Week Calendar

Name: Idea Box: Hispanic Heritage Month
Start: 2024-09-15
End: 2024-10-15
Location: Main Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/06)	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Idea Box: Hispanic Heritage Month All Day 9/15 - 10/15 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: You are invited to view what we have going on in the space this month!
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Art Exhibit: "My Artistic Journey" by Clifford Phillips All Day 10/1 - 11/2 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: From the artist
	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off All Day 10/1 - 11/7 Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Have a Halloween costume to donate to the swap?
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 Network Study 9:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Accent Care 9:00am - 10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Paul Ries Meeting 9:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Economy Shop Board Meeting 9:00am - 11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Paul Ries Meeting 9:00am - 4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Book Bike: Wonder Wheels at Wonder Works Museum 9:00am - 1:00pm Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: 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 Wonder Works Children's Museum during their 2nd Annual Wonder Wheels touch-a-truck festivit Reservation George Rogers Clark DAR October Meeting 9:45am - 10:45am Virtual This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Meeting Space Meeting/Event Description Regular Monthly Meeting
10 am		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Maze Branch 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: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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. Reservation Book club meeting 10:30am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "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. Reservation ILLCF Oral History 10:00am - 2:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room 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. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am - 11:30am 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 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. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park 10:00am - 11:00am 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 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 Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime Reservation Youth Network Council 10:30am - 12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Barbie & Ken Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Barbie & Ken Club We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids. Reservation Something Fishy + Colleen Arturi 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description A meeting of small business owners designed to help my client have a better small business. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole 10:30am - 11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Dole Branch 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: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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. Shake, Rattle & Read 10:00am - 10:30am 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, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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: 31 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 Youth Mentoring and Development 10:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Youth Mentoring and Development Reservation Pilgrim Deacon's Retreat 10:00am - 2:00pm 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 Network 11:00am - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Illinois Renewal 2-hour training 11:15am - 1:45pm 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Young & Restless 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 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. Reservation Spark Meeting 11:00am - 12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Historical discussion group This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Kids Chess Class 11:30am - 12:15pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
12 pm	Reservation WCCC Teen meeting 12:00pm - 2:30pm 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 "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. 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.	Cancelled CANCELLED: Book Bike: Township Senior Services 12:00pm - 1:00pm Offsite Offsite Event Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » Event Details: The Book Bike visits Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.	Reservation OPRF Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Affinity Group / Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations 12:15pm - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description OPRF Chamber of Commerce: October Nonprofit Affinity Group / Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations		Reservation Prayer Reflections 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
1 pm	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Call Itta Draw 1:00pm - 2:00pm Authors & Books, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" 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: Authors & Books, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 34 Event Details: Welcome to CALL ITTA DRAW! - The Hilarious Drawing Gameshow for Kids!	Reservation Tech Walk-Through 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Job seekers webinar 1:30pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Wednesday Matinee Film Series: Vampire in Brooklyn 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 150 Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! Event Details: This week the comic tale of horror and seduction with Eddie Murphy and Angela Basset. A vampire pursues an New York City police detective who has no idea she's the half-undead, half-human member of a dying tribe of vampires.
2 pm		This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Mobile Tech Workshop for Older Adults: Google Drive 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: This workshop will cover the basics of how to use Google Drive for backing up files and documents. Please bring along your mobile device or laptop for this session. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. VIRTUAL: Tips for Online Applications 2:00pm - 3:00pm Careers & Businesses Virtual Registration closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers?	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 2:00pm - 2:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Meeting 2:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. ¡A Bombear se ha Dicho! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us for ¡A Bombear se ha Dicho! (An Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Experience), a lively and interactive event with Ivelisse Diaz and La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon.
3 pm	Reservation Sewing tutoring 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Spooky Music Recital 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Book Bike: The Oaks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Offsite Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » Event Details: The Book Bike visits The Oaks for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Board Meeting 3:00pm - 5:15pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Los Amigos Que Halan Español 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Pomilee Too Rehearsal 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation meet 3:30pm - 6:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm - 3:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation meet 3:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
4 pm		Reservation LGBTQ+ Youth Program 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindful Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Scoville Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for an opportunity to relax, unwind and find peace. All are welcome. This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentorship Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 148 Event Details: A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Mindful Monday 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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: 32 Event Details: Join us for an opportunity to relax, unwind and find peace. All are welcome.	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Supported Sensory Exploration 4:00pm - 5:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Boost Your Brain 4:30pm - 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Hey teens! Want to boost your brainpower with some awesome games? Join us each month as the MHS team hosts trivia, bingo, or riddle challenges. It's all about fun and keeping those brains sharp!	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. DIY Magic Wands 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: 5 Event Details: Unleash your creative magic! Join us to learn how to craft and decorate your own magic wand. This program is best for children ages 5 & up with the help of a caregiver. Reservation Smiljanich family 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Tutoring 4:00pm - 5:45pm 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 "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions 4:30pm - 5:30pm Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. 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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these feelings come up.	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:00pm - 4:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
5 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 5:15pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Little Huskies 5:00pm - 6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space		Reservation Peace of the Land 5:30pm - 8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation P.E.O. Chapter CO 5:45pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CO social Speaker: Jeri Preston of the University of Michigan Topic: Short program on Artificial Intelligence	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. Cancelled Young Adult Social Night: Bring Your Own Book! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Careers & Businesses, Civic Learning Dole Branch Library Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group. This event is in the "Civic Learning" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Civic Learning Event Details: (Ages 18-24) Bring a book to share with the group and join us in discussion with some peers! All genres are accepted and open conversation about plots are welcome so consider this your spoiler warning!
6 pm		Reservation Medicare Changes for 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description A presentation going over the changes to Medicare in 2025 and major changes to prescription drug coverage. Reservation Oak Park Meditation Group 6:30pm - 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 OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUP The Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Autumn Adventures in AAC 6:30pm - 8:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: Join us for an evening of fun and games using your augmentative and alternative communication devices! Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group. This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group. College Readiness: Managing College Costs 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Required Seats Remaining: 145 Event Details: Managing College Costs - (parents and seniors; approx. 45 minutes) The goal of this presentation is to get students thinking about their college budget. 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: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice" 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: 4 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:* October Pick: "Liliana's Invincible Summer: a sister's search for justice" by Cristina Rivera Garza	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Chicago on Screen: Movie Tales and Trivia 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: 148 Event Details: Learn behind the scenes stories and fun facts about movies that were filmed in the Chicagoland area with Ken Dombrowski Ken Dombrowski 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 Inner State Stories 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Errol McLendon is a Chicago solo performer and storyteller. He will present a slide show and tell stories about road trips he took with his mother and the roadside attractions they enjoyed. The intended audience is older adults. Reservation RfR Monthly Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Chicago Philosophy Meetup 6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Book discussion. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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 and Family Social Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. 3D Design Workshop: TinkerCAD Jack O' Lantern 6:30pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Registration closed Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer aided design software, to import a pre-made 3D model into the software, add your own custom additions, and then submit the finished project to be printed on the library's 3D printers.&n Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
7 pm		Reservation Kim Wade IC Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation FairVoteIL Oak Park Chapter Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. 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: 55 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 Auxiliary Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Oak Park Muslim Community Board Meeting -- October 7:00pm - 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. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect With Erika Sanchez 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. 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, Authors & Books Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of Disclaimer(s) Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program After you register (using the registration link above), 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 made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.	Reservation Oak Park Runners Club October 10th Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 Runners Club meeting - special marathon speaker 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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