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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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
Dec-Jan
2025
Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin
All Day
12/9–1/17
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.
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Dec-Jan
2025
Idea Box: Serenity in December: A Space for Reflection & Resolution
All Day
12/2–1/9
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
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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
Nov-Dec
2025
Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie
All Day
11/17–12/31
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation. |
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Dec
16
2025
Tue
Pro Bono Network Board of Directors Meeting
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)
Pro Bono Network Board of Directors Meeting
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
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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
Dec
16
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference 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
Dec
16
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
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 »
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
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group
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
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
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.
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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Dec
16
2025
Tue
OPPL-NW Teen Research Study
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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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
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
4:00pm–4:45pm
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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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
Holiday party honoring our children's services participants
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Sublimation Workshop: Ornaments
6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Digital Learning
Event Details:
Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials. In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print and then sublimate onto a wooden ornament blank. We will use Ca
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Library Board" group
Cancelled
Library Board
Main Library
This event is in the "Library Board" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting
6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Library Board
Event Details:
Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.
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Dec
16
2025
Tue
Good Life Race Committee Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
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