This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Art Exhibit: "Flowers for People" by Benz Amataya All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Art Exhibit: "Flowers for People" by Benz Amataya All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Flowers for People is an art exhibition inspired by the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges that humans are facing on a daily basis.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/30 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: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Please join the Oak Park Public Library and our community partners in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month!
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Arab American Heritage Celebration 12:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Arab American Heritage Celebration 12:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Join us to celebrate Arab American heritage, learn about Arab American culture and contributions, connect with your neighbors, make some arts & crafts, and enjoy tasty treats and musical performances.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Encoded Memories: DIY Printmaking Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Encoded Memories: DIY Printmaking Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Learn the art of DIY printmaking and contribute to a community art exhibition by creating collaged ink drawings from carbon copy paper and crayons.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed College Student Game Nights! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed College Student Game Nights! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Family Art Workshop: Flowers for You 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Family Art Workshop: Flowers for You 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: (Participants must register below. All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult)
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Introducción a la Seguridad Digital: Protege tu Información 10:30am - 12:30pm Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Introducción a la Seguridad Digital: Protege tu Información 10:30am - 12:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Aprende los conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad y descubre consejos prácticos para proteger tu información personal en línea.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Neurodivergent Nerdout! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Neurodivergent Nerdout! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small 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 Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to share about their special interests and favorite things, or just hang out in the space. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Normalizing Neurodivergence: Understanding ADHD and Autism 7:00pm - 8:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Normalizing Neurodivergence: Understanding ADHD and Autism 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Registration Required Seats Remaining: 54 Event Details: When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about neurodivergence in general? 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. Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. May 1 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. May 1 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. May 2 - 31 2025 Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" by Betty Kim All Day 5/2 - 5/31 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. May 2 - 31 2025 Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" by Betty Kim All Day 5/2 - 5/31 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability Event Details: Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special Collections (Philander Barclay Collec
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. May 3 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. May 3 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. May 8 2025 Thu Art Exhibit Reception: "Encoded Memories" by Betty Kim 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. May 8 2025 Thu Art Exhibit Reception: "Encoded Memories" by Betty Kim 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Sustainability Event Details: Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Library’s Special Collections (Philander Barclay Collec
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. May 8 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. May 8 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. May 10 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. May 10 2025 Sat English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. May 13 - 31 2025 Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month All Day 5/13 - 5/31 Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Community Partner" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. May 13 - 31 2025 Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month All Day 5/13 - 5/31 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. May 13 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "We Will Be Jaguars" 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. May 13 2025 Tue Latine Author Book Cafe: "We Will Be Jaguars" 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » *After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community. Event Details: Book Pick: "We Will Be Jaguars: A memoir of my people" by Nenquimo, Nemonte
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. May 15 2025 Thu Glow Up: Elevating Black Skin Care 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. May 15 2025 Thu Glow Up: Elevating Black Skin Care 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Seats Remaining: 69 Event Details: Confused by skincare? Want to learn more about melanin skin? Join us as licensed esthetician Ashley White teaches us all about the tips and tricks for your skin.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. May 15 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. May 15 2025 Thu Supported Storytime and Family Play 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.