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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!

Fun in the Sun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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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.

Journey to Juneteenth Celebration

6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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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. 

Library Trustees at the Oak Park Farmers Market

9:00am–1:00pm
Civic Learning
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Event Details:

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

Crafting With Pride

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate creativity, identity, and community at our Pride-themed craft event just for teens! Join us to create colorful, expressive crafts that showcase your individuality and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Sublimation Workshop: Pride Flags

2:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 24, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create colorful Pride-themed flags that showcase your individuality and support for the LGBTQIA+ community using the Makery's sublimation printer and heat press!

Middle School & High School Pride Club Meetup

3:00pm–4:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

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. We invite you to join us for an hour of celebrating, crafting, and connecting with one another.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Welcome, Elsworth!

3:30pm–5:30pm
Civic Learning
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 24, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Civic Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Oak Park Public Library’s Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:

Mural Makers: Stenciling

3:00pm–4:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mural Makers is your chance to help design a mural that will brighten up our space and reflect the creativity of our community.

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

Laser Cutter Workshop: Acrylic LED Lamps

11:00am–12:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button!

How to Build a Gaming PC

1:00pm–3:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 27, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a gaming rig or how streamers get those lightning-fast setups? 

Grief Journaling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on June 29, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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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.

Idea Box: Disability Pride Month

All Day 7/1–7/31
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Event Details:

This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month.

About Disability Pride

Teen Debate Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 2, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.

🎲 Budget Battle: The Game of Wealth & Wisdom

2:15pm–3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

🎲 Budget Battle: The Game of Wealth & Wisdom 💰

Can you build the life you want—without going broke?

Craft Corner: DIY Disability Pride Buttons & Fidgets

6:00pm–7:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Dole Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new disability pride and ally themed pin-back buttons to decorate your backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Sublimation Workshop: Tote Bags

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 5:59pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials.  In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print and then sublimate onto a blank polyester tote bag provided by the Cr

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Mural Makers: Painting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 9, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mural Makers is your chance to help design a mural that will brighten up our space and reflect the creativity of our community.

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

Upcycled Filament Workshop: Collage By Number

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and create while collaging with the leftover multi-colored and many-shaped filament scraps we’ve been collecting from 3D printer projects.