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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group

Words on Wednesday: Unbroken

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Words on Wednesday:

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Find more library-led book discussions.

In Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken: a World War II s

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Words on Wednesday

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Find more library-led book discussions.

In Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken: a World War II s

Oak Park Township Healthy Options bookgroup

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

book group discussion

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 group discussion

Published Authors Group Exchange

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Published Authors Group Exchange meeting

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

Published Authors Group Exchange meeting

This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Burbs"

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

In The Burbs, an overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block is part of a murderous Satanic cult

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

In The Burbs, an overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block is part of a murderous Satanic cult

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Starting at 3:15, visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Starting at 3:15, visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Studio: Media Station 2 at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Spoken Words Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Speak your truth. Share your voice.

Join us for **Spoken Word Wednesdays**

A space to create, perform, and

vibe through poetry, rhythm, and real stories.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speak your truth. Share your voice.

Join us for **Spoken Word Wednesdays**

A space to create, perform, and

vibe through poetry, rhythm, and real stories.

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

Audio Booth Reservation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

DIAMONDS GEMS

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Sustainability" group

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "You are Here: Poetry in the Natural World"

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults
Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion:

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book d...

Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, You are Here: Poetry in the Natura

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, You are Here: Poetry in the Natura

This event is in the "Library Board" group

Oak Park Public Library Board Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Board Meeting:

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board Meeting

Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board »

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

Out With Purpose April Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

April monthly Board meeting

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

April monthly Board meeting

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

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

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

Birthday Party

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
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 "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Thursday, April 16, 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!

 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 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!

 

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Masks Encouraged

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

CRW Research Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

My seniors are creating an annotated bibliography for our unit on research. I wanted to take them to the library so they can not only do research, but see all the things libraries ...

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

My seniors are creating an annotated bibliography for our unit on research. I wanted to take them to the library so they can not only do research, but see all the things libraries have to offer, so they can use them as they get into adulthood.

Jack and Jill Annual Blood Drive

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Annual blood drive for community

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

Annual blood drive for community

Audio Booth Reservation

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:45pm - 1:30pm
Audio Booth at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

League of Women Voters program planning

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

This a planning meeting for our chapter's priorities for 2026-27

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

This a planning meeting for our chapter's priorities for 2026-27

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

Tablet Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School
Tablet Time:

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission April Meeting.

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

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission April Meeting.

This event is in the "Civic Learning" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Teen Debate Club

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 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.