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Painting of a man wearing a hat

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17 - 12/31
Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

'Group Portrait With Bird' oil on canvas, 2014

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9 - 1/17
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

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

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org. Anytime, from a...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, December 26, 2025 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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 1 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Audio Booth Reservation

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Hagar's Song

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Practicing the NGUZO SABA in America Holistic Approach to Good Academic Results Holistic Approach to God and Reconciliation The event is designed to help 21st Century Learners...

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

Practicing the NGUZO SABA in America
Holistic Approach to Good Academic Results
Holistic Approach to God and Reconciliation

Desk space with a laptop, phone, pen, and notebook

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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

Girl Scout Troop 404

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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

Free State of Illinois Basset Training Class

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

GG 4

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Meetings

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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

Paul & Karen Smith-Calhoun Library

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

This is the second day of the "First Fruits" Kwanzaa Kujichagulia- Self-Determination , Define Yourself, Name Yourself and not be named or defined by anyone else. No preaching or...

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

This is the second day of the "First Fruits" Kwanzaa Kujichagulia- Self-Determination , Define Yourself, Name Yourself and not be named or defined by anyone else. No preaching or teaching, sharing .

Team meeting

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Audio Booth Reservation

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Zeta Phi Beta

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Birthday Party

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

We will have a craft and birthday treats for a group of kindergarteners!

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

We will have a craft and birthday treats for a group of kindergarteners!

Cub Scouts (Pack 16) - Webelos Den Meeting

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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

Audio Booth Reservation

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

2026 Yoga Planning Meeting

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

This is a planning meeting with myself and a friend for 2026 for our businesses

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

This is a planning meeting with myself and a friend for 2026 for our businesses

Embroidery project with hands holding the hoop

Embroidery Class for Kids

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

Discover the art of embroidery in this hands on program for kids. We'll learn how to do a simple stitch using a hoop, needle and thread. Take home your own creative project! All materials are provided. No experience is needed. 

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Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of embroidery in this hands on program for kids. We'll learn how to do a simple stitch using a hoop, needle and thread. Take home your own creative project! All materials are provided. No experience is needed.