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Troop Interest Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Interest in a Longfellow Girl Scout Troop for rising 1st graders.

Audio Booth Reservation

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Girl Scouts Troop 47881

1:30pm–3:30pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Friends Book Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Friends Board, Sustainability
Event Details:

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library

As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends »

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are:

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room A

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room B

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room C

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room D

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room E

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room F

Closed for Maintenance

9:00am–5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

LEGO Club for English Language Learners

10:00am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

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

 

 

Book Bike: Wonder Works' Wonder Bubbles

10:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, 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 Wonder Works Children's Museum for Wonder Bubbles Week, weather permitting. 

Storytime & Touch a Recycling Truck!

10:30am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes, Sustainability
Maze Branch Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 14, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime and a recycling truck! Participate in fun storytime activities while learning about recycling.

Mix of Minds Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly discussion of articles chosen by group members

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–9:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Accent Care

9:00am–10:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.

Book Bike: Storytime at Lindberg Park

10:00am–11:00am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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 Lindberg Park for Shake, Rattle &

Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Baby Lapsit

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Baby Lapsit

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »

 

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Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Alt US Pointer Study

11:00am–12:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Welcome, Elsworth!

11:00am–1:00pm
Civic Learning
Dole Branch Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
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: