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French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
French Conversation Hour:

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome...

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, January 29, 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 January 29, 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.

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Tech Help Drop-In:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns...

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required

Tech Help Drop-In

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!

No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.

The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

K-Pop Dance Party!

Thursday, January 29, 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

Dance along to all your favorite K-Pop songs with other K-Pop fans! Join us for snacks, dances, and a chance to learn new choreography!

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Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 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:

Dance along to all your favorite K-Pop songs with other K-Pop fans! Join us for snacks, dances, and a chance to learn new choreography!

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Folk Music Series Performance: Jim Bizer

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Folk Music Series:

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been ra...

Join us for a lively musical performance by Jim Bizer.

About Jim Bizer

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Folk Music Series

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library »

Join us for a lively musical performance by Jim Bizer.

About Jim Bizer

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La Shawn K. Ford For Congress Listening Session

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, January 31, 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 January 31, 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.

English Language Conversation

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

GR Group Meeting Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 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
Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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...

#babytoddler

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 »

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Rivers WOMENS Group

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Windy City Stitch In

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Stitch In

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

Stitch In

TEDxOakPark

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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

West Cook Wild Ones Member Meeting

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Annual Member Meeting, but free and open to public.

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

Annual Member Meeting, but free and open to public.

Palestine Cultural Celebration

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:15pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Celebration of Palestine culture - music, art, food, literature, spoken word.

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

Celebration of Palestine culture - music, art, food, literature, spoken word.

Palestine Cultural Celebration

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Celebration of Palestinian culture, history, community and life.

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

Celebration of Palestinian culture, history, community and life.

Palestinian Cultural Celebration

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A celebration of Palestinian culture community and life. Like in previous years, we will have food, dance, music, literature, poetry, art and craft.

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

A celebration of Palestinian culture community and life. Like in previous years, we will have food, dance, music, literature, poetry, art and craft.

Sullivan Lane Townhomes Association

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Home owners association meeting.

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

Home owners association meeting.

Girl Scout Troop 47289 Meeting

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Monthly meeting for Girl Scout Troop 47289

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

Monthly meeting for Girl Scout Troop 47289

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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

 

 

 

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School

Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

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

Wellness House Cancer Support Group