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MHS Presents: Game On: Mind & Play Challenge

MHS Presents: 🧠 Game On: Mind & Play Challenge!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Ready to flex your brain and level up your game? Join us for Game On: Mind & Play Challenge, the ultimate hangout spot for teens 10-18!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Ready to flex your brain and level up your game? Join us for Game On: Mind & Play Challenge, the ultimate hangout spot for teens 10-18!

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 14, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Dominoes table

Latine Author Book Cafe: "Dominoes, Danzón & Death"

Tuesday, November 18, 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...

November Book Club Pick: Dominoes, danzón, and death by Raquel V. Reyes

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

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.

November Book Club Pick: Dominoes, danzón, and death by Raquel V. Reyes

Francais written above an open book, surrounded by French phrases

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
French Conversation Hour:

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

Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

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

Escape Room

MHS Presents: Friendsgiving Escape Room

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Friendsgiving Escape Room 🧩🍂
You and your crew are locked in a holiday mystery! Can you solve the clues, crack the codes, and make it out before the timer runs out? 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Friendsgiving Escape Room 🧩🍂
You and your crew are locked in a holiday mystery! Can you solve the clues, crack the codes, and make it out before the timer runs out? 

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 21, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

pajaro y ojo

Leyendo Libros: "El amor en los tiempos del cólera"

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Scoville Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural

Era inevitable: el olor de las almendras amargas le recordaba siempre el destino de los amores contrariados. Así empieza una de las historias de amor más maravillosas de la literatura universal.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 22, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Era inevitable: el olor de las almendras amargas le recordaba siempre el destino de los amores contrariados. Así empieza una de las historias de amor más maravillosas de la literatura universal.

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are ...

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

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org. Anytime, from a...

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

Scheduled library closing

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Donuts and Dreidels: A Chanukah Celebration

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Come celebrate Chanukah with David Schwartz of Temple Har Zion!  There will be snacks, songs, stories and more.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 7, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Chanukah with David Schwartz of Temple Har Zion!  There will be snacks, songs, stories and more.

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Kathy

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org. Anytime, from a...

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

Scheduled library closing

Kwanzaa Celebration

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Come celebrate Kwanzaa with us at the Oak Park Public Library! 

 

More details to come.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Come celebrate Kwanzaa with us at the Oak Park Public Library! 

 

More details to come.

Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm See all closings » Review regular library hours by location » Unexpected, emergency closings are ...

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

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

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

Scheduled library closingSee all scheduled closings and review regular library hours by location.Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log i...

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

Scheduled library closing

Books stacked diagonally

Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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...

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

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.

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

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

Scheduled library closingSee all scheduled closings and review regular library hours by location.Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log i...

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

Scheduled library closing

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

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

Scheduled library closingSee all scheduled closings and review regular library hours by location.Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log i...

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

Scheduled library closing

Books stacked diagonally

Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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...

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

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.