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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,
Community Partner,
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.
Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World
All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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,
Community Partner,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
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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,
Community Partner,
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.
Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month
All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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,
Community Partner,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
3
2025
Thu
Reading Olympics
9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Oak Park and River Forest district-wide Reading Olympics for 5th graders. Caregivers are welcome to view the competition portion of the event, approximately 9:40-11:15 AM.
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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.
Apr
1
2025
Tue
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
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 "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.
Apr
2
2025
Wed
Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
2
2025
Wed
Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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.
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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.
Apr
3
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
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 "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.
Apr
4
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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
4
2025
Fri
Pop-Up Play
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?
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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.
Apr
5
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.
This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Civic Learning,
Community Partner,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12,
Sustainability
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.
Apr
5
2025
Sat
2nd Annual Oak Park Eco-Extravaganza: Community Voices, Sustainable Choices
10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Civic Learning,
Community Partner,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12,
Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining:
120
Event Details:
Join us for this Earth Month Community Kickoff event for all ages in alignment with Earth Day 2025’s theme of Our Power, Our Planet.
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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.
Apr
1
2025
Tue
Baby Lapsit
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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 »
Event Details:
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.
Apr
5
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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 »
Event Details:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
5
2025
Sat
"The Past and The Curious Live" with Mick Sullivan
11:00am - 12:00pm
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
Adults
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Host of the hit family podcast The Past And The Curious, Mick Sullivan will use storytelling, music and visual media to weave together stories of curious and interesting people from the past.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
1
2025
Tue
LEGO Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. #FridayFun
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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 "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
5
2025
Sat
Art Exhibit Reception : Flowers for People by Benz Amataya
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments 2-3PM.
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3 pm |
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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 "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness,
Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
5
2025
Sat
Art Workshop: Flowers for You
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
(Participants must register below.)
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4 pm |
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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
Register now
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Apr
2
2025
Wed
Tablet Time
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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!
Event Details:
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 "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
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.
Apr
2
2025
Wed
Are You Smarter Than the MHS Team?
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School,
Adults
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
150
Event Details:
Test your brainpower in a fun and fast-paced battle of wits!
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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.
Apr
3
2025
Thu
Supported Storytime and Family Play
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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