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Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month

All Day 3/31 - 4/26
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

This vibrant cultural month in the Idea Box is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Arab American heritage through a rich tapestry of art, clothing, flags, and books.

Breath of Fire (2020, hand cut paper, 10" x 13" unframed,14.25" x 17.25' framed)

Art Exhibit: "Circle of Ancestors" by Marea Cordero

All Day 4/7 - 5/16
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

“I want to bring people of various origins together. It is important to see the commonalities of ourselves in each other.

Percy Julian Exhibit

All Day 4/10 - 5/15
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In honor of Percy Julian’s birthday on April 11, posters will be displayed at the library, sharing his significant achievements as a civil rights activist and one of the most important chemists of the 20th century.

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

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Virtual: Adult Improv

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Program at Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Adult Improv:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hil...

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Virtual Event

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Remains of the Day"

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting 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!

The unwavering loyalty of a butler to his household is tested by the romantic interest of the housekeeper. This award-winning film (Los Angeles Film Critics Award and National Board of Review) is set in the pre-World War II era.

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By Discovery Spring Community Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Come and join the By Discovery team for their annual spring community workshop and exhibition, and see the display created by Oak Park and River Forest High School Leadership students, along with By Discovery teachers.

Francais written above an open book, surrounded by French phrases

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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...

Art Exhibit: By Discovery Spring Community Exhibition

All Day 5/1 - 7/13
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Come and see the art display created by Oak Park and River Forest High School Leadership students, By Discovery teachers, and community members!

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

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Petra & Andy

Musical Performance: Spring Swing with Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Shake off the winter chill and swing into spring with an intimate duo of jazz vocalist Petra Van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown. This celebrated Chicago-based duo breathes fresh life into the Great American Songbook.

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Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Moana"

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Wednesday Movie Matinee:

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

In Moana, A mythic adventure set a

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Natural Body Products

Body Bliss: Craft Your Own Body Glow

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

A fun, hands-on program where teens learn to make their own body scrubs, oils, and other natural self-care products.

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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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Folk Music Series Performance: Friction Farm

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Folk Music Series:

This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been ra...

Join us for a lively musical performance by Friction Farm. 

About Friction Farm

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Celebrating Seniors Week: Puppet-Making Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate and explore the impact of intergenerational connection during Celebrating Seniors Week.

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Scrabble Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels and ages are welcome.

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Registration Required
Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Age Group:
High School

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

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leaf with two eye shaped cutouts

Latine Author Book Cafe: "We are green and trembling"

Tuesday, May 12, 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. Find more library-led...

Book Discussion: "We are gre

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Adult Improv

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Meeting Room at Maze Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Adult Improv:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hil...

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Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Thelma"

Wednesday, May 13, 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!

Inspired by a real-life experience of the director,

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Closeup of person weaving by hand

Weaving

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Phyllis Frick will be leading a fun and creative project for older adults.  All materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take home a unique wall hanging.  

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Cricut Workshop: Bookmarks

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized bookmark design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter.

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Registration Required