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Art Exhibit: "Finding Color in the Chaos" by Nicole McNamara

All Day 6/1–6/30
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Nicole McNamara is a self-taught abstract oil painter whose creative journey led her to discover both her ADHD and her identity as a lesbian in her 40s.

Art Exhibit: "Thy Pit Is Thy Bour" by Jack Brockman

All Day 6/3–7/5
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockman’s first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library.

Idea Box: Juneteenth

All Day 6/16–6/30
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its 160-year tradition!

FSTA Renewal

10:00am–11:30am
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Pride Storytime & Craft

10:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful, Pride themed storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

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

Audio Booth Reservation

11:15am–12:45pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Words on Wednesday: "Three Rocks"

1:00pm–2:00pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Words on Wednesday

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

From Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead and Nobody's Fool, comes

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Milk"

1:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 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!

A multi-Oscar award-winning film, Milk is a biopic about murdered politician Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man in America elected to major public office when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. 

RCTF Q3 PLANNING

1:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Fun in the Sun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects.

Barbie & Ken Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Families
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

Audio Booth Reservation

3:30pm–6:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Longfellow Super Summer Math Program

5:30pm–7:30pm
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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Journey to Juneteenth Celebration

6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're invited to join us for an evening celebrating the 160th Juneteenth! Partake in fun-filled activities and build a strong sense of community spirit. 

Victories of the Heart Men's Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

Book Donations Accepted

All Day 6/20–6/28
Friends Board
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Program Type: Friends Board
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the

Audio Booth Reservation

9:00am–11:15am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Summer Literacy Enrichment Program Planning Day

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

Summer program planning session with team of eight people.

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 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.

Tech Time: Laser Cutter Workshop for Kids: Puzzles

10:00am–11:30am
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of designing for a laser cutter, choose an image for a puzzle, and learn how to use the laser cutter puzzle maker software to make a puzzle to take home! Participants must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for