Week Calendar

Name: Art Exhibit: "About Face" by Tim Leeming
Start: 2022-09-27
End: 2022-10-29
Location: Main Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/16)	Mon (10/17)	Tue (10/18)	Wed (10/19)	Thu (10/20)	Fri (10/21)	Sat (10/22)
All Day	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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda 10/03/2022 @ 4:00pm - 11/04/2022 @ 6:00pm 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 Room: Idea Box Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Event Details: Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1 and 2. An ofrenda (altar) is built to honor, celebrate, and remember the dearly departed.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Open House Chicago Self- & Staff-Guided Tours All Day 10/15 - 10/16 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 Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Self-guided tours
	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 Rush Program 9:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
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 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 19 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 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 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: Takes place in Scoville Park. 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 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: 20 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 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.	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 WILL RECEIVE FREE COURSE ABOUT AWAKE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS AND HOW TO MEDITATE/ RECIBIRAS UN CURSO GRATUITO PARA PODER DESPERTAR TU CONCIENCIA Y COMO MEDITAR This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Block Party 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: We provide the wooden building blocks, you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5. 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 10:30am - 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: 1 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. Reservation Y. A. 10:45am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	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. English Language Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 28 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. Reservation StretchLab Oak Park 10:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description 1:1 demonstration stretches Reservation Daisy Troop 47230 10:30am - 11:30am Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
11 am							This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. "AIA Guide to Chicago" Editor: Laurie Petersen 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 116 Event Details: Join us for a lively afternoon with editor Laurie Petersen. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Top Ladies of Distinction 11:00am - 1:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Ducks in a Row Gamesday 11:15am - 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!
12 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Troop meeting 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 Brownie Troop 47171 12:30pm - 1:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Family Mental Health Summit 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Family Mental Health Summit 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Interview with Housing Forward 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Interview with representatives from Housing Forward for their newsletter	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. The Community Blood Center: Blood Drive 12:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library 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 Event Details: Community Blood Center Blood Drive More information will be shared at a later date. You also may call 800-280-4102.		Reservation Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Sasha Von Varga Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Brainstorming Meeting.	Reservation AK Sorority Inc. 12:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
1 pm	Reservation DECRUIT 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Theatre Group for Veterans			This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Words on Wednesday: "The Gardner Heist" 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 28 Words on Wednesday Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: This month, join your neighbors to discuss Ulrich Boser's	Reservation Meeting 1:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Vicarious Trauma 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Study Session 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Y.A. 1:45pm - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation KarenTracey Designs Model Casting 1:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Model casting
2 pm	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled CANCELLED Death Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Health & Wellness Main Library Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Death Cafe At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Book Club Discussion 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Book Discussion of Isabel Allende's Violeta. Reservation TCS Rhoer Club Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Memory Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Health & Wellness Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Memory Cafe Designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners to have a safe space in the community to connect through conversation and enjoyable activities, Memory Cafe is a partnership of Oak Park Township Senior Services, River Forest Public Library, and Oak Park Public Library. Event Details: This event will be held both virtually via Zoom and in-person, at the Oak Park Township Senior Services office, 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: The History of Stevie Wonder 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: In the 1960s: "Fingertips," "Uptight (Everything’s Alright)," "I Was Made To Love Her," and "My Cherie Amour." In the 1970s: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," "Superstition," "You Are The Sunshine of My Life," and "Sir Duke." 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. How to Draw Anime & Manga Characters 2:00pm - 3:15pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Jump into the ever-growing world of anime and manga drawing with Slowfire Studio! Kids will explore the process of drawing popular favorite characters or developing one of their own! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Whittier PTO preschool playdate 2:30pm - 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 Play date for Whittier preschoolers & families
3 pm	Reservation Troop 47337 3:00pm - 4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Girl Scout Troop will meet to build leadership skills, play games, and make friends.			Reservation MB Conference Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 "Kids & Families" group. A Library for Everyone: Building Friendships & Empathy 3:30pm - 4:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main 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: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: We believe in the power of kids to make the world better for everyone! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		Reservation Meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
4 pm		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Kids Cooking Workshop: Cooking With Apples 4:30pm - 5:45pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join chef Tara with The Global Peel and learn the history of apples in this country. Make your choice of homemade butterscotch, caramel, or candied apples. Of course, the best part of cooking is eating with others. For ages 7-11. 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Supported Storytime 4:00pm - 4:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities (including ASD) ages 3+ with caregiver support. These small classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Halloween Iron-On T-Shirt Costume Making (Grades 9-12) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" 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: High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Hey, high school students! Looking for a way to show your scary side? Just want something that feels like fall? 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.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Halloween Iron-on T-Shirt Costume Making (Grades 6-8) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8 Event Details: Hey, middle school students! Looking for a way to show your scary side? Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
5 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindful Mondays 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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 Event Details: Come join this safe space that allows teens to explore various ways to practice mindfulness and receive best practices for stress management. Each session will explore different topics around mindfulness.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Tea Talk 5:00pm - 6:00pm Students Grades 6-8 Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8 Event Details: A place for middle schoolers to drink tea while getting the tea they need to succeed!	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. More Than a Mic: Open Mic Night 5:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 73 Event Details: More Than a Mic is a chance for all artists to showcase their work through various forms of creative expression.
6 pm		Reservation NAGLE ASSOCIATION 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Collaboration Board of Directors Meeting 6:30pm - 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español ¡EN PERSONA! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 21 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) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: "Tender Lions" Authors Visit: Brian & Jeff Becker 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 53 Event Details: Father-son team Brian and Jeff Becker, co-authors of Tender Lions, discuss the silent epidemic of fatherlessness and its devastating soc Disclaimer(s) Virtual & In-Person Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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 Habakkuk Rehearsal 6:30pm - 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 Rehearsal	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Haunted Trails Tales in the Park 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Get ready for some spooky stories after dark! Join us in Scoville Park for a series of light fright stories as we walk around the park and enjoy some apple cider. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: "Stateville Calling" Documentary Screening & Q&A 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Is rehabilitation a right? Stateville Calling is an Emmy-nominated documentary exploring parole reform and the struggle of aging inmates in Illinois. 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 Wolves Den Meeting - Pack 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description We're looking to have a 1-hour cub scout den meeting in the meeting room. We'll be reviewing our handbook and doing a short activity. Reservation Momenta Board 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Momenta Board of Directors meeting	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Author Visit: Laura Kat Young 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 Required Seats Remaining: 69 Event Details: Join us for a lively evening with author Laura Kat Young. Disclaimer(s) Virtual & In-Person Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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 Nanny Taxes 6:15pm - 7:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Introduce New Service to Household Employers 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		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Folk Music Series: Paper Birds 7:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 2 Folk Music Series This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library » Event Details: Join us for a lively performance from Paper Birds, featuring Katie Dahl, Claudia Russell, Bruce Kaplan, and Rich Higdon. Disclaimer(s) Virtual & In-Person Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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 "Friends Board" group. Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Board Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Friends Board Main Library This event is in the "Friends Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Program Type: Friends Board 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 »	Reservation Board Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Board of Directors Meeting Reservation Oak Park Runners Club Race Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly planning meeting for the Good Life Race 5k.	Reservation juliana 7:30pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
8 pm			Reservation Free Breastfeeding Support - La Leche League of OPRF 8:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Join us each third Tuesday of each month from 8-9pm (drop-in) for an evening of community and breastfeeding discussion. Ask questions, find support, and meet other local breastfeeding parents.

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