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Name: Art Exhibit: "One Woman's Journey Into Abstraction & the Subconscious"
Start: 2022-08-23
End: 2022-09-25
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "One Woman's Journey Into Abstraction & the Subconscious" All Day 8/23 - 9/25 Arts & Culture Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: “A good abstract painting can seem inevitable—less made than materializes.”—The New Yorker, February 2020 Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Community Exhibit: Navaratri All Day 9/27 - 10/5 Multicultural Dole Branch Library This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Multicultural Event Details: In honor of the Hindu festival Navaratri, enjoy a community-curated exhibit at Dole Branch from September 27 through October 5. The exhibit will feature items from community members' personal collections, including saris, dolls, and art. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Idea Box: Hunger Action Month All Day 9/24 - 10/8 Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Main Library This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Event Details: In honor of Hunger Action Month, visit the Main Library Idea Box through October 8 to learn about Beyond Hunger and the many resour
			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "About Face" by Tim Leeming All Day 9/27 - 10/29 Arts & Culture Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: After years of drawing and painting "unpopulated" cityscapes (alleys and streets without people), Tim Leeming began a project to rediscover the faces of people he knew best, faces of friends. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
							This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Hygiene Product Drive for Housing Forward All Day Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Event Details: Help our community thrive and grow by donating to our hygiene drive this October! Housing Forward needs the following items for their clients:
9 am		Reservation Career Passport Class 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A job readiness course for clients of housing forward. Reservation Prairielands Freedom Fund Meeting 9:30am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Career Passport Class 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A job readiness course for clients of housing forward. Reservation Engaging Difficult Clients 9:15am - 12:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Community training for area social workers	Reservation CMHB I/DD Consortium 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Career Passport Class 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A job readiness course for clients of housing forward.	Reservation Career Passport Class 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description A job readiness course for clients of housing forward.		Reservation OPRF Fall Quads III 9:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We would love to have another tournament in the Veteran's Room! This would be the last event for several months.
10 am		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Weather permitting. 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. Young & Restless at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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: Weather permitting. 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 at Scoville Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Weather permitting. 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 at Euclid Square Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Stay for a visit with the Book Bike! Best for families with kids 0-5. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Tech Help Drop-In 10:00am - 12:00pm Digital Learning Main Library This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Event Details: 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 Required Masks for everyone age 2+ are required while attending this program.	Reservation KNOWLEDGE OF ONESELF / CONOCIMIENTO DE SI MISMO 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description You can receive information about practices and techniques to awaken consciousness totally free. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch 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: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Shake, Rattle & Read 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! Register for each class you will attend, once per group. See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: There will be no class on Fridays, November 25 or December 2. Storytime will resume on December 10. 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 in Maple Park 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. VIRTUAL: English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited English Language Conversation 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. Free and open to all English language learners. 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 Alpha Kappa Alpha 10:00am - 2:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Study Room Reservation Pilgrim Deacons Retreat 10:30am - 2:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Half day retreat for Pilgrim church deacons. We will have a catered simple lunch delivered.
11 am			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Baby/Toddler Nature Exploration 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: It's never too early to start exploring nature! Join us for stories and science activities in Scoville Park, perfect for babies, toddlers, and their siblings. We will meet outside the library on the plaza. Weather permitting.	Reservation Book Discussion 11:15am - 12:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Book Discussion		Reservation KNOWLEDGE OF ONESELF/CONOCIMIENTO DE SI MISMO 11:30am - 1:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description You can receive information about practices and techniques to awaken consciousness totally free. Recibiras informacion de tecnicas y practicas que te ayudaran a despertar tu conciencia, totalmente gratis.	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Author Visit: Elayne Audrey Becker 11:30am - 1:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Join us for a lively afternoon with author Elayne Audrey Becker. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 pm	Reservation Ducks in a Row Gamesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly gathering for board and card games. New players and new games always welcome. Joins us for an afternoon of friends, fun, and snacks! Reservation Brownie Troop 47171 12:30pm - 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 "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm 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 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.				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Community Rangoli Art 12:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library 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 Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Event Details: In honor of the Hindu Navaratri festival, join your neighbors in a collaborative art project just outside the Main Library entrance. Rangoli, which means “an array of colors” in Sanskrit, is a traditional Hindu art form drawn on the
1 pm		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. "Encanto" Sing-Along Movie Screening 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 117 Event Details: We don't talk about Bruno... but we do sing about him. Welcome to the Family Madrigal! (2021, 1 hour 39 minutes, PG)		Reservation CE Team Meeting - Virtual 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Materials Handling Supervisors Meeting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Reservation INTERIM HOUSING STAFF MEETING 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Living and Dying Well Book Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Vicarious Trauma Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
2 pm	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Paint a Self-Portrait! 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Kids will enjoy painting a self portrait on canvas, guided by an instructor from Creativita Art Studio. For ages 6-11. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. VIRTUAL: Grief Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Grief Journaling Workshop Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops. 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 Veterans event planning 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		Reservation School Meeting 2:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. VIRTUAL: The Importance of a Strong Resume 2:00pm - 3:00pm Careers & Businesses Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Learn the components of a strong resume, and what keywords or phrases to use that will help move your resume to the top of the stack.
3 pm	Reservation Girl scout meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Girl scout meeting						This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Girls on The Rise Mentoring 4:00pm - 5:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Professional mentorship for high school girls to receive social-emotional learning and guidance. Through this Oak Park Township program, 9-12 grade girls learn the skills to combat obstacles specific to their experience. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Supported Gardening 4:00pm - 5:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Maze Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Teen Services: Pokémon Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" 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: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Join us for a weekly Pokemon Fan Club! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Navaratri Celebration 4:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	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 (LETAB) Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 12 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: Join us for the first LETAB meeting of the school year where we'll be sharing ideas and discussing details for this amazing group!
5 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Readiness Event Series: Financial Aid Process 5:00pm - 6:00pm Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required 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: High School, Adults Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.			This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Medicare Educational Seminar 5:00pm - 6:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 144 Medicare Educational Seminar Medicare can be confusing. Find out what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure, and learn about Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost-saving strategies for the year ahead. Presented by Ivan Morgan from Premier Medicare Benefits. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
6 pm		Reservation Oak Park Meditation Group 6:00pm - 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 is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. VIRTUAL: Law at the Library: Divorce & Parental Rights 6:00pm - 7:00pm Civic Learning Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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: Civic Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Each Law at the Library program features a presentation on Zoom by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session. 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. This event is in the "Library Board" group. VIRTUAL: Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Board Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Library Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Get the meeting agenda, materials, and Zoom link to participate (pdf) »	Reservation WCCC Exec Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Cubscouts Pack 39 Bear/Tiger Den Meeting 6:00pm - 7:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation L.I.F.E bible talk 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation QuadA Oak Park 6:45pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description QuadA Oak Park (Let's Talk About It - Agnostics, Atheists and Anyone)
7 pm		Reservation Oak Park Photography Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Poetry 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 Poetry discussion group	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:15pm 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 Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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.	Reservation Oak Park Holistic Health Meetup Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Discuss the conditions in our bodies that will heal themselves if given the proper raw materials. Chronic disease only occurs when you lose the ability to make new cells that work. The question is what does it take to make new cells that work. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. VIRTUAL: French Conversation Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 18 French Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers. 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 Boy Scout Troop2 Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Thrive Talks Community Education Series 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description "When Mental Illness Becomes a Social Club:" Discussion concerning the increase in teen's reliance on social media and influencers during Covid in order to find a place to belong, and the labeling mentality that often comes with this.	This event is in the "Library Board" group. Oak Park Public Library Special Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Board Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Library Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Program Type: Library Board Board Meeting Library board meetings are open to the public. Learn more at oppl.org/board » Event Details: Get the meeting agenda, materials, and Zoom link to participate (pdf) »
8 pm				Reservation Mia Colon 8:30pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room

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