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OPRF Community Chess Tournament

9:30am - 3:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Chess tournaments are simple. We set up, play games then go home. Many participants are members of the OPRFHS chess team.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Shake, Rattle & Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.

English Language Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 32

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.

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Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
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Youth Mentoring and Development

10:00am - 12:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly meeting

Library Store Pop-Up Shop

10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store).

All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Young & Restless

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
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

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 »

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#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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.

Kids Chess Class

11:30am - 12:15pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.

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Prayer Reflections

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
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Audio Booth Reservation

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
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OPRC Board Meeting - September

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Quarterly board meeting

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Book Presentation and Discussion

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

This book presentation/discussion by Dr. Rafael Perez Guerra discusses Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable's Haitian Origin and claims he was born in what now is known as the Dominican Republic.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Registration closed
Required
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: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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.