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'Group Portrait With Bird' oil on canvas, 2014

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9 - 1/17
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Idea Box: MLK Dream Hands

All Day 12/27 - 1/28
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

An image of a wall with a gigantic eye with text over it reading Unseen Eyes.

Art Exhibit: "Unseen Eyes: Exploring Surveillance and Facial Recognition Technology" by Katherine Bergholz

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

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

Gathering

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:15pm - 8:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Gathering of about 50 or more people

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

Gathering of about 50 or more people

RfR Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

IL-07 Congressional Candidate Meet n' Greet with Anabel Mendoza

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Join the Anabel For Congress campaign for a candidate Meet n' Greet! This is a space for IL-07 and Oak Park neighbors to meet Anabel and hear about her campaign, ask questions, and...

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

Join the Anabel For Congress campaign for a candidate Meet n' Greet! This is a space for IL-07 and Oak Park neighbors to meet Anabel and hear about her campaign, ask questions, and share about the issues that matter most to you.

Art Exhibit: Oak Park Area Arts Council Community Photography Display

All Day 1/15 - 1/29
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Come and celebrate creativity with us!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Event Details:

Come and celebrate creativity with us!

Aria Group Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

ARIA COMPANY MEETING

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

ARIA COMPANY MEETING

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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

DEI Team Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Staff Meeting

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

Staff Meeting

Fishing Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Boys fishing club will discuss icing fishing trip and spring tournament opportunities

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

Boys fishing club will discuss icing fishing trip and spring tournament opportunities

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
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

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission January Meeting.

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

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission January Meeting.

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

"They Still Call Us Witches" Book Launch

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Reading by Anne Gottlieb by her debut chapbook of poetry.  She is joined by current OPRFHS English Department Chair, Erika Eckhart and OPRFHS alum, Asia Calcagno.7-8pm: Readin...

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

Reading by Anne Gottlieb by her debut chapbook of poetry.  She is joined by current OPRFHS English Department Chair, Erika Eckhart and OPRFHS alum, Asia Calcagno.

7-8pm: Reading

8 - 8:30pm: Signing and reception

OAK PARK WRITER'S GROUP

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Pro Bono Network Clinic

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Pro Bono Network Online Legal Clinic

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

Pro Bono Network Online Legal Clinic

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth