Week Calendar

Name: Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World
Start: 2023-03-22
End: 2023-04-28
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 (4/16)	Mon (4/17)	Tue (4/18)	Wed (4/19)	Thu (4/20)	Fri (4/21)	Sat (4/22)
All Day	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Idea Box: Ramadan Around the World All Day 3/22 - 4/28 Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: Ramadan Mubarak!
			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Art Exhibit: Hasani Cannon All Day 4/18 - 5/20 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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, Equity & Anti-Racism Event Details: Born and raised in Oak Park, Ill., Hasani Cannon has been developing his artistic skills since the tender age of five. He is ge
9 am	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: KidsFest at the Oak Park Conservatory 9:00am - 12:00pm Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. 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 the Oak Park Conservatory for KidsFest, weather permitting.	Reservation Infant Massage 9:30am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Age Options 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Pro Bono Network 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room			Reservation Melody for Melody 9:30am - 10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation OP Area 2021 Babies 9:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Parent meetup for toddlers and siblings
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: This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Baby Lapsit 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 Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Welcome, infants and crawlers! This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Housing Forward Client Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am 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. 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: 5 Event Details: This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	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: 17 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: 2 Event Details: This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	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: 15 Event Details: This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation 47440 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space 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 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.
11 am		A Library for Everyone: Listening Sessions 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside Plaza Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Please come to talk with Library Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon (as well as members of her team).					This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless 11:00am - 11:30am 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 Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 » Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation 211 Meeting of neighbors 11:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Financial Wellness Workshop 11:00am - 2:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Our organization would like to host a financial wellness workshop on April 22, 2023 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Reservation Medicare Educational 11:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
12 pm	Reservation Homework 12:00pm - 1:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description I need to film myself for a school project 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 Western Cook County Chapter Jack and Jill Teen Meeting 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly teen meeting and weekly teen leadership conference practice. Reservation Meeting 12:15pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference 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.			Reservation Housing Forward Client Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Author Visit: Mia Manansala 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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: 134 Event Details: Join us for a discussion with Mia Manansala—author of the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series—and moderator, poet and author Cynthia A Library for Everyone: Listening Sessions 12:00pm - 2:00pm Dole Branch Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Please come to talk with Library Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon (as well as members of her team). Your input will help shape future library work related to space use and library-hosted programs. Reservation NAMI CONNECTION 12:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
1 pm	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Sunday Supported Storytime 1:30pm - 2:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main 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: Main Library Room: Storytime 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. 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. Reservation Girl Scout Troop #47151 1:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation NAMI Drop-In Center 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	Reservation Itinerant Adventurer Book Club Spring Cannot Be Cancelled by Martin Gayford and David Hockney 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Public is invited to join a group discussion of the book Spring Cannot Be Cancelled by Martin Gayford and David Hockney.	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Words on Wednesday: "Arsenic & Adobo" 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: 31 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: In Mia P.	Reservation Great Decisions - Global Famine 1:00pm - 2:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Global Famine - Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. Reservation Meeting- Joseph Austin 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
2 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Eid Mubarak! Read Aloud & Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" 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: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled celebration of Eid with books and crafts as we commemorate the end of Ramadan, a Muslim holiday of great significance. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Death Cafe 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 TCS RHOER 2:00pm - 5:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room					Reservation Study Session 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Filmmaking for Social Change Screening 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 28 Event Details: Join local Oak Park filmmaking duo Adria Dawn and David Tarleton for a free screening of two of their latest fiction films. Watch “Identity,” a short film about youth gend Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Book Signing for Taylor Morrison 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 Book signing for Taylor Morrison
3 pm	Reservation Girl scout troop 47227 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 Reservation Speech Practice 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Earth Day Crafts 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Acorn Lab Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day this month, the new Acorn Lab in the Children's Services Area will be open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm for upcycled crafts. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Watercolor Storytelling 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us to read some picture books and draw inspiration for our watercolor paintings! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation RRR Outreach 3:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Tutor Time 3:45pm - 6:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Earth Day Crafts 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Acorn Lab Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day this month, the new Acorn Lab in the Children's Services Area will be open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm for upcycled crafts.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Beaded Bracelet Craft 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids & Families Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Drop in and create a fun beaded bracelet! We'll have options appropriate for both younger and older kids. Reservation OPSD97 Speech Pathologists 3:00pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description meet as a team This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Earth Day Crafts 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Acorn Lab Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day this month, the new Acorn Lab in the Children's Services Area will be open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm for upcycled crafts.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Earth Day Crafts 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Acorn Lab Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day this month, the new Acorn Lab in the Children's Services Area will be open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm for upcycled crafts.	Reservation Girl Scout Meeting Troop 47404 3:00pm - 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Drop-In Earth Day Crafts 3:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Acorn Lab Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day this month, the new Acorn Lab in the Children's Services Area will be open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm for upcycled crafts. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Earth Day Activity: Start Growing Your Garden! 3:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Let's celebrate Earth Day by making a beautiful planter! Convert a plastic bottle into a beautiful planter, add some soil, and choose from a variety of seeds to plant in your new planter.	Reservation Tiffany Jordan Ministries Planning Meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Planning for upcoming May Meeting
4 pm			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 Main 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: Main Library Room: Storytime 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 ages 3+ with caregiver support. 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 6-8" group. Tea Talk 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Tea Talk A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. You, Me, We: Co-Ed Mentoring Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: A mentoring program for everyone! You, Me, We meets bi-monthly on Tuesdays, January 24–May 30. A Library for Everyone: Listening Sessions 4:00pm - 6:00pm Maze Branch Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Please come to talk with Library Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon (as well as members of her team). Your input will help shape future library work related to space use and library-hosted programs.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Pokémon Meet-up 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 Pokémon Meet-up Join us for a weekly Pokemon Fan Club! There will be tables set up where you can learn and play the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and plug-in ports are available to charge up any handheld devices so Pokemon GO gamers are absolutely welcome! Snacks will be provided. Trading of physical items will not be allowed on the premises, so please ask your parent or guardian to facilitate any exchanges between teens or children. This event is for children and teens only. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Access Granted Male Mentor Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Every student deserves ACCESS. The Oak Park Public Library offers a plethora of physical and digital resources and programs for middle and high schoolers. 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 4:30pm - 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 149 More Than a Mic More Than a Mic is a chance for student artists to showcase their work through various forms of creative expression. Singers, dancers, poets, rappers, and other creatives are invited to bring their best once a month, where they will receive support from peers. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. MHS Tie Dye 4:30pm - 6:30pm 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: Middle School Space Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Students get to create their own unique designs with Tie dye and can even tie dye their own clothes if they wish!
5 pm		Reservation YourPassion1st Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Reservation Collaboration for Early Childhood Board of Directors Pre Meeting 5:30pm - 6:00pm 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 "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Readiness Series: College 101 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 Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 145 Event Details: Typically, people hear “college” and assume it means living away from home to attend a four-year university.
6 pm		Reservation Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Collaboration for Early Childhood 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	Reservation Creative Entrepreneurs Workshop 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation YourPassion1st Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Adult Board Game & Lego Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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: 45 Event Details: Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game and Lego enthusiasts. Some games and Lego sets will be provided, but bring a game and sets of your own to share or play with others. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
7 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Readiness Series: All About Scholarships 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: This introduction to the process of applying for scholarships addresses the basics of a scholarship application, along with tips on how to submit a successful application. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Folk Music Series Performance: Ashley & Simpson 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 81 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 Ashley & Simpson. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		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. Reservation Victories Mens 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 Meeting for a men's group that is part of the Victories Of The Heart organization which works with men communicating with other men.	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. Your Energy-Smart Home: A Money & Energy Savings Workshop 7:00pm - 8:00pm Civic Learning Maze Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning Required Seats Remaining: 34 Event Details: Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn how to save money, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your carbon footprint--all at the same time! Information for both renters and homeowners will be provided. Reservation 505 Ridgeland- Ambrosia Homes- New project- Neighborhood 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 Meeting/Event Description The purpose of the meeting is to allow for the neighbors to hear directly from the real estate developer for a new apartment building that is being proposed at 505 Ridgeland, Oak Park 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 Meeting/Event Description Discussion of writing by our members. Reservation The Oak Park Writers Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space

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