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Earth Day Upcycle Crafts

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

It's Earth Day! Celebrate by making something new from something old by repurposing recyclables. We'll provide a variety of art materials and recylables and we'll have ideas to hel...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

It's Earth Day! Celebrate by making something new from something old by repurposing recyclables. We'll provide a variety of art materials and recylables and we'll have ideas to help you get started! 

Puppets on a stage

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 23, 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 23, 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.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Services Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Adults
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your...

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

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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Tablet with lightbulb on screen

Tablet Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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!

Event Details:

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
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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!

Event Details:

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.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime and Family Play

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

Building With Blocks

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Building With Blocks:

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Event Details:

 #FridayFun

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families

Building With Blocks

We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5.

Event Details:

 

#FridayFun

Puppets on a stage

Playgroup at Dole

Friday, April 25, 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:

On April 25, toys and books will be set out for families to play together.

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

On April 25, toys and books will be set out for families to play together.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 26, 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.

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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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, April 28, 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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 30, 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 30, 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.

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Normalizing Neurodivergence: Understanding ADHD and Autism

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about ne...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about neurodivergence in general?

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

Masks Encouraged

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

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, May 1, 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.

Puppets on a stage

Supported Storytime and Family Play

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, May 2, 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, May 2, 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?

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, May 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.

Star Wars Day: Costume Contest

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Prepare to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away! We're calling all Jedis, Sith Lords, droids, smugglers, and creatures of all shapes and sizes to showcase their most impres...

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

Prepare to transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away! We're calling all Jedis, Sith Lords, droids, smugglers, and creatures of all shapes and sizes to showcase their most impressive Star Wars costumes.

Star Wars Day: Origami & Movie

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a galactic adventure with this exciting program! We'll delve into the world of Star Wars by learning how to fold paper into iconic characters from the beloved film The Em...

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

Embark on a galactic adventure with this exciting program! We'll delve into the world of Star Wars by learning how to fold paper into iconic characters from the beloved film The Empire Strikes Back.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, May 5, 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.