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Art Exhibit: "Tabernacle" by Phoebe Joan Darling

All Day 7/1–7/31
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Event Details:

This body of work by Phoebe Joan Darling features several 12x12" paintings, as well as some 16x12" weavings. 

Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole

All Day 7/1–7/31
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Services Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Event Details:

One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.

Idea Box: Disability Pride Month

All Day 7/1–7/31
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Event Details:

This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month.

About Disability Pride

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Collaboration for Early Childhood

10:00am–2:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Gathering of people interested in early childhood.

Audio Booth Reservation

11:00am–11:45am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

11:00am–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Planning Meeting

11:00am–2:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Support Services Available for Those Caring for Relatives and Friends

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Are you a family caregiver?
Do you ...
*Take a relative, spouse, neighbor, child relative under 18, or significant other to medical appointments or shopping?
*Prepare their meals for them?
*Clean after them?

Collaboration for Early Childhood - Theresa Hawley

2:30pm–5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Mural Makers: Painting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 9, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mural Makers is your chance to help design a mural that will brighten up our space and reflect the creativity of our community.

Origami for Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Join the waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your Origami skills! We will provide paper and take you through a couple of patterns as a group.  Best for kids ages 8-11. Please register each attendee as space is limited. 

Audio Booth Reservation

4:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

RfR Monthly Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

9:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.

Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park

10:00am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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 Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rat

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

11:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

OAK PARK LINE DANCE

11:15am–12:15pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

1:00pm–1:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Wooden Train Open Play

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Families
Dole Branch Library
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for you to be railroad builders and engineers. 

Audio Booth Reservation

3:15pm–5:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

BYOBook Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Authors & Books, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love reading and want to share your book joy with other kids? Join our BYOBook Club! No pre-reading necessary - we'll eat snacks, talk about what we're enjoying and share recommendations. For kids entering grades 3-6.