Upcoming Events

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

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

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.

Learn the basics of designing for a laser cutter, design a simple project, and learn how to use the laser cutter to cut it!

Participants must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for this event.

Join us for a summer reading pop-up featuring two of our favorite things—books and bagels—at one of our newest Pop-Up Library partners,

Meet and chat with local elected officials—your library trustees—at the Oak Park Farmers Market! 

Come join Wochenendschule der Donauschwaben, a German Saturday School, for an interactive German storytime filled with movement, music and fun!

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting!

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Drop-in for a Pride Club hangout! Everyone is welcome, whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, still exploring your identity, or an ally.

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

Let's play! Join us for stories with a librarian and play stations with a local therapist, while you meet new friends and families. Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. 

Are you ready to have fun in a supportive and silly environment? Emily Ramirez of BABS Comedy Club will lead exercises and games straight from the short-form improv comedy world.

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. 

Level up your world and make it a better place by making your voice heard! What do you think is important in our town, our state or our country?

Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities.