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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

Earth Day Activities for Kids & Families

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

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

Let's celebrate Earth Day! Participate in fun hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and a connection to nature.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Oak Park Earth Fest

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults, Older Adults
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 »

The Book Bike visits Oak Park Conservatory for the Village of Oak Park Earth Fest, weather permitting. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Sustainability
Event Details:

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 »

The Book Bike visits Oak Park Conservatory for the Village of Oak Park Earth Fest, weather permitting. 

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One Earth Film Festival: "How to Power a City"

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join this watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of How to Power a City.

Library staff members posing with the Book Bikes

Book Bike: Kids Fest

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
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 »

The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Conservatory for Kids Fest, weather permitting. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Event Details:

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 »

The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Conservatory for Kids Fest, weather permitting. 

Working Bikes Logo

Bike Check-up: Keep Your Bike Working With Working Bikes

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outside Plaza at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Wish you knew more about how to keep your bike operating smoothly between bike shop checkups?

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Registration Required
Registration will close on May 3, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wish you knew more about how to keep your bike operating smoothly between bike shop checkups?

photograph of a person's hand making a collage

Craft Corner: Collage Cards

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Craft Corner:

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcy...

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create unique cards for greetings, thank yous, Mother's or Father's Day, or other spring and summer events to give to friends and family and save money while you’re at it.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create unique cards for greetings, thank yous, Mother's or Father's Day, or other spring and summer events to give to friends and family and save money while you’re at it.

RiverSong Quilt by Pat Bishop

Art Exhibit: "RiverSong" by the Studio Art Quilt Associates

All Day 5/19 - 6/27
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Mississippi River Basin is a vast and intricate watershed that spans one-third of North America, shaping the landscape and influencing ecosystems, economies, and human activities across its expansive reach.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Event Details:

The Mississippi River Basin is a vast and intricate watershed that spans one-third of North America, shaping the landscape and influencing ecosystems, economies, and human activities across its expansive reach.

book cover of the book The Next Great Migration by Sonia Shah

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Next Great Migration"

Wednesday, May 20, 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 The Next Great Migration, Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journal

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Registration will close on May 20, 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 The Next Great Migration, Sonia Shah, a prize-winning journal

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photograph of tree tops

Tree Talk & Stroll: Spring Edition

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

The Oak Park Public Library, Trinity Pierce of Chicago Region Trees Initiative and the Village of Oak Park Forestry Supervisor Grant Jones invite you for a Spring evening of tree appreciation.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Oak Park Public Library, Trinity Pierce of Chicago Region Trees Initiative and the Village of Oak Park Forestry Supervisor Grant Jones invite you for a Spring evening of tree appreciation.

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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.

RiverSong Quilt by Pat Bishop

Art Exhibit Reception and Gallery Talk: "RiverSong" by the Studio Art Quilt Associates

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Art Reception, June 4, 6:30-8 pm, with a gallery talk beginning at 7 pm at the Main Library Gallery.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Sustainability
Event Details:

Art Reception, June 4, 6:30-8 pm, with a gallery talk beginning at 7 pm at the Main Library Gallery.

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

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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

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Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Friends Book Fair

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Friends Book Fair

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library logo alongside a graphic of a book

Friends Book Fair

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library:

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Le...

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

picture of the earth in a book

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: Open Hour

Wednesday, July 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...

For this month's meeting you are invited to share an article, book, podcast, video, website or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.  

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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 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.

For this month's meeting you are invited to share an article, book, podcast, video, website or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.  

Family Seed Hunt

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Step outside the library and into a tiny wild world.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 18, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step outside the library and into a tiny wild world.

Save Art Rocks!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Seeds are so cool! In this hands-on workshop, kids and their families will “shop” from botanical artist Shilin Hora’s Portable Seed Collection. Explore trays of carefully gathered & sorted seeds and botanical litter-fall.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on August 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Seeds are so cool! In this hands-on workshop, kids and their families will “shop” from botanical artist Shilin Hora’s Portable Seed Collection. Explore trays of carefully gathered & sorted seeds and botanical litter-fall.

World of Wonders book cover

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "World of Wonders"

Wednesday, August 19, 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  World of Wonders: in prai

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Registration will close on August 19, 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  World of Wonders: in prai

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book cover of the book The Nature of Nature by Enric Sala

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Nature of Nature"

Wednesday, September 16, 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 The Nature of Nature, world-renowned ma

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Registration Required
Registration will close on September 16, 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 The Nature of Nature, world-renowned ma