Name: Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Main Library

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!

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your ...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Stay & Play

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole 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.

Pop-Up Play

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents? We love a dad joke.) C...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents?

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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.

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Young & Restless:

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

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

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.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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.

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Fabulous Fruits!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

We're celebrating Tasty Tuesday for the Week of the Young Child! Fruit stands are bursting with colors, shapes, textures and smells. We'll explore some of the most interesting choi...

Register now

Required

Register now

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

We're celebrating Tasty Tuesday for the Week of the Young Child! Fruit stands are bursting with colors, shapes, textures and smells. We'll explore some of the most interesting choices and get to taste test, too.

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your ...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Stay & Play

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Veterans Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Veterans Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families

Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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.

Baby & Toddler Art Exploration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Event Details:

In honor of Week of the Young Child, drop in for some collaborative, open-ended art-making with your own little Kahlo, Rembrandt or Basquiat. Great art can be messy, so please...

Register now

Required

Register now

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

In honor of Week of the Young Child, drop in for some collaborative, open-ended art-making with your own little Kahlo, Rembrandt or Basquiat.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library

Room: Dole 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.

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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.

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Young & Restless:

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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.

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Event Details:

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

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.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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.

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Kids & Families, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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