Upcoming Events

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Good Life Race Committee Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

LaLeche League

7:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

ACCENT CARE HOME HEALTH

9:00am–10:00am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

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

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Stay & Play

10:30am–11:30am
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

ACE Research Study Group Leader Follow Up

2:15pm–4:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Survey, assessment, and focus group

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting

4:00pm–5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.

This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group

Sound Bath Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Main Library
Join the waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Sound Bath Meditation

Looking for a way to reset and relax? Calm your mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. This soothing practice creates a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation, promoting good health and balanced energy. Surrounded by the gentle sounds and vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, along with Tingsha bells, you'll be guided to connect with your deeper self-consciousness. Some meditation sound baths may also incorporate soft singing, nature sounds, or rhythmic, abstract music.

Please wear comfortable clothing. You may choose to sit on a chair or lie on a yoga mat, and you’re welcome to bring a blanket or pillow for added comfort. If possible, bring your own yoga mat, as our supply is limited.

To ensure participants fully benefit from the health and wellness aspects of this meditative experience, the doors will close five minutes after the session begins.

About the facilitator
Rhonda Fentry began working in the health and fitness industry in 1989, working as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, fitness manager, and group fitness director at various health clubs throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Rhonda holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Human Movement from A.T. Still University, School of Health Science, and fitness certification through the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, Physicalmind Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine, as a certified Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and received her 200-hour Yoga teacher training certificate (CYT) through Yogafit. She takes a holistic approach to health and fitness, and her goal is to create balance between the mind, body, and spirit in her students.

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Audio Booth Reservation

6:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

OPALGA+ Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Monthly Board meeting of the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association+

Open Circle Men's Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

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

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Audio Booth Reservation

10:00am–11:15am
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group

Tech Help Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Digital Learning
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required

Tech Help Drop-In

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. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!

No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.

The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

DEI Team Meeting

3:00pm–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 (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Staff Meeting

This event is in the "Digital Learning" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group

Tablet Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Chicago Philosophy meetup book discussion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Christmas play

6:00pm–7:45pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room

Community Game Night

6:00pm–8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar)

Community game night for adults

Christmas program

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

OAK PARK WRITER'S GROUP

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
This event is in the "Storytimes" group

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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