Week Calendar

Name: Art Exhibit: "Expressions of Life: Contemporary Watercolor Painting" by Tony Armendariz
Start: 2023-09-03
End: 2023-10-07
Location: Main Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art Exhibit: "Expressions of Life: Contemporary Watercolor Painting" by Tony Armendariz All Day 9/3 - 10/7 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: See the exhibit on display from September 3 to October 7 and meet the artist on September 16, 1-2:30 pm.
9 am		Reservation Oak Park Solo Practitioners Consultation Meeting 9:45am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Gathering of local solo practitioner therapists in the Oak Park community. Purpose of meeting is to share community mental health resources and provide support and case consultations.	Reservation Pro Bono Network board meeting 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		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 Pro Bono Network Training 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Pro Bono Network Training Reservation HMH Grant Team Meeting 9:15am - 1:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description The Holistic Mental Health Team which works with two alternatives schools to support mental health and holistic wellness will have its annual in-person meeting.	Reservation Growing Community Media Season of Giving workshop 9:00am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We will be holding a workshop for non-profits participating in our Season of Giving special section. Reservation Advantage Meeting 9:00am - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
10 am		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Quilting Bee With Slowfire Studio 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Join instructors from Slowfire Studio in a Community Quilting Bee. We invite makers of all backgrounds and skill levels, beginners are welcome and no previous sewing skills are needed. Reservation VOP Workshop 10:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 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: 8 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: 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. Cancelled 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: This event is cancelled due to rain. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tinkergarten Nature Class 10:30am - 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 Room: Outside Plaza Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Longtime Tinkergarten teacher Amy Carson will lead kids and their beloved grown-ups through a playful, purposeful outdoor learning session from Tinkergarten's fall "Wellness" curriculum. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am - 1:30pm 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. 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 study 10:00am - 11:00am 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Building With Blocks 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: 48 Building With Blocks We provide the wooden building blocks; you provide the imagination! For ages 0-5. 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: 4 Event Details: An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregiver support. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: 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 ILLINOIS WRITING PROJECT 10:00am - 12:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
11 am			This event is in the "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: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. Reservation VOP 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	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Preparing for a Job Interview 11:00am - 12:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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 Program Type: Careers & Businesses Required Seats Remaining: 143 Event Details: Learn the importance of first impressions and how to present yourself to a potential employer. We will review tips and techniques to help you prepare for job interviews. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am - 2:00pm 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 "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: 9 Young & Restless Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes » Event Details: #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Art in the Square: A Discussion of a Photographic Exhibit by Scott Emery 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: 65 Event Details: Artist Scott Emery will describe the evolution of his photographic interests, the basic skills and techniques involved in creating the type of photography on exhibit, and how anyone of interest might develop a photographic niche. Reservation Rhoer Round-Up 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Joy Fest Planning meeting 11:30am - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Planning Meeting.
12 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Parent Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Parent/Girl Meeting Reservation Girl Scouts 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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. 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 WORLD PEACE 12:00pm - 3:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Open classroom discussion. The public is welcome.	Reservation Food Protection Manager Course & Examination 12:00pm - 7:00pm 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 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 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 Bridge Group 12:45pm - 4:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation ILLCF's Session Facilitator Meeting 12:30pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Free Basset Training Class 12:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
1 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47151 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room 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 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Albanian American National Organization Meeting 1:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation CGCC Board Game Gathering 1:45pm - 4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Board game gathering for ages 8-17 plus their families.	Reservation Food Protection Manager Course & Examination 1:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Itinerant Adventurer Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description We will read fiction and non-fiction, mysteries, science fiction, personal narratives + any genre that speaks to the heart and mind of the traveler.- the adventurer. We will 'explore a few Reservation Amicus 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 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 "Arts & Culture" group. Fall Film Series: Hit Films of the 1980s: "Coming to America" 1:30pm - 4:00pm 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: 96 Event Details: Go back to the future with this film series to revisit films from the 1980s. Film viewing starts on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm with discussion led by local film buff Doug Deuchler to follow.	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Words on Wednesday: "Seinfeldia" 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: 29 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 Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Seinfeldia: How a This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Creative Studio: Studio A Open Hours 1:00pm - 5:00pm Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required 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: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Creative Studio is open! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.		This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm - 4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).	Reservation Advantage Meeting 1:00pm - 4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
2 pm							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: 20 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Sound Bath Meditation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Looking for a way to reset and relax? Still the mind and expand your awareness through a guided meditation sound bath. Using the ambient sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and Tingsha Bells, a meditati Disclaimer(s) Physical Activity By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation. The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Tech Night for Kids: What's Inside a Computer? 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart – all you really need is a computer and a few tools! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Chess Open Play for Kids 3:30pm - 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: 14 Event Details: Drop in and play chess with other kids looking for a game! This is not an instructional session, so players should be able to play independently.		Reservation Support Group Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Join us for a support group meeting of the Oak Park & River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club! Feel free to bring a coffee or other beverage.
4 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. You, Me, We 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Veterans Room Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Starting September 18th until December 4th, A Greater Good Foundation (AGGF) will provide a comprehensive Restorative Social Emotional program that will help students in grades 6-12 gain self-awareness and build healthy relationships/community. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindfulness Monday 4:00pm - 6:00pm Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: A monthly outreach program that offers mental health resources, mindfulness activities, and self-management strategies for middle and high school students.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Expression Section 4:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: Expression Section is an arts based outreach program consisting of weekly creative sessions. In this program, students will participate in a guided workshops ranging from painting to DIY projects.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Access Granted: Male Mentoring Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Access Granted is a mentoring program designed for male teenagers. The program meets every Wednesday from September 13 through December 6 in the Main Library Small Meeting Room. Reservation Meeting 4:30pm - 5:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Art is Growth Fashion Show Practice #2 4:30pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Practice for fashion show		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 Interview for Wednesday Journal 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
5 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation YourPassion1st Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio		Reservation Pack 23 Wolf Den Meeting 5:45pm - 7:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Cub Scout Den Meeting
6 pm		Reservation Collaboration for Early Childhood Board of Directors Meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Working In Concert Arts meeting 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Working In Concert Arts organization quarterly meeting.	Reservation League of Woman Voters Fall Kick Off 6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois' Most Haunted Locations 6:30pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Paranormal expert and author Chad Lewis will take us on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in Illinois. Disclaimer(s) Virtual Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time. Reservation Serve & Return Chicago Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Board Meeting	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Autonomy-Supportive Parenting With Emily Edlynn 6:30pm - 7:30pm Authors & Books Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Required Seats Remaining: 119 Event Details: Join us for a lively evening with Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children author Emily Edlynn. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	Reservation Home Health Care workers 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description Group of home health care workers meeting to discuss work-related problems. Bilingual discussions.
7 pm		This event is in the "Friends Board" group. Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Friends Board Main Library This event is in the "Friends Board" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Program Type: Friends Board Friends of the Oak Park Public Library As a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have raised funds and built valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more, join the Friends at oppl.org/friends » Reservation 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: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Folk Music Series: Deidre McCalla 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: 82 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 Deidre McCalla. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Stock & Bond Investing 7:00pm - 8:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: This workshop, led by Tim Lambert who has 44 years of self-directed investing experience, is for do-it-yourself investors and explains the difference between stocks and bonds, the advantages of investing through index funds, and how to make respon

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