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MHS: Mario Kart Deluxe 8 Duos Gaming Tournament!

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variet...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variety of tournaments and we hope to see you there!

Graduation Cap Decorating

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

A celebration of achievement and individuality for graduating Oak Park students. This program is offered for graduating high school seniors, and 8th graders moving on to 9th grade ...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

A celebration of achievement and individuality for graduating Oak Park students. This program is offered for graduating high school seniors, and 8th graders moving on to 9th grade only.

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 written above an open book, surrounded by English phrases

English Language Conversation

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
English Language Conversation:

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 f...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: 31

English Language Conversation

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. Free and open to all English language learners.

Library staff and board members posing with the Book Bike

Book Bike: Le Marché with Broken Tart & MOOD

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Book Bike:

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Broken Tart and MOOD | Design + Build for Le Marché, the first of several Parisian-inspired outdoor markets showcasing art, vintage, provisions, and a whole lo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families

Book Bike

The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »

Event Details:

The Book Bike visits Broken Tart and MOOD | Design + Build for

Youth Mentoring and Development Tau Xi Zeta

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Youth Mentoring and Development

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

Youth Mentoring and Development

Chicago Teachers Union

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
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
Puppets on a stage

Young & Restless

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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...

Event Details:

#babytoddler

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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 »

Event Details:

#babytoddler

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Spark Meeting

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

We meet as a small group to discuss history and philosophy.

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

We meet as a small group to discuss history and philosophy.

Lovely Souls

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 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

A Day to Honor the Ladies

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Meet up with a group of friends with kids for a day of games, food, and fun to learn about Mother's Day and celebrate all the moms in the group.

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

Meet up with a group of friends with kids for a day of games, food, and fun to learn about Mother's Day and celebrate all the moms in the group.

Real Ballers Read Interview

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

Real Ballers Read is a podcast that promotes the power of literacy and life-long learning. Every episode features an author, scholar, librarian or entrepreneur to discuss their fav...

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

Real Ballers Read is a podcast that promotes the power of literacy and life-long learning. Every episode features an author, scholar, librarian or entrepreneur to discuss their favorite book and why they love reading.

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
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...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Espanol written about open book, surrounded by Spanish phrases

Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Spanish Conversation Hour:

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

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Spanish Conversation Hour

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

Spark Meeting

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Ducks in a Row Board and Card Games

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Meeting/Event Description:

A monthly meet up for friends for games, snacks, and fun. New friends and new games always welcome.

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

A monthly meet up for friends for games, snacks, and fun. New friends and new games always welcome.

Classic painted bowls, Asian, Cultural image

A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month Featuring: Intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families Appeti...

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Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 102
Event Details:

A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month

Featuring:

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Holistic Tutoring

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Register for each class you will attend. No need ...

Register now
Required
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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.