Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off

9:00am - 9:00pm
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Main Library
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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? October 1-12: Drop off gently used and newly washed costumes and accessories for children ages 0-11 in the Main Library Children's Services Area during the

Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville 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.

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Arbor West Neighbors Goal Setting

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Organizational goal setting meeting

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Audio Booth Reservation

10:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Reservation

Healthcare for the Homeless

11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Reservation

Bridge Group

12:45pm - 4:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Reservation

Detection by Daylight

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Discussion of Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy

 

Zoom is an option for anyone who can't join us in person:

Creative Studio: Studio A Open Hours

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Digital Learning
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Creative Studio is open!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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Housing Forward

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Supported Developmental Playgroup

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5.  Children play while families meet and find support.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Access Granted: Male Mentoring Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Access Granted is a mentoring program designed for male teenagers. The program meets every Wednesday from September 13 through December 6 in the Main Library Small Meeting Room.

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Michael Teolis Singers Board of Directors Meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Author Visit: Cynthia Pelayo

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Authors & Books, Multicultural
Main Library
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Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us for a lively evening with Bram Stoker Award-winning and International Latino Book Award-winning author and poet, Cynthia Pelayo, and moderated by Michael Allen Rose.

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VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Chills & Thrills With Stephen Graham Jones

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Event Details:

Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror, and more with librarian Becky Spratford.

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

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Victories of the Heart Men's Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives