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Art Exhibit: "Harmony Amongst Chaos" by Ana Vitek

All Day 11/4–12/6
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Harmony Amongst Chaos by Ana Vitek will be on view November 4-December 6 in the Main Library Gallery.

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17–12/31
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation.

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9–1/17
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.

Scrabble Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.

Sublimation Workshop: Custom Mugs

6:30pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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 ceramic mug.  We will use

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

Documentary Screening: "Sugarcane"

6:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:

Come for a free screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane.

Media Preservation Discussion: VHS, Photos & More

11:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? Or digitizing other analog media, like photo negatives or slides?

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Art Exhibit Reception & Artist Talk: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

2:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artist Talk and Reception 
Artist Jonathan Franklin will lead a gallery talk through his exhibit, The Hovering Brush. Light refreshments will be provided.

Drag Bingo With Bubbie

1:00pm–2:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 14, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Merriam Levkowitz, America's favorite Drag Bubbie, brings all of the glamour and humor that a game of bingo really needs as your amazing host for Bingo Brunch!

Sublimation Workshop: Ornaments

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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 wooden ornament blank.  We will use Ca

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Barbara Ballinger Lecture: Sandra Jackson-Opoku & Tracy Clark

11:00am–12:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 20, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Barbara Ballinger Lecture

Each year, we gather to celebrate and recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her 32 years of dedicated service to the library and to Oak Park. Listen to Barbara's story told in her own words.

Celebrate this year's Barbara Ballinger Lecture with Sandra Jackson-Opoku and Tracy Clark, who join us for a thrilling conversation about their new releases,

Crime & Coffee: "The Serial Killer Whisperer"

3:30pm–5:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 21, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crime & Coffee

Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Embroidery Class for Kids

3:00pm–4:30pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of embroidery in this hands on program for kids. We'll learn how to do a simple stitch using a hoop, needle and thread. Take home your own creative project! All materials are provided. No experience is needed. 

Kwanzaa Celebration

6:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and Celebrate Kwanzaa at the Oak Park Public Library! Hosted by community leader Ade Onayemi, this free, family-friendly event brings together music, dance, culture, and community.

Virtual: Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm
Arts & Culture
Virtual
Register now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required

Adult Improv

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy. All skill levels welcome. Warning: Hilarity will ensue.

Adult Improv is held both in person at the Maze Branch Library and virtually every month; see all upcoming Adult Improv events »

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

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.

School's Out: Interactive Blues Music Concert with Wendy & DB!

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

Wendy and DB create a joyful and engaging space for young audiences to discover the roots of American music.

Makery Tour and Meetup

12:00pm–1:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about all the things you can make in the Creative Studio Makery!

Laser Cutter Workshop: Acrylic LED Lamps

11:00am–12:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 11:00am.
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!

Cosmic Romantics

1:00pm–2:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of comedy and magic with the Cosmic Romantics.  Eric and Elizabeth are a vaudeville-inspired duo who have performed at the Comedy Store, Second City, and The Magic Castle.

Scrabble Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Culture
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels and ages are welcome.