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Nov-Dec
2023
Main Library Pop-Up Shop
All Day 11/27 - 12/30
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Event Details:
The library lovers in your life are guaranteed to love this new swag available for sale only at the Main Library from November 27 through December 30 (or while supplies last!)
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Dec-Jan
2023
Art Exhibit: "On the Green Line" by Phyllis Frick
All Day 12/16 - 1/14
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
The Green Line Series is a collection of collages depicting the diversity of commuters who ride the train every day to and from Oak Park to Chicago.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dec-Jan
2023
Kids Winter Reading Program
All Day 12/22 - 1/7
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Winter break is the perfect opportunity for some cozy book time! For every hour spent reading, either independently or as a listener, you can earn a special bead.
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Closing
All buildings closed; log in at oppl.org
Branches:
Main Library,
Maze Branch Library,
Dole Branch Library,
Virtual,
Offsite
Description:
Scheduled building closing
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dec
27
2023
Wed
Wooden Train Open Play
10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
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:
11
Event Details:
All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers.
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Digital Learning
Main Library
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
Dec
28
2023
Thu
Tech Help Drop-In
10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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:
Digital Learning
Tech Help Drop-In
Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!
No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.
The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Required
Masks for everyone age 2+ are required while attending this program.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dec
28
2023
Thu
LEGO Club
10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Dec
29
2023
Fri
Snow Fun Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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: 0
Event Details:
Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories all about SNOW!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Dec
30
2023
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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:
32
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.
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11 am |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
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12 pm |
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
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Dec
30
2023
Sat
Windy City Embroiderers Stitch In
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
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1 pm |
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Dec
27
2023
Wed
Housing Forward SUPR meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Dec
27
2023
Wed
The Phonecall Live in Concert!
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Please join us at the Oak Park Public Library as we play some of our favorite tunes to the beat of one of our favorite spaces!
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dec
29
2023
Fri
Video Creation for Kids!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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: 0
Event Details:
Kids will use an iPad to create videos on a green screen. They can get creative with different props and their own imagination to plan and make a fun video that they can share after the program.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dec
30
2023
Sat
El Mago Bilingual Magic Show
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Enjoy the magical feats of "El Mago" in this family-friendly show! Best for kids in preschool and elementary school.
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3 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dec
29
2023
Fri
Be Our Neighbor
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
Children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregiver! Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
Registration closed
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Dec
28
2023
Thu
Community Kwanzaa Celebration
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Registration closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This year's 7th Annual Oak Park Community Kwanzaa Celebration will feature poetry, dance, and musical performances in honor of this Black American Harvest celebration. Join us!
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6 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
This event is in the "Library Board" group.
Cancelled
Library Board
Main Library
This event is in the "Library Board" group.
Dec
26
2023
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Program Type:
Library Board
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Arts & Culture
Virtual
Registration closed
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Dec
26
2023
Tue
Virtual: Adult Improv
Registration closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 »
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.
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