We are hosting a restorative justice training for a group of teachers coming in from out of town.
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.
Supported Gardening
Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!
Join the Middle & High School services team with fun summer activities at the Maze Branch! From crafting to gaming, each week we'll offer something different and engaging for teens.
Drop in to play with toys, meet new friends or just get a little break from the weather! Best for kids under age 5, with a caregiver.
50 Years of Hip Hop
Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 »
Expression Section is an arts based outreach program consisting of monthly creative sessions.
MHS Clothing DIY
Come to the high school and middle school spaces and learn how to upcycle your clothes. From cropping, distressing, painting, tie dye and even using clothes to make bags and accessories, the possibilities are endless.
Have fun exploring STEAM concepts in this hands-on Curiosity Club program for kids! Each month we'll explore a new concept through a fun and interactive activity.
We have played the cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.
Black & Brown Education in America
The racial dynamics between the Black and Latinx community has been highlighted in recent debates around housing for migrants in Black communities to equal representation on the city council.