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Oak Park Troop 2 Committee Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Troop 2 Boy Scout Committee Meeting

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

Troop 2 Boy Scout Committee Meeting

Photo Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Community Partner" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month

All Day 5/13 - 5/31
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate th...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of

Social Security in Retirement

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Educational Seminar for Social Security in Retirement

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

Educational Seminar for Social Security in Retirement

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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 d...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

Intergenerational Programs and Spaces

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Baby Lapsit

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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...

Event Details:

 #babytoddler

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes

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 »

Event Details:

 

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Community Partner" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

I-Pass On Demand Event

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Partner, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Tollway officials will be at the library to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the new stickers that are replacing plastic transponders. There is no deposit ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Sustainability
Event Details:

Illinois Tollway officials will be at the library to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the new stickers that are replacing plastic transponders.

This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
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 ...

Register now
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

Senior Citizens of Oak Park and River Forest

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
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
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.

Tea Talk! Building Connections

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

In the previous week, we explored the topic of Emotions, gaining valuable insights and understanding. Looking ahead, our upcoming quarter will focus on the theme of Building Connec...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In the previous week, we explored the topic of Emotions, gaining valuable insights and understanding. Looking ahead, our upcoming quarter will focus on the theme of Building Connections.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.

Latine Author Book Cafe: "We Will Be Jaguars"

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Latine Author Book Cafe:

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about libr...

Event Details:

Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, NemonteBorn into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest--one of the last to be contacted by missionari...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

Event Details:

Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, Nemonte

Restorative Community Circle

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

RJI invites people to come together in a restorative circle to discuss individual and collective holistic wellness in our current world. Connect, heal, and plan.

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

RJI invites people to come together in a restorative circle to discuss individual and collective holistic wellness in our current world. Connect, heal, and plan.

This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.

VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Presents: Poverty: A Discussion With Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. Register in Zoom now »This event i...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program

After you register (using the registration link above), 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.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

Adult Improv

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Adult Improv:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hil...

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Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 63

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

Hephzibah Auxiliary Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Economy Shop Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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 ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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...

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.

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

Event Details:

A special Celebrating Senior week viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. A brilliant cast with Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy star as several British retir...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 150

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!

Event Details:

A special Celebrating Senior week viewing of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Sustainability" group.

Seed to Sprout: Start Your Own Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Learn how to germinate seeds to start your own garden.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn how to germinate seeds to start your own garden.

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.

Tech Night for Kids: Fun with Makey Makey & Scratch

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Elementary School
Tech Night for Kids:

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

This month we'll combine fun with Makey Makeys and coding with scratch, turning everyday objects into touchpads. For kids in grades 2-5.

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Tech Night for Kids

We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!

Event Details:

This month we'll combine fun with Makey Makeys and coding with scratch, turning everyday objects into touchpads. 

For kids in grades 2-5.

Encoded Memories - Artist Talk

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

We will hold an artist talk regarding the Encoded Memories Exhibition

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

We will hold an artist talk regarding the Encoded Memories Exhibition