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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

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!

The Dentist 2026 Mixed Media

Art Exhibit: "Green and Gold II" by Mike Stidham

All Day 3/3 - 4/4
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

ACCENT CARE HOME HEALTH

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Sounds Good Choir Alto Sectional

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Vocal warm-ups, music review and instructions to Internet resources will be covered.

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

Vocal warm-ups, music review and instructions to Internet resources will be covered.

Puppets on a stage

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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! 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

Stay & Play

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
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

Housing Forward Staff Training

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Detection by Daylight

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Whale Rider"

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Wednesday Movie Matinee:

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Whale Rider is a contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Whale Rider is a contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Natural Body Products

Body Bliss: Craft Your Own Body Glow

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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

A fun, hands-on program where teens learn to make their own body scrubs, oils, and other natural self-care products.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun, hands-on program where teens learn to make their own body scrubs, oils, and other natural self-care products.

Students4Kina

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Strategy Session

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

Strategy Session

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

Village of Oak Park - Missing Middle Housing

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Host a meeting for Missing Middle Housing with the Village of Oak Park. This will be akin to an open house with stations for discussions and people will be coming in and out throug...

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

Host a meeting for Missing Middle Housing with the Village of Oak Park. This will be akin to an open house with stations for discussions and people will be coming in and out throughout the event.

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Whistle kit mania

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

whistle kit mania

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

whistle kit mania

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

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

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth