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Idea Box: "Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World"

All Day 1/29 - 3/20
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo's World
January 29–March 20

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo's World
January 29–March 20

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group

Art Exhibit: D97 Youth Art Month

All Day 2/25 - 4/4
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults

Come celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Enjoy the popular annual display featuring amazing artwork by students from across Oak Park Elementary School District 97!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Come celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Enjoy the popular annual display featuring amazing artwork by students from across Oak Park Elementary School District 97!

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tablet Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Community Partner" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World Q&A

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Oak Park Public Library as we host the Maintaining Wonder team for a Q&A panel featuring:

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: 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:

Join the Oak Park Public Library as we host the Maintaining Wonder team for a Q&A panel featuring:

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tech Night for Kids: Make a Vinyl Decal on the Cricut!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Tech Night for Kids:

Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's in...

This month we'll be in the Creative Studio on the 3rd Floor. Kids will learn how to use the Cricut to print a vinyl decal!

For kids in 3rd-5th grade.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech Night for Kids

Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more!

This month we'll be in the Creative Studio on the 3rd Floor. Kids will learn how to use the Cricut to print a vinyl decal!

For kids in 3rd-5th grade.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

School's Out: Fort Building

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Services Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Let's get cozy! We'll supply tables, chairs, and sheets, you bring the creativity to build yourself a cozy little fort in the Children's Department to read in.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Services Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Let's get cozy! We'll supply tables, chairs, and sheets, you bring the creativity to build yourself a cozy little fort in the Children's Department to read in.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Starting at 3:15, visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Starting at 3:15, visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tablet Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Pokémon Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

Join other Pokémon enthusiasts at our very first Pokémon Club! There will be something for everyone, including fans of the card game, anime and Pokémon Go. Best for ages 5 and up. 

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other Pokémon enthusiasts at our very first Pokémon Club! There will be something for everyone, including fans of the card game, anime and Pokémon Go. Best for ages 5 and up. 

 

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

School's Out: Little Miss Ann Music Show!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

LEGO Club

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Barbie & Ken Club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Barbie & Ken Club:

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may see...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Meet a Violin Concert & Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Enjoy a violin demonstration and storytime for ages 3-6 with musician Nissa Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games and try out a real violin!

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a violin demonstration and storytime for ages 3-6 with musician Nissa Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games and try out a real violin!

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Make Your Own Bookmarks

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Wooden Train Open Play

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 7, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

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 "Sustainability" group

Earth Month Community Collage

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for this all-ages program in contributing to a community Earth Month collage.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for this all-ages program in contributing to a community Earth Month collage.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Neurodivergent Nerdout!

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

This new multigenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose how to participate, including signing up for five minutes to share about a favorite topic or hanging out in the space.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 12, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

This new multigenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose how to participate, including signing up for five minutes to share about a favorite topic or hanging out in the space.

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

A Kind of Spark Screening & Discussion

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate Autism Acceptance with a screening of the first two episodes of A Kind of Spark, based on the

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 12, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Autism Acceptance with a screening of the first two episodes of A Kind of Spark, based on the

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Supported Storytime & Family Play

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 14, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Starting at 3:15, visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Starting at 3:15, visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.