Day Calendar

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Branches	Main Library					Dole Branch Library	Virtual		Offsite
Rooms	No room assigned	Veterans Room	Small Meeting Room	Idea Box	Lobby	Dole Branch Meeting Room	Virtual Program		No room assigned
All Day				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Idea Box: Day of the Dead Art Display All Day 10/1–11/4 Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Event Details: Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday in which we celebrate our lost loved ones on November 1 and 2.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Cradles to Crayons Gear Up for Winter Collection Drive All Day 10/25–10/30 Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Donate new and gently used everyday children's essentials to Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit that provides children living in low-income and homeless situations with the essential items
10:00am									This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Storytimes in the Park: Scoville 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 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: Storytimes in the Park We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with a fun storytime in our parks. Kids and grownups will sing and move together. Best for families with kids 0-5. See all upcoming storytimes » Today’s class is located at Scoville Park (800 Lake), weather permitting. Bring your own blanket!
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2:30pm							This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group VIRTUAL: The History of James Taylor & Carly Simon 2:30pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: In the early 1970s, the singer/songwriter ruled the radio: Carole King, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens. But the era’s ultimate power couple was husband and wife James Taylor and Carly Simon. 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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4:00pm							This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group NEW DATE: VIRTUAL: Chess Champs 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids & Families, Students Grades 9-12 Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a chess workshop and open play chess club, led by instructor Luis Tubens. Best for ages 5-13. 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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6:00pm	Reservation Chicago International Christian Church 6:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Chicago International Christian Church					Reservation Garden Gate Condo Assoc. 6:00pm–8:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
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6:30pm							This event is in the "Authors & Books" group VIRTUAL: Author Event with Chris Bohjalian 6:30pm–8:00pm Authors & Books Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Event Details: Author Chris Bohjalian, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books adapted into three movies and a TV series, will speak in this live virtual event about his newest release 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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7:00pm		Reservation Chicago International Christian Church 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Chicago International Christian Church 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room					This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Registration Required French Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers. 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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