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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 "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Jul-Aug
2024
All Day 7/23 - 8/24
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:
Suffrage Song is a graphic novel and art exhibition that seeks to understand how the radical call for universal suffrage led by the American Equal Rights Association after the Civil War became caught in a mire of racist and sexist id
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
Chess tournaments are simple. We set up, play games then go home.
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10 am |
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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.
Maze Branch Library
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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.
Aug
12
2024
Mon
10:00am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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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:
8
Event Details:
Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
12
2024
Mon
10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. 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.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
12
2024
Mon
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Get ready underwater adventurers! Let's dive into the depths of the sea as we share stories, songs, and create a fun craft! Maybe we'll even see an ever elusive narwhal!
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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:
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
16
2024
Fri
10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
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.
Dole Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
16
2024
Fri
10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. 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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
17
2024
Sat
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Aug
17
2024
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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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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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
17
2024
Sat
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
We discuss history and philosophy.
Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Requesting a reservation for a meeting room. The event is a baby shower and family meet up. Invite is 40 people accept 25 to 30 to attend
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
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.
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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
A monthly meet up for friends, games, and fun. New friends and new games always welcome.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
Event Details:
This week big name movie stars Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, and Jennifer Lopez in Shall We Dance?: Despite having a great career as a lawyer in Chicago, and a loving family, John Clark is missing something in his life as he wanders
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Dole Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Book Bike
The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »
Event Details:
The Book Bike visits Mills Park Tower for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Monthly discussion of articles chosen by group members
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Aug
17
2024
Sat
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Crime & Coffee
Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
12
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Curiosity Club: Fun With STEAM
Have fun exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in this interactive program for kids! Each month we'll explore a new STEAM concept through a fun, hands-on activity.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of hands on, independent sensory exploration and activities, especially for kids with sensory processing disorders and/or disabilities. Best for kids 5-10. Siblings welcome.
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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
16
2024
Fri
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Tablet Time
It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!
Event Details:
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
The second of this two-part workshop will be focused on how best to advocate for your child. We will highlight what your child can bring that benefits an entire classroom.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Kids & Families
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Join the waitlist
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Tech Night for Kids
We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more!
Event Details:
In this month's program, kids can make vinyl stickers with our Cricut in the creative studio!
Best for Kids in 3rd-5th Grade.
Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
The Village of Oak Park's August Building Code Advisory Commission Meeting.
Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Open discussion meeting and public are welcome.
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP
The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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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.
Main Library
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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.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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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:
29
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 Club Pick: "Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico" by Jamie Figueroa
Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
This group is an empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma.
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games! This class will use picture books to start age appropriate discussions.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Aug
14
2024
Wed
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
135
Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Live4Lali is a harm reduction non profit operating in 7 counties aiming to end the stigma of substance use through education and human connection.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
15
2024
Thu
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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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.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Aug
13
2024
Tue
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
64
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 »
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