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Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month

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

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.

Art Exhibition: "Tales From Acorn Valley" by Lucy Rose Till-Campbell

All Day 4/1–4/30
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Artist statement

Art Exhibit: "Circle of Ancestors" by Marea Cordero

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

“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
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

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.

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Veterans for Unification

9:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meeting for veterans with speaker to discuss health issues and other issues important to veterans.

Oak Park Chapter Meeting

9:30am–12:30pm
Virtual
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Meeting Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Monthly meeting

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

April Meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 100,000 members and chapters in all 50 states.

English Language Conversation

10:00am–11:00am
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Registration closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.

FLWT Volunteer Scheduler Training

10:30am–12:30pm
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

10:45am–1:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Young & Restless

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young & Restless

Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

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Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Paginas y Platicas: "Temporada de huracanas"

11:00am–1:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! 

Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". 

Pure Joy Ministries Meetting

11:30am–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meeting with board members. Drinks and sandwiches will be brought in.

CNSC ND Creative Co-Working

12:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Description of Meeting/Event

Creative Co-Working
Attendees will bring art / craft projects to work on
Light snacks and coloring sheets will be provided

Ananda Chicago

12:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Meditation Group

Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Poetry Meeting/Poetry Fest

1:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

NCNW Day of Sisterhood

1:30pm–4:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Getting together to offer a new member orientation, recognize new members, and to have a fellowship with the members.

Art Exhibit Reception: "Circle of Ancestors" by Marea Cordero

2:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Art Reception: Meet artist Marea Cordero and enjoy light refreshments.

Week of the Young Child Open Play

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we will be hosting an open play for families to explore, discover, and of course, play! Best for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Theta Chi Sigma Philo Meeting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Audio Booth Reservation

12:00pm–1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

OCC Meeting

12:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room