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Bingo and Brunch With Bubbie

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Merriam Levkowitz, America's favorite Drag Bubbe, brings all of the glamour and humor that a game of bingo really needs as your amazing host for Bingo Brunch!

Death Cafe

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Death Cafe

At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath.

Oak Park Meditation Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.

Photo Club

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description

Oak Park Photo club gathers to show pictures they have taken.

Tech Help Drop-In

10:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Learning
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Community Kwanzaa Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

LEGO Club

10:00am - 2:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams. 

Financial Stewardship

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

One-on-One Small Business Consulting

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Careers & Businesses
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Businesses
Event Details:

Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).

Conversation for Spirituality

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

Kwanzaa Stories and Songs with Mama Edie

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
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Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Mama Edie for an interactive storytelling performance in celebration of Kwanzaa! Stories and songs of the history of African descended people will be within the explanation of the principles of the Nguzo Saba.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Love on the Page Book Discussion: "All Rhodes Lead Here"

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Love on the Page Book Discussion

Join us as we meet every other month to discuss romance books and subgenres—like romantic fantasy, historical romance, contemporary romance, and more. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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This month we will be discussing All Rhodes Lead Here

Graduation Celebration

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Kwanzaa Celebration

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 146
Event Details:

Oak Park Public Library Celebrates Kwanzaa

Noon Year's Eve / Bluey Celebration

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Let's dance our way into the New Year and celebrate Bluey's win in our Kids' Election. No need to stay up until midnight - we will make some noise when the clock strikes twelve noon! 

Sibshop for Kids Who Have a Disabled Sibling

11:00am - 12:30pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class is for kids ages 6-11. There is a class for kids aged 3-6 on Sunday, January 12 at 2pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description

Book discussion.

Reimagined Fairytales Storytime and Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 28
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Once Upon a Time...

Friday group

1:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Craft Corner: Paper Bag Snowflakes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14

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.

Event Details:

Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able to turn your next grocery run into a winter delight.

Daisy Troop 47914 Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room