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Name: Art Exhibit: "A Contained Life" by Janis Martin
Start: 2023-05-23
End: 2023-06-29
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "A Contained Life" by Janis Martin All Day 5/23 - 6/29 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: "Painting is an adventure, an exploration, and a process of discovery. I believe that journey always has something to offer—sometimes beauty, sometimes peace, and sometimes joy."—Janis Martin
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Idea Box: Hip Hop Karaoke Club All Day 6/1 - 6/30 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: Idea Box Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism 50 Years of Hip Hop Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 » Event Details: We're celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop in the Main Library Idea Box!
	This event is in the "Friends Board" group. Book Donations Accepted 06/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 06/18/2023 @ 5:00pm 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: Lobby Community Space Program Type: Friends Board Event Details: Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the 2023 Annual Book Fair to be held Ju
9 am		Reservation Restorative Justice Summer Internship 9:30am - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Internship program for middle and high school students. Leadership development. Reservation Oak Park Solo Practitioners Consultation Meeting 9:45am - 11:45am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Meeting for solo therapists in the Oak Park community to receive consultation and networking with other mental health clinicians locally.	Reservation Restorative Justice Summer Internship 9:30am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Internship for middle and high school students. Leadership development.	Reservation Restorative Justice Summer Internship 9:30am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Internship experience for middle and high school students. Leadership development.	Reservation Room Technology Walk Through 9:30am - 10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description This is a technical review meeting to preview a play being performed in early July.	Reservation Sound Trap Oak Park/River Forest 9:00am - 1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Dream Chaser Meeting 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description The Dream Chasers will meet to discuss how to buy stocks and common stock terms.
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: 3 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 "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. RESCHEDULED: Creative Watercolor Series: Watercolor Doodles 10:00am - 11:30am Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JULY 18. Register now »	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. Reservation +PYD Year-End Wrapup 10:45am - 12:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation RUSH 10:45am - 1:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	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. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Meeting 10:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Open Playgroup 10:30am - 12:00pm 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 Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Drop in to play with toys, meet new friends or just get a little break from the weather! Best for kids under age 5, with a caregiver.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Wooden Train Open Play 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: 7 Event Details: All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers. 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 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: 16 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 "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: 30 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			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Baby Lapsit 11:00am - 11:30am 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 Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Baby Lapsit 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. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:15am - 12:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		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: 10 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 OPRF LIONS CLUB 11:00am - 12:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
12 pm			This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm - 1:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Chair Yoga Calm and center your mind while moving your body through intentional poses and sequences. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Now is a great time to start a practice or revisit one. What to know before you join Chair yoga and meditation are accessible and open for all Dress comfortably Find a location where you can focus and dedicate 30 minutes to you You are not required to keep your camera on Prepare to take time to match your movement and motion and have a little fun Have a chair that can be stationary About the instructor Instructor DuShaun Branch is focused on bringing yoga to as many BIPOC and plus-sized communities as possible. She believes people not only need rest and relaxation, but resistance. Yoga is a powerful way to tap into the balance of ease and positive effort. DuShaun teaches through the lens of equity and trauma-informed, hosting classes in “nontraditional” settings all over the city. She intends on taking down as many barriers as possible to bring yoga to those who are looking for calm and relaxed minds. DuShaun truly believes yoga is for all, and shares that throughout Chicago and beyond. Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time. Reservation Interview 12:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. MHS Summer Days 12:00pm - 6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Join the Middle & High School services team with fun summer activities at the Maze Branch! From crafting to gaming, each week we'll offer something different and engaging for teens.	Reservation Study Group 12:30pm - 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 Private study group		Reservation Zeta Phi Beta Womens Empowerment Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Womens Empowerment, Mentoring and Development Reservation Free Basset Training Class 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
1 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Circulo Ñ: Leyendo y escribiendo en español para preadolescentes/Reading & Writing in Spanish for Kids 1:00pm - 2:30pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural Maze Branch Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Únete a nuestro programa de lectura y escritura en español diseñado para ayudar a los niños que ya hablan español a mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas y la conciencia cultural.	Reservation AWN program working group 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	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 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: 9 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 "Kids & Families" group. Open Playgroup 1:00pm - 2:30pm Kids & Families Dole 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: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Drop in to play with toys, meet new friends or just get a little break from the weather! Best for kids under age 5, with a caregiver. Reservation Restorative Justice Summer Internship 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Internship experience for middle and high school students. Leadership development.	Reservation Living and Dying Well Book Club 1:15pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Film Screening: "Blade Runner: The Final Cut" 1:00pm - 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 58 Event Details: Blade Runner is a 1 Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	A Library for Everyone: Listening Sessions 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maze Branch Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Fashion Show: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 82 50 Years of Hip Hop Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 » Event Details: Celebrate 50 years of hip hop style that changed fashion as we know it! Watch looks inspired by hip hop icons come down the runway. 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: 27 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cancelled Cancelled: Stories & Nature Crafts for Preschoolers 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch Library Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Join us for stories, music, songs, and nature-themed crafts in this storytime devoted to preschoolers. We will have a fun time exploring books and art together in this hands-on interactive program. For ages 3-6 and caregivers. Reservation Mix of Minds Meeting 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly small group discussion of articles chosen by members of the group		Reservation Staff Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Rappin' Up the Summer Spoken Word Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library 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. 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: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 50 Years of Hip Hop Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 » Event Details: In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-hop, Rappin' up the Summer is an arts-based outreach program that features biweekly workshops on spoken word, songwriting, and beat-making, and concludes with a performance opportunity. Reservation Rappin' Up the Summer: Spoken Word Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-hip, Rappin' Up the Summer is a Summer Program for high school students that features bi-weekly songwriting and spoken word workshops.	Reservation Tru-Source 2:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" 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 Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Chicago-SF book discussion 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Discuss Beyond the Burn Line, a far-future SF novel by Paul McAuley
3 pm		Book Bike: Mills Park Tower 3:00pm - 4:00pm Offsite Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults 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 Mills Park Tower for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Candy Sushi 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Registration closed 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, Students Grades 6-8 Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Participants will learn to create 2 different types of sushi rolls with candy and rice krispie treats.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Roses From Concrete 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 50 Years of Hip Hop Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 » Event Details: In this bi-weekly program, students will explore the positive impacts rap music can have on the self and others. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Hip Hop Film Screening Series: "House Party" (1990 Film) 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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: 60 50 Years of Hip Hop Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 » Event Details: House Party is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Reginald Hudli Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Tru-Source 3:30pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids & Families Main Library 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 Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Dogs love kids and especially love listening to kids read! Sign up in person, on the day of, for a 10 minute reading slot to read to a furry friend. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tech Wednesday: 3D Design for Kids (Part 2 of 2) 3:30pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Digital 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: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Use TinkerCAD to create a 3D object to be printed on the library's Makerbot SKETCH 3D Printers!	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Celebrate Pride: Drop-in Button-Making 3:00pm - 4:30pm Kids & Families Main Library 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Drop by the Children's Services Area at the Main Library to design and make your own Pride-themed buttons! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation Thesis study 3:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Review information for masters thesis	Reservation Piano Recital 3:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Oak Park and River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club Coffee Chat 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Join us for a Coffee Chat meeting of the Oak Park & River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club! Feel free to bring a coffee or other beverage. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Crime & Coffee: "H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil" 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Crime & Coffee Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: This month, we will be discussing H.H. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
4 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		Reservation Immigration Support Services 4:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Support services for Venezuelan immigrant community	Reservation LUC-EDC 4:00pm - 5:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
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 Free College Planning Class 5:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description To provide free education to parents of high school students about the college planning process and how to best prepare. The seminar focuses on – how to help students decide which colleges to apply to.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Thursday Night Out 5:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, 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 Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. Reservation College Mentoring Experience 5:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 5:15pm - 6:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
6 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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 The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom and compassion.	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 "Multicultural" group. Latine Author Book Cafe: "In the Shadow of the Mountain" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, 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 "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, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 28 Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community. Event Details:* June Book Pick: I Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation WCCC Teen Group 6:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night 6:00pm - 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 We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when will the meetings continue. 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: 43 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 Showstarter 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 Longfellow Super Summer Math Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Senate President Harmon Town Hall Meeting 6:00pm - 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 public town hall meeting
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 Audio Booth Reservation 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Adult Improv 7:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 56 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 » Reservation Oak Park Runners Club June Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly club meeting	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Digital Literacy: 3D Printing for Adults 7:00pm - 8:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Registration closed 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: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Learn to use the computer-aided design tool, TinkerCAD, to create printable 3D objects!	Reservation Estate Discussion Take 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Estate discussion take 2 Reservation The 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

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