Week Calendar

Name: MLK Dream Hands
Start: 2025-01-16
End: 2025-01-31
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 (1/12)	Mon (1/13)	Tue (1/14)	Wed (1/15)	Thu (1/16)	Fri (1/17)	Sat (1/18)
All Day					This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. MLK Dream Hands All Day 1/16 - 1/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Multicultural" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Come by the Idea Box and participate in "Dream Hands." Patrons are encouraged to write their dreams for the future on the palm of the hands to be displayed as a tribute to Martin Luther King's life.
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. 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.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. 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. Reservation DTOP Business Academy 10:30am - 11:30am 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 and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. 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 "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am - 10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. 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 "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. 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. 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 Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: 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.
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. 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. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Sublimation Shirt Workshop: B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Shirt) 11:00am - 12:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Sublimation is a process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto polyester-based materials. In this workshop, come learn how to design a full-color image to print and then sublimate onto a blank, light colored, 65% or higher polyest 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. Digitize a VHS Tape 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. This event is in the "Digital Learning" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? This program will demonstrate how to use the library's equipment to digitize a VHS tape from start to finish. Please note that this program is just a demonstration. 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. 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. 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.
12 pm	Reservation Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836 12:30pm - 1:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Daisy Troop meeting						Reservation Palestinian Cultural Event 12:30pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Palestinian Cultural Event: Dancing, arts and crafts, food
1 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Scrabble Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group. Register now 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.			Reservation Friday group 1:00pm - 3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation Palestinian Cultural Event 1:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Palestinian Cultural Event: Dancing, arts and crafts, food
2 pm	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Sibshop for Preschoolers Who Have a Disabled Sibling 2:00pm - 3:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. Register now 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. Reservation Troop 47876 Meeting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Troop 47289 Meeting 2:15pm - 4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
3 pm	Reservation Brownie Troop 47440 3:00pm - 4:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Mix of Minds Meeting 3:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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	Reservation Senior Citizen's Board Meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
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5 pm				Reservation Pack 4023 Bear 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 Bear Den Meeting	Reservation Building Code Advisory Commission 5:30pm - 7:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
6 pm		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 "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: TBA 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Register now 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. Register now 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: 32 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. Reservation* Health and Wealth 6:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Terraformers" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Register now Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group. This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Sustainability" group. Register now Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 32 Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions » Event Details: In The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Destry's life is dedicated to terrafo This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Virtual: Classroom Kitchen: Vegan Comfort Food 6:30pm - 8:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive winter-themed virtual cooking series. Warm up your winter with hearty and delicious vegan comfort foods. 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 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. 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 This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group. This event is in the "Storytimes" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Designed for children with disabilities and support needs 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.
7 pm		Reservation Photo Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Oak Park Photo club gathers to show pictures they have taken.		Reservation Victories of the Heart Men's Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Group for men to discuss issues in their lives	Reservation Happier New Year: Organizing Space, Time and Ideas for Less Stress and More Productivity 7:00pm - 8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Two local woman-owned business owners will present a casual, free workshop on ways to organize space, time, and ideas for less stress.

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