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Podcast Interview

9:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Will be recording a podcast with the Oak Park Climate Action Network. 

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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 (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Chess tournaments are simple. We set up, play games then go home. Many participants are from 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
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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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Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Registration closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
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
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

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 »

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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Ananda Chicago Meditation Group

11:30am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
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Music Practice

12:00pm–2:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Music practice session.

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Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

12:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Puzzle Swap

1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Registration closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 50 pieces and a maximum of 2000 pieces in the original box. 

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PRAYER REFLECTION

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
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Audio Booth Reservation

1:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

2:00pm–2:30pm
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Registration closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

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 "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Art Exhibit Reception: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons

2:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Registration closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required

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.

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Model Airplane Group A

3:00pm–4:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Rescheduling our first meeting of 2025

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Girl Scout meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space