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Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

Environmental Justice Teach-In

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Environmental Justice Task Force—Teach-In Event (Presentation, Small Group Discussions, Large Group Discussion)

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

Environmental Justice Task Force—Teach-In Event (Presentation, Small Group Discussions, Large Group Discussion)

Jack and Jill of America

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Jack and Jill Teen Meeting

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

Jack and Jill Teen Meeting

LaLeche League

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

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

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

Puppets on a stage

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, April 22, 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 April 22, 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.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Latin, Hispanic, Latinx Affinity Group

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Rebuilding"

Wednesday, April 22, 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!

In Rebuilding after wildfires take his ranch, a cowboy named Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp. He finds community with others who lost homes, while reconnecting with his daughter and ex-wife.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 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!

In Rebuilding after wildfires take his ranch, a cowboy named Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp. He finds community with others who lost homes, while reconnecting with his daughter and ex-wife.

Earth Day Activities for Kids & Families

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

Books stacked diagonally

National Library Week: Shelving Contest!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

National Library Week Shelving Contest

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Library Week Shelving Contest

Press On Nails. Beautiful nail art

Glow With Confidence

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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

"Glow with Confidence" is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for teens. Each session we will focus on covering topics like hair care, makeup, skincare, nail care, and more.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Glow with Confidence" is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for teens. Each session we will focus on covering topics like hair care, makeup, skincare, nail care, and more.

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 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 April 22, 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.

Oak Park Filmmakers

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Movie screening

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

Movie screening

The Librarians poster showing a book and flames in the corner

Movie Showing: The Librarians Documentary

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate National Library Week with director Kim A.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with director Kim A.

Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Board Meeting:

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board Â»

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board Â»

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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!

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Creative Studio logo

Fiber Arts Meetup

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

An event for artists and makers working with fiber arts! Come share what you make (whether you crochet, knit, sew, weave, or anything else!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

An event for artists and makers working with fiber arts! Come share what you make (whether you crochet, knit, sew, weave, or anything else!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

League of Women Voters Great Decisions

Thursday, April 23, 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

Healthy Foods with Beyond Hunger

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School

Our friends from Beyond Hunger are here to talk about their work in the community and to help us make a delicious, healthy spring treat! Best for elementary-aged kids, younger kids are welcome with caregiver support. 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our friends from Beyond Hunger are here to talk about their work in the community and to help us make a delicious, healthy spring treat! Best for elementary-aged kids, younger kids are welcome with caregiver support. 

Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition

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

Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition

Books stacked diagonally

National Library Week: Book Stacking Contest!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

National Library Week Book Stacking Contest

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Library Week Book Stacking Contest

Open notebook with pens

Teen Debate Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.

Rehearsal- Fashion Show

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room