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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
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
Boo-ktober! Children's Book Donation Drive
All Day
10/1–10/31
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Kids & Families,
Sustainability
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group
Sep-Nov
2025
Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off
All Day
9/24–11/5
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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?
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Oct-Nov
1
2025
Art Exhibit: "Liminal Threshold" by Rick Sullivan
All Day
10/1–11/1
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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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 "Multicultural" group
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
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 "Multicultural" group
Oct-Nov
2025
Idea Box: Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda
All Day
10/20–11/8
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Event Details:
You are invited to share an image of your loved ones who have passed away to be included in this year’s Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead community ofrenda (altar).
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Art Exhibit: "Reflections": Work by Maria Cordova
All Day
10/2–10/30
Maze Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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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
Oct
25
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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Oct
25
2025
Sat
Collaboration for Early Childhood Resource Fair
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
Expectant families and those with children 0 to 5 are invited to the Early Childhood Resource Fair.
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Oct
25
2025
Sat
Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 1
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Oct
25
2025
Sat
Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 2
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Health & Wellness
Main Library
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
Oct
25
2025
Sat
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Outside Plaza
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 AM – 2 PM
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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
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
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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
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am–11:30am
Main Library
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:
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 »
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
Oct
25
2025
Sat
Student Visionaries of the Year Team Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
Introduction for team members and their parents to this program!
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25
2025
Sat
Ananda Chicago Meditation
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
We are meeting to discuss how we can keep our community safe during this time.
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Oct
25
2025
Sat
Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio: Media Station 1
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
Oct
25
2025
Sat
The Counsel of Elrond (dramatic reading)
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
Strangers from distant lands, friends of old, you are summoned here to hear the words of the great counsel!
Join in a reading role or just enjoy the drama as the fate of Middle-earth is decided.
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