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Name: Art Exhibit: "E.A.C.H. (Expression, Art, Community & Health) Artworks About Real Life!" by Rachel Weaver Rivera
Start: 2023-08-01
End: 2023-08-31
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Art Exhibit: "E.A.C.H. (Expression, Art, Community & Health) Artworks About Real Life!" by Rachel Weaver Rivera All Day 8/1 - 8/31 Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" 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: Gallery Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Kids & Families Event Details: On display in the Main Library Gallery, August 1-31, view E.A.C.H. (Expression, Art, Community, and Health) Artworks About Real Life! by Rachel Weaver Rivera.
	Idea Box: Overdose Awareness All Day 8/4 - 8/31 Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Event Details: The +PYD Opioid Task Force has taken over the Main Library Idea Box in August to help raise awareness, provide prevention education, and inform on the opioid crisis.
9 am		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation CROSSING GUARD ORIENTATION 9:00am - 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. Baby Art Exploration 9:30am - 10:00am 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 Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Make something beautiful with your baby as they explore colors and textures, and practice fine motor skills! #babytoddler	Reservation West 40 Remote School RJ Training 9:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We are hosting a restorative justice training for a group of teachers coming in from out of town.	Reservation 2140 9:00am - 3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We are hosting a restorative justice training for teachers who are coming in from out of town. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:30am - 11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation West 40 Remote School RJ Training 9:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description We are hosting a restorative justice training for a group of teachers coming in from out of town. Reservation AAP Strategy Session 9:00am - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference 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: 15 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. Reservation DePaul Labor Education 10:30am - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description DePaul Labor Education Center youth summer programming debrief	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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Supported Gardening 10:00am - 11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Maze 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Community Sensory Garden Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! Reservation meeting 10:30am - 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. 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 Yarn and Yarns 10:00am - 12:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Knitting for charities 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: 24 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: 21 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: 6 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: 20 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. Reservation Chamber music concert 10:00am - 1:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Chamber music concert. Set up & take down.
11 am		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Baby/Toddler Nature Exploration 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: It's never too early to start exploring nature! Join us for stories and nature science activities in Scoville Park, perfect for babies, toddlers, and their siblings. We will meet outside the library on the plaza.	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 Housing Forward System Impact Meeting 11:30am - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. 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: 15 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.
12 pm	Reservation Euclid Meeting 12:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Writers' Word Feast 12:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Writers' Word Feast Bring your words and words yet to be written to this writers' group for writers of all types and genre. Each writer will get a chance to read their story, poem, or novel chapter and receive feedback from the group. Then we will spend some time writing! Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.	Reservation Khadijah A Livingston 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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.	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 RUSH 12:30pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room			Reservation Free State of Illinois Basset Training Class 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Poetry of Walt Whitman 12:30pm - 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: 0 Event Details: Whitman’s self-published Leaves of Grass Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
1 pm	Reservation Sullivan lane townhomes association 1:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Free Professional Headshots 1:00pm - 3:00pm Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. 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 Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Do you need a new professional headshot? Whether you're looking for a new job, want to connect with others in your field, or should refresh your LinkedIn profile, a professional headshot is a great asset. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Insurance Agent Prep for 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Group study session for insurance agents to cover Medicare changes for 2024.	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: 8 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: 23 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 Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Designing Mobile Apps (Grades 6-8) 1:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Middle School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Students will work in teams to design a mobile app. They will select an app idea, develop a prototype, and present their final product to the class. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Unwind as You Upcycle: An Art Workshop for Adults 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Sustainability Maze Branch 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 "Sustainability" 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, Civic Learning, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Turn trash into treasure with Avian artist Casey Jones on National Garage Sale Day!
2 pm			Reservation Meeting 2:45pm - 5:00pm 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 "Arts & Culture" group. Expression Section: DIY Fashion Workshop 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture 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: Expression Section is an arts based outreach program consisting of monthly creative sessions. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. MHS Clothing DIY 2:00pm - 4:30pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" 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, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability Event Details: Come to the high school and middle school spaces and learn how to upcycle your clothes. From cropping, distressing, painting, tie dye and even using clothes to make bags and accessories, the possibilities are endless.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "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: 25 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 Preschool Prom 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Preschool Prom
3 pm	Reservation Oak Park and River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Join us for a support group meeting (previously known as Coffee Chat) of the Oak Park & River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club! Feel free to bring a coffee or other beverage. Reservation Leader's Meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. 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.	Reservation Therapy 3:00pm - 4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Given Meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Dis-Story Lesson 3:30pm - 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: Middle School Space Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Students will have a chance to write a dis song about one historical figure. The song must include facts based on the historical person and what they've done. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Yu-Gi-Oh Club! 3:30pm - 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: High School Space Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8 Event Details: Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, or any other card playing games and engage in some friendly competition!	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Letter Writing & Stationery Designing 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We have the supplies; you bring the creativity! Design your own personal stationery with stencils, drawings, stickers, and more, and use it to write letters to family or friends. Envelopes and stamps will be available. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 24 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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Ceramics Workshop for Kids 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: 2 Event Details: Make your own ceramic painting set!
4 pm				This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Curiosity Club: Fun With STEAM 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have fun exploring STEAM concepts in this hands-on Curiosity Club program for kids! Each month we'll explore a new concept through a fun and interactive activity.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Cooking Workshop for Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: 0 Event Details: Join Chef Tara of the Global Peel and let's cook dishes from our favorite edible poems. We will make Kool-Aid, homemade butter, fried Okra, and ice cream paired with odes.
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 OPRFHS Spoken Word Reunion 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description A reunion/workshop for any OPRFHS Spoken Word alumni looking to catch up with each other and write/share new work.		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 BSA Eagle Board of Review 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
6 pm		This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. One Year In: Community Conversations on Climate Ready Oak Park 6:30pm - 8:30pm Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" 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: Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 79 Event Details: On the occasion of the one-year anniversary for the Climate Ready community climate and sustainability plan, join Marcella Bondie Keenan, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Village of Oak Park, and Community Partners for conversations to answer t	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: "The Murmur of the Bees" by Sofía Segovia 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: 24 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:* August Book Pick: The Murmur of the B Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. 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 Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description We have played the cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue.	Reservation World Peace 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 Open discussion, classroom style.
7 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 7:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	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: 47 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 Whittier PTO Mweting 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Black & Brown Education in America 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism 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. 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, Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 137 Event Details: The racial dynamics between the Black and Latinx community has been highlighted in recent debates around housing for migrants in Black communities to equal representation on the city council. Reservation CICC - English Region 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation CICC - Spanish Region 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation RfR Monthly Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Cook County Green Party Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description The West Side Greens will host a meeting of the Cook County Green Party. \ Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room

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