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Teen Debate Club

Thursday, February 26, 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.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 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.

Closing for Roy K. Idea Box closing

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library

Join us for the final program of the Rapbrary series where Roy Kinsey will a performance of the James Baldwin speech"If". Roy will also be diving deeper into Rapbrary collection sharing influences and his favorite works.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Event Details:

Join us for the final program of the Rapbrary series where Roy Kinsey will a performance of the James Baldwin speech"If". Roy will also be diving deeper into Rapbrary collection sharing influences and his favorite works.

Rapbrary: Deangelo’s World Closing Celebration

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

🌼 CLOSING CELEBRATION

With Roy Kinsey (Live Performance & Reading) and Mister Wallace

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Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

🌼 CLOSING CELEBRATION

With Roy Kinsey (Live Performance & Reading) and Mister Wallace

Legal Wellness Clinic

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Study Room D at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room D
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case?

Legal Wellness Clinic

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Study Room C at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room C
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case?

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Upcycling Workshop: PlastiFab, Food Safe Sandwich Wraps & You

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for this informative and hands-on workshop in which you'll learn how to make your own reusable sandwich wrap while reviewing sewing machine basics and becoming more familiar with using and recycling different types of soft

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Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this informative and hands-on workshop in which you'll learn how to make your own reusable sandwich wrap while reviewing sewing machine basics and becoming more familiar with using and recycling different types of soft

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, February 27, 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.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on February 27, 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.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

Friday, February 27, 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!

 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on February 27, 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.

Photo of a 2.25 inch button with a black background and orange that reads "I READ A LOT AND NOT ENOUGH"

Button Making Workshop: Design Your Own Pin

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Create a 2.25-inch button/pin with the Makery's new button maker! You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready, and then learn how to use the button maker. The library will provide materials.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a 2.25-inch button/pin with the Makery's new button maker! You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready, and then learn how to use the button maker. The library will provide materials.

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Line Dance

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

Line Dance

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

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

Friday, February 27, 2026 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).

Ezra’s 4th Birthday Party

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:45pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Ezra’s birthday party

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

Ezra’s birthday party

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, February 28, 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 28, 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, February 28, 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 February 28, 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.

“New-to-You" Free Art Supplies for Everyone

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Is your craft bin overflowing with supplies you swore you’d use but never did? Paints that dried up your inspiration? Glitter that lost its sparkle? It’s time to clear the clutter ...

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

Is your craft bin overflowing with supplies you swore you’d use but never did? Paints that dried up your inspiration? Glitter that lost its sparkle? It’s time to clear the clutter and spark new creativity without a price tag!

Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, February 28, 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 February 28, 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.

Campaign Finance Compliance Training

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Campaign finance compliance training for a 501c4 coordinating with a federal electoral campaign. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the U...

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

Campaign finance compliance training for a 501c4 coordinating with a federal electoral campaign.

Mikey’s 1st Birthday

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

We are celebrating my son’s 1st birthday with a few friends and family. Mikey loves books, we love our library! I planned to bring a cake and some snacks, maybe some decorations an...

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 are celebrating my son’s 1st birthday with a few friends and family. Mikey loves books, we love our library!

Ananda Chicago

Saturday, February 28, 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

Celebrating Dominican Independence Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

OCC Meeting

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

CICC English

Sunday, March 1, 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

Oak Park Community Theatre - Reading

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

Oak Park Community Theatre - Reading of Peter Pan Join us for the Oak Park Community Theatre's first public reading of Peter Pan - our new adaptation premiering Summer 2026. ...

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

Oak Park Community Theatre - Reading of Peter Pan

Join us for the Oak Park Community Theatre's first public reading of Peter Pan - our new adaptation premiering Summer 2026.

Troop 47289 Girl Scout Meeting

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

We will lead our troop in their monthly Brownie Girl Scout meeting doing crafts, singing songs, and learning about chosen topics.

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

We will lead our troop in their monthly Brownie Girl Scout meeting doing crafts, singing songs, and learning about chosen topics.