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American Sign Language Conversation Hour

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join Oak Park staff on the fourth Thursday of the month for an American Sign Language Conversation Hour. Members of the Deaf community and those who sign are invited!

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Oak Park staff on the fourth Thursday of the month for an American Sign Language Conversation Hour. Members of the Deaf community and those who sign are invited!

Friends of OPPL Spring Social

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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

Owner's Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Vision for upcoming events

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

Vision for upcoming events

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Pro Bono Network Clinic

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Pro Bono Network Legal Clinic to answer online legal questions.

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

Pro Bono Network Legal Clinic to answer online legal questions.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole 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 April 24, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole 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.

Two pieces of Glowforge cherry plywood with engravings - the engraving on the left is a ladybug, and the engraving on the right is a flower.

Circle of Ancestors: Design A Pin With Glowforge Laser Cutter

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Express yourself with wearable art! Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create a unique pin that reflects your identity and values.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Express yourself with wearable art! Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create a unique pin that reflects your identity and values.

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Oak Park Line Dance Class

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

Oak Park Line Dance Class

FY 25-26 CSC EOY Title 1 Meet-Up

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 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
Books stacked diagonally

National Library Week: Book Mini Golf!

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
High 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 Mini Golf

Join us at the library for Book Mini Golf, a fun and creative event in honor of National Library Week. Navigate a mini golf course designed with books and library-themed challenges.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High 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 Mini Golf

Join us at the library for Book Mini Golf, a fun and creative event in honor of National Library Week. Navigate a mini golf course designed with books and library-themed challenges.

Red background with the text "2k" in white

2k26 Teen Blacktop Showdown!

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
High School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

🏀 Join the 2K26 Blacktop Tournament

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

🏀 Join the 2K26 Blacktop Tournament

One Earth Film Festival Logo

One Earth Film Festival: "How to Power a City"

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Project POISE

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Youth Mentorship Program - Kick Off Meeting

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

Youth Mentorship Program - Kick Off Meeting

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, April 25, 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 25, 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, April 25, 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 April 25, 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.

Logo for the Point Taken game; text is in large block letters with two speech bubbles behind the text, one with a minus in it, the other with a plus sign in it

Point Taken: Better Dialogue Game Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Civic Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn the art of productive disagreement—and have fun while doing it! Join us for Point Taken, a groundbreaking game that turns debate into collaboration.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn the art of productive disagreement—and have fun while doing it! Join us for Point Taken, a groundbreaking game that turns debate into collaboration.

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, April 25, 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 April 25, 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.

Ananda Chicago

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Meditation Group

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

Meditation Group

Rivers Womens Group

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Book Club Review

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

Book Club Review

Chicago Turkish Collaborative- Children's Day Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A family celebration of the national holiday in Turkiye denoting Children's Day (23 Nisan) and National Sovereignty. This holiday celebrates the promise of youth in supporting the...

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

A family celebration of the national holiday in Turkiye denoting Children's Day (23 Nisan) and National Sovereignty. This holiday celebrates the promise of youth in supporting the ideals of a new republic that was officially proclaimed in 1923.

CHI LOVE BOOKS Independent bookstore day crawl

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

CHI LOVE BOOKS event, Books provided by Afriware Books, Co for Independent Bookstore Day Crawl CHI LOVE BOOKS

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

CHI LOVE BOOKS event, Books provided by Afriware Books, Co for Independent Bookstore Day Crawl CHI LOVE BOOKS

Photo Exhibit Presented by Refugee Kids

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

It is a photo exhibit presented by refugee kids.

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

It is a photo exhibit presented by refugee kids.

educational research

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Irving Community Meeting

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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