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Teen Debate Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Register now Registration will close on October 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.
6 pm		Reservation Oak Park Meditation Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Reservation Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:15pm–7:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Bilingual Laser Cutter Workshop: Día de los Muertos Photo Frames 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Multicultural Registration Required Event Details: Aprenda los fundamentos necesarios para diseñar un proyecto usando el software(programa) de cortador láser Glowforge en bilingüe (inglés y español). Reservation Health and Wealth Education 6:30pm–8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Self Defense Workshop for Adults 6:30pm–8:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join Lindsey Daehnke, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strictly Self Defense, as she teaches simple self-defense techniques and strategies. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Medicare Changes for 2026 6:30pm–7:30pm Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on October 8, 2025 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Annese Piazza will walk you through the changes coming to Medicare in 2026 so you can maximize your benefits and get the coverage you need. This program will also be held on Saturday, September 27 at 10:30am. Reservation Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Kiwanis River Forest and Oak Park 6:30pm–8:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description General Club Meeting Reservation RfR Monthly Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Intro to Machine Sewing 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Interested in getting started with sewing? This demonstration with instructor Mike Hall will introduce you to the basics of machine sewing and overview a couple of beginner stitches. Reservation A Villager's Guide to Resisting Fascism — October 9, 2025 6:00pm–8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
7 pm		Reservation Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal 7:00pm–8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal Reservation JV Youth Huskies Film Review 7:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Teak film review	Reservation Board Meeting - Oak Park Festival Theatre 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Board Meeting Reservation Hephzibah Oak Park Aux Board Meeting 7:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Monthly OP Auxiliary Board Meeting		Reservation TPI Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Quarterly Board of Directors meeting Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Stretch Life Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description A Life group built to help people in life when being strecthed into purspose.