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Art Exhibit: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle

All Day 8/26–9/27
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
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, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27 in the Main Library Gallery.

Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

5:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
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 Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w

Kids Chess Class

10:15am–11:15am
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 30, 2025 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.

Art Exhibit Reception: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle

2:00pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
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, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability
Event Details:

Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27

Supported Gardening

4:00pm–5:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Maze Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on September 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Community Sensory Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

Grief Journaling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

Puzzle Swap

1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on October 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 50 pieces and a maximum of 2000 pieces in the original box. 

Grief Journaling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

Leaf Town Forever: A Reading, Haiku and Crafts

3:30pm–4:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 2, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local Chicagoland authors Beth and Kathleen Rooney read from their debut picture book Leaf Town Forever.

Grief Journaling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Grief Journaling Workshop

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.