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Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 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 1, 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.

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting 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: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

CPS Math Thinking Coaches Session 3

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

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

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

 

 

Wooden Train Open Play

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Open notebook with pens

Teen Debate Club

Thursday, April 2, 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 2, 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.

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Book discussion.

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

Book discussion.

Oak Park Writers Group

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

LaLeche League

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

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

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

Older Adult Coffee Hour

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on April 3, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. 

OA Coffee Breakout

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Oak Park Line Dance

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

Oak Park Line Dance

Friday Meeting Group

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

English Language Conversation

Saturday, April 4, 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 April 4, 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.

Passover Playdate

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

PJ Library Passover event

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

PJ Library Passover event

NLC

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Practice

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

Practice

Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club - Oak Park Chapter

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

This is a peer support group for neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club (CNSC). CNSC is a program of CAYR Connections, a 50...

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

This is a peer support group for neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club (CNSC).

CICC English

Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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 at Maze

Monday, April 6, 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 April 6, 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.

Youth mentors lead a Beyond the Books session at a library, engaging teens in discussion, while smiling

Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program

Monday, April 6, 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 April 6, 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, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

GS Troop 48063 Mtg

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Daisy Troop 48063 Mtg

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

Daisy Troop 48063 Mtg

Puppets on a stage

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

Tuesday, April 7, 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 April 7, 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, April 7, 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 April 7, 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 »

 

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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