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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.

2 Marks and a Mike

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Filming a short skit.

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

Filming a short skit.

Blocks Preschool Hang

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Preschooler hang

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

Preschooler hang

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Countdown to 2026 Memory Journals

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Let's close the book on 2025 and get ready for a new year! We'll have paper for kids to create and decorate their own books where they can write or draw out their memories of 2025, plus make wishes and goals for 2026. 

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 31, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's close the book on 2025 and get ready for a new year! We'll have paper for kids to create and decorate their own books where they can write or draw out their memories of 2025, plus make wishes and goals for 2026. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are ...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closingSee all scheduled closings and review regular library hours by location.Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log i...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

LaLeche League

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

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

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Friday Mtg Group

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Make Your Own Bookmarks

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!

Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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

English Language Conversation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

January regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America.

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

January regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America.

Chapter Meeting

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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

New Year Goal-Setting Workshop

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Join us for a welcoming and creative Vision Board Workshop designed to help participants reflect on the past year and set thoughtful intentions for the year ahead. This hands-on se...

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

Join us for a welcoming and creative Vision Board Workshop designed to help participants reflect on the past year and set thoughtful intentions for the year ahead.

Wild + Free Book Club Movie - The Hobbit

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth