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Idea Box: Crossing Paths: Migrating Birds & You

All Day 5/1 - 5/12
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Did you know that Chicago is a major flyway for over 200 species of migratory birds that fly from Central and South America to breed in the northern United States and Canada every year?

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Kids & Families, Sustainability
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Did you know that Chicago is a major flyway for over 200 species of migratory birds that fly from Central and South America to breed in the northern United States and Canada every year?

Painting depicting a dog curled up next to what appears to be a person lying on the ground. The dog looks forlornly back at the viewer.

Art Exhibit: "Capturing Life, Fragility, and Resilience" by Boris Vayninger

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Paintings by Boris Vayninger will be on display at Maze Branch between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31.

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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Paintings by Boris Vayninger will be on display at Maze Branch between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31.

Encoded Memories, mixed media collage (images from the OPPL Special Collections Archives)

Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" curated by Betty Kim

All Day 5/2 - 5/30
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability
Event Details:

Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special

Daisy Girl Scouts Troop 47836 Meeting

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting 47836

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

Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting 47836

Celebrating Seniors Week

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Celebrating Seniors Week

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Celebrating Seniors Week

Degrowth Coffee Hour

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

A book club for anyone who wants to learn about degrowth. Join us for coffee, tea, and a discussion about the economic and social movement that might just change the world!

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

A book club for anyone who wants to learn about degrowth. Join us for coffee, tea, and a discussion about the economic and social movement that might just change the world!

Tutortastic Tutoring Session

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

 

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Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Mix of Minds Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Monthly facilitated discussions of articles chosen by members.

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly facilitated discussions of articles chosen by members.

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:15pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Same As It Ever Was book cover

CANCELLED: Author Visit: Claire Lombardo

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

Cancelled
Registration closed
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

Oak Park Meditation Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for...

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

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Oak Park Troop 2 Committee Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Troop 2 Boy Scout Committee Meeting

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description

Troop 2 Boy Scout Committee Meeting

Photo Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month

All Day 5/13 - 5/31
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of

Accent Care

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Social Security in Retirement

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Educational Seminar for Social Security in Retirement

Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Educational Seminar for Social Security in Retirement