Week Calendar

Name: Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World
Start: 2022-04-05
End: 2022-04-28
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World All Day 4/5 - 4/28 Equity & Anti-Racism, Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Ramadan Mubarak!
	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. VIRTUAL: Money Smart Week All Day 4/9 - 4/16 Civic Learning Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning Event Details: Now in its 20th year, this week-long free virtual campaign aims to help people better manage their personal finances with a focus on those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s line-up includes:
	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Exhibit: "To Part a Sea" by Jordan Campell & Jon Veal All Day 4/9 - 4/30 Equity & Anti-Racism, Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Arts & Culture, Multicultural Event Details: See the exhibit To Part a Sea by artists Jordan Campell and Jon Veal, both collaborators of alt_, a Chicago non-profit focused on neighborhood revitalization through arts and culture.
8 am					Reservation Hemingway Foundation Board Meeting 8:00am - 9:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Meeting/Event Description Hemingway Foundation Board Meeting
9 am							This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Cancelled Book Bike: Park District Egg Dash & Scramble at Maple Park 9:30am - 12:00pm Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families 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 » Event Details: The Book Bike visits Maple Park for the Park District of Oak Park's Egg Dash and Scramble event, weather permitting.
10 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 4 Young & Restless Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: Register for each class you will attend. No need to fill out the form for each family member, just once per group. Walk in spaces may be available. 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 "Health & Wellness" group. Scrabble Club 10:00am - 11:30am Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages welcome. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregiver support. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		Reservation Beings 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 & Read 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregiver support. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. VIRTUAL: English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Virtual Registration closed Required Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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.
11 am							Reservation Oak Park 2021 Moms Saturday Meetup 11:00am - 12:45pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Area moms with kids born in 2021 gather. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Chess Champs 11:00am - 1:00pm Kids & Families, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us for a chess workshop and open play chess club, led by instructor Luis Tubens. Best for ages 5-13. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation OPCAN Electrify Book Discussion 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: OPCAN Electrify Book Discussion Meeting/Event Description Oak Park citizens concerned about climate change will meet to discuss the book "Electrify" by Saul Griffith.
12 pm	Reservation Dungeons and Dragons 12:00pm - 2:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast 12:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Writers' Word Feast Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing! 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. Reservation Mental Health Symposium 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Symposium featuring various speakers presenting on themes related to teens and anxiety.		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled CANCELED: VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Chair Yoga Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one. What to know before you join Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all Dress comfortably Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you You are not required to keep your camera on Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun Have a chair that can be stationary About the instructor Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond. 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. 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.				Reservation Oak Park Runners Club April Board Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Board meeting
1 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Celebrating Ramadan Read Aloud & Craft Hour 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Join us as we celebrate Ramadan with books and a craft! Ramadan is a month-long observance when Muslims all over the world spend a month fasting and coming together as a community. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Brownie Troop 47175 1:00pm - 2:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Brownie Troop 47175 Meeting/Event Description This will be a Brownie Troop meeting of 2nd graders who will be earning their First Aid badge. Reservation Small Business and Entrepreneurship Workshop 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Homes for America 1:00pm - 2:15pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: From the famous to the obscure, classical to modern, American homes reflect the influential individuals who commissioned them. 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.		Reservation Beings L 1:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
2 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47408 2:45pm - 4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Girl Scout Troop 47408						Reservation Oak Park Runners Club Board Meeting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Oak Park Runners Club Board Meeting Meeting/Event Description Small meeting with our board members. Reservation Crafters Meetup 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Meet up for crafters This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Community Bookbinding Workshop With Regin Igloria 2:00pm - 4:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 145 Event Details: Learn bookbinding skills with artist Regin Igloria of North Branch Projects. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts 47356 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room						This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Art Reception for "To Part a Sea" With Jon Veal & Jordan Campbell of alt_ 3:00pm - 5:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Come visit the opening reception of a special exhibit—in the Main Library's Gallery—To Part a Sea by artists Jon Veal and Jordan Campbell, the collaborators of alt_, pronounced alt space
4 pm					Reservation Meeting 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
5 pm		Reservation Small Business and Entrepreneurship Workshop 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room			Reservation Conferences 5:30pm - 6:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room		This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. VIRTUAL: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12 Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is a teen-led organization that promotes, supports, and creates library initiatives at Oak Park Public Library and throughout the community. We focus on programs, service, and advocacy that give teens a voice and facilitate opportunities for leadership. The group meets monthly. Please register for this event if you would like to attend as a guest. Learn more about LETAB » Event Details: 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Aging in Place Series: Eating Healthy on a Budget 6:00pm - 7:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The pandemic has been hard on all of us in various ways, including financially. Eating nutritious foods is essential to our health, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune. 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. Reservation WDCC Fine Arts 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Ministry Meeting Reservation Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night Meeting/Event Description We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when will the meetings continue. Reservation Zeta Phi Beta Information meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. VIRTUAL: Cozy Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Kids & Families, Storytimes Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us via Zoom for a special cozy storytime! Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your favorite cuddly stuffie for some cozy stories and fun songs. Best for kids up through age 6. 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.
7 pm		Reservation Oak Park Photography Club Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room			Reservation Oak Park Commons Cohousing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters Regular Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Organization regular meeting Reservation OPALGA+ 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly board meeting

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