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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 »

#babytoddler

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

Board Meeting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

Oak Park Meditation Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.
Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for re...

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

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.
Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom and compassion.

Wild + Free Valentine Party

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:45am - 1:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, February 3, 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 February 3, 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.

Puppets on a stage

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Baby Lapsit:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their...

 

#babytoddler

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

 

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Yoga mats stacked next to a chair

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Chair Yoga:

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on December 30, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Chair Yoga

Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one.

What to know before you join

  • Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all
  • Dress comfortably
  • Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you
  • You are not required to keep your camera on
  • Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun
  • Have a chair that can be stationary

About the instructor
Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.