Hygiene Product Drive for Housing Forward

All Day
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Services Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help our community thrive and grow by donating to our hygiene drive this October! Housing Forward needs the following items for their clients:

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OPRF Fall Quads III

9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

We would love to have another tournament in the Veteran's Room! This would be the last event for several months.

Shake, Rattle & Read in Maple Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
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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. Weather permitting.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

VIRTUAL: English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Virtual
Registration closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

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

Alpha Kappa Alpha

10:00am - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Study Room
Reservation

Pilgrim Deacons Retreat

10:30am - 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

Half day retreat for Pilgrim church deacons. We will have a catered simple lunch delivered.

Author Visit: Elayne Audrey Becker

11:30am - 1:00pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a lively afternoon with author Elayne Audrey Becker.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Community Rangoli Art

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Event Details:

In honor of the Hindu Navaratri festival, join your neighbors in a collaborative art project just outside the Main Library entrance. Rangoli, which means “an array of colors” in Sanskrit, is a traditional Hindu art form drawn on the

VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Virtual
Registration closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Spanish Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish 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.