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Abstract painting by Benz Amataya

Art Exhibit: "Flowers for People" by Benz Amataya

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.Sirimas Benz Amatayakul create...

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

Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.

Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! This vibrant cultural month in the Idea box is designed to foster un...

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

Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!

Community Spotlight: Hannah Bonecutter

Beyond the Books Mentoring | Community Spotlight

Monday, April 7, 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
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation will be highlighting a phenomenal community member!🚨 Calling all Creatives, Activists & Dreamers! 🚨Are you ready to be INSPIRED, EMPOWERED, and CHALLE...

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Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation will be highlighting a phenomenal community member!

🚨 Calling all Creatives, Activists & Dreamers! 🚨

A Creative Adventure

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce a promotional video.

Sew Simple: Introduction to Hand Sewing

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Learn the basics of hand sewing! Stop in to learn how to sew patches and buttons onto clothing.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn the basics of hand sewing! Stop in to learn how to sew patches and buttons onto clothing.

Role playing game set up on table on beige background

Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Joins us for Dungeons and Dragons Club!Meet a group, make some friends and learn more about how to play!Attendees will be provided maps, figure standees and character sheets to hos...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Joins us for Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Meet a group, make some friends and learn more about how to play!

Attendees will be provided maps, figure standees and character sheets to host their very own Dungeons and Dragons Sessions!

Creative Studio logo

Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 2)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought? This two-part workshop will teach you how to make your own zines and chapbooks; providing exampl...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Arab American Heritage Celebration

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! This vibrant cultural program is designed to foster understanding, a...

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

Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! This vibrant cultural program is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Arab American heritage.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, April 14, 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
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 inhere...

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Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 149
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.

Tea Talk! Building Connections

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

In the previous week, we explored the topic of Emotions, gaining valuable insights and understanding. Looking ahead, our upcoming quarter will focus on the theme of Building Connec...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In the previous week, we explored the topic of Emotions, gaining valuable insights and understanding. Looking ahead, our upcoming quarter will focus on the theme of Building Connections.

upcycled bird beside bird

Bird Making Workshop: Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy crafting and giving back to the community? If so, please join us in this upcycled bird making workshop that will help contribute to raising awareness about bird collis...

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

Do you enjoy crafting and giving back to the community? If so, please join us in this upcycled bird making workshop that will help contribute to raising awareness about bird collision deaths.

What's Your Craft

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students. Each week, participants will explore a different cr...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.

Gaming

The Teen Library Gaming League

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! Our very own Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board will be hosting a variety of gaming tournaments here at the library and all teens are ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! 

Abstract painting by Benz Amataya

Family Art Workshop: Flowers for You

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

(Participants must register below. All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult)In celebration and spirit of her art exhibit, Flowers for People, Benz Amataya, w...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

(Participants must register below. All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Monday, April 21, 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
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 inhere...

Register now
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
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.

Laptop with job search on screen

Teen Job Readiness Series

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!Attendance to all three sessions ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

Open notebook with pens

College Readiness: Being a First Generation College Student

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Transitioning to college can be a challenge for many students, but for students who will be the first in their family to obtain a college credential, it holds some additional chall...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Transitioning to college can be a challenge for many students, but for students who will be the first in their family to obtain a college credential, it holds some additional challenges.

Laptop with job search on screen

Teen Job Readiness Series

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!Attendance to all three sessions ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

One Earth Film Festival Logo

One Earth Film Festival: "Every Little Thing"

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this Watch Party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of the film "Every Little Thing" at the Village of Oak Park Town Hall.FILM DESCRIPTION: Author and wildlife reha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for this Watch Party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of the film "Every Little Thing" at the Village of Oak Park Town Hall.

Laptop with job search on screen

Teen Job Readiness Series

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!Attendance to all three sessions ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us for a three day program to learn career fundamentals including: resume development, interview techniques, cover letter tips, and much more!

Attendance to all three sessions will grant the opportunity for a paid summer internship!

One Earth Film Festival Logo

One Earth Film Festival: "Cafeteria Man"

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of Cafeteria Man. Registration is now open on One Earth Film Festival's website.About the filmThe USDA estimates that 3...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of Cafeteria Man.

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Multicultural Festival

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Partner
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about and celebrate the many cultures that make up the fabric of Oak Park! Join us in Scoville Park for stage performances, activities, food, and fun.Be sure to sto...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner
Event Details:

Come learn about and celebrate the many cultures that make up the fabric of Oak Park! 

Join us in Scoville Park for stage performances, activities, food, and fun.

Neurodivergent Nerdout!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Event Details:

This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to share about their special interests and favorite things, or ...

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Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to share about their special interests and favorite things, or just hang out in the space.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

William Shakespeare wearing sunglasses

Shakespeare Fest

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate all things Shakespeare with an open mic, Elizabethan costume contest, and crafts!

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 149
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate all things Shakespeare with an open mic, Elizabethan costume contest, and crafts!