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Yoga mats stacked next to a chair

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on June 30, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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.

R66

Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year!

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 16, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year!

LaLeche League

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Latin, Hispanic, Latinx Affinity Group

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, June 17, 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.

Summer Tigers Read

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
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
book cover of the book Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Troubled Waters"

Wednesday, June 17, 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...

In Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 17, 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.

In Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar

Out With Purpose June Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Open Circle Men's Group

Wednesday, June 17, 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

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 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 June 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 June Meeting.

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Thursday, June 18, 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.

In Celebration- Orisha People Panel Discussion

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Panel discussion and Q&A (in honor of Juneteenth) will feature African American practitioners of Yoruba spirituality from Nigeria, Cuba, and Brazil. 

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

Panel discussion and Q&A (in honor of Juneteenth) will feature African American practitioners of Yoruba spirituality from Nigeria, Cuba, and Brazil.


 

Oak Park Writers Group

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

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All Day
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

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Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

Scheduled library closing

English Language Conversation

Saturday, June 20, 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 June 20, 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.

Tau Xi Zeta - Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Meeting

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
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

Stephanie's 55

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Chicago SF Book Club Meeting

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Chicago SF Book Club discussion of Hugo Award Nominees.

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

Chicago SF Book Club discussion of Hugo Award Nominees.

Games Day at the Library

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

A monthly meet up of friends to enjoy board and card games together. New friends and new games always welcome!

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

A monthly meet up of friends to enjoy board and card games together.
New friends and new games always welcome!

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

Monday, June 22, 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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

A special PJ storytime for you, followed by a sleepover at the library for your stuffie! Come back for your stuffed friend tomorrow and see what kinds of hijinks they got up to overnight.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special PJ storytime for you, followed by a sleepover at the library for your stuffie! Come back for your stuffed friend tomorrow and see what kinds of hijinks they got up to overnight.

Arbor West Neighbors Member Meet up

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:45am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Member gathering

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

Member gathering

Yoga mats stacked next to a chair

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on June 30, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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.

IL State Senator Don Harmon Town Hall

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Description of Meeting/Event:

Oak Park Town Hall. Senator Harmon likes to meet with constituents over the summer to break down all the work the General Assembly did during Session.

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

Oak Park Town Hall.
Senator Harmon likes to meet with constituents over the summer to break down all the work the General Assembly did during Session.