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Idea Box: "Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World"

All Day 1/29 - 3/20
Idea Box at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo's World
January 29–March 20

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo's World
January 29–March 20

Art Exhibit: D97 Youth Art Month

All Day 2/25 - 4/4
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults

Come celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Enjoy the popular annual display featuring amazing artwork by students from across Oak Park Elementary School District 97!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Come celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Enjoy the popular annual display featuring amazing artwork by students from across Oak Park Elementary School District 97!

The Dentist 2026 Mixed Media

Art Exhibit: "Green and Gold II" by Mike Stidham

All Day 3/3 - 4/4
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

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

Green and Gold II is the latest installment of a series that began during the pandemic.

16th Oscarthon (Day 1)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

No need to wait on the red carpet—come to our 16th Annual Oscarthon movie marathon! All day at the Main Library, we'll have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year. This year’s movie lineup:

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

No need to wait on the red carpet—come to our 16th Annual Oscarthon movie marathon! All day at the Main Library, we'll have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year. This year’s movie lineup:

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, March 10, 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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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

Tow women staring at one another; woman on top with braids

Latine Author Book Cafe: "Daughters of Latin America"

Tuesday, March 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. Find more library-led...

March Book Discussion Selection: Daughters of Latin America: an international anthology of writing by Latine women edit

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Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
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. Find more 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.

March Book Discussion Selection: Daughters of Latin America: an international anthology of writing by Latine women edit

Adult Improv

Tuesday, March 10, 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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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required

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: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Turning Red"

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

 

Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World Q&A

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Community Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Oak Park Public Library as we host the Maintaining Wonder team for a Q&A panel featuring:

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Join the Oak Park Public Library as we host the Maintaining Wonder team for a Q&A panel featuring:

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Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 1)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

16th Oscarthon (Day 2)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

No need to wait on the red carpet—come to our 16th Annual Oscarthon movie marathon! We'll have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year. This year's movie lineup:

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

No need to wait on the red carpet—come to our 16th Annual Oscarthon movie marathon! We'll have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year. This year's movie lineup:

The Dentist 2026 Mixed Media

Art Exhibit Reception: "Green and Gold II" by Mike Stidham

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Older Adults

Art Reception: Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

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

Art Reception: Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
High School Space 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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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Rule Breakers"

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
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!

Rule Breakers follows a nation where educating girls is rebellion, a visionary woman sparks hope and opposition. Their courage ignites a movement that could transform their nation forever.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

Rule Breakers follows a nation where educating girls is rebellion, a visionary woman sparks hope and opposition. Their courage ignites a movement that could transform their nation forever.

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Podcasters Meetup

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Share what you podcast about in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share what you podcast about in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

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Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 2)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Watercolor designs and pallet, paintbrush in right hand

Relaxing Watercolors

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dole Branch Meeting Room at Dole Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques.

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Registration will close on March 21, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques.

Lights, Camera, Community!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • COMMUNITY IS BACK! 🎥✨

Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Under The Tuscan Sun"

Wednesday, March 25, 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!

In Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old San Francisco writer, gets a divorce that leaves her with terminal writer's block and depression.

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday Movie Matinee

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

In Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old San Francisco writer, gets a divorce that leaves her with terminal writer's block and depression.

Francais written above an open book, surrounded by French phrases

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, March 25, 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...

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.

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Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 3)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

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Registration Required
Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Ann Torralba holding a guitar performing

School's Out: Little Miss Ann Music Show!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Veterans Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums.

Virtual: Adult Improv

Tuesday, March 31, 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
Registration will close on March 31, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required

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: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

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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.