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Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9–1/17
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Idea Box: MLK Dream Hands

All Day 12/27–1/28
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: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

Art Exhibit: "Unseen Eyes: Exploring Surveillance and Facial Recognition Technology" by Katherine Bergholz

All Day 1/5–1/31
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible.”
—Rene Magritte

Art Exhibit: Oak Park Area Arts Council Community Photography Display

All Day 1/15–1/29
Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner
Event Details:

Come and celebrate creativity with us!

Aria Group Meeting

9:30am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

ARIA COMPANY MEETING

Meeting

11:30am–1:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

12:30pm–1:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

1:30pm–2:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

2:30pm–3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

DEI Team Meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Staff Meeting

Fishing Club

3:15pm–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Boys fishing club will discuss icing fishing trip and spring tournament opportunities

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

3:30pm–7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Description of Meeting/Event

The Village of Oak Park’s Building Code Advisory Commission January Meeting.

Audio Booth Reservation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

"They Still Call Us Witches" Book Launch

6:30pm–9:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Reading by Anne Gottlieb by her debut chapbook of poetry.  She is joined by current OPRFHS English Department Chair, Erika Eckhart and OPRFHS alum, Asia Calcagno.

7-8pm: Reading

8 - 8:30pm: Signing and reception

OAK PARK WRITER'S GROUP

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends

7:00pm–8:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Pro Bono Network Clinic

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

Pro Bono Network Online Legal Clinic

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Restore a Photograph

11:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a faded photograph you would like to restore?

Oak Park Line Dance

11:15am–12:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Description of Meeting/Event

Oak Park Line Dance