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Mar
12
2025
Wed
Economy Shop Board Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Stay & Play
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Mar
14
2025
Fri
Barbie & Ken Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
14
2025
Fri
Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Shake, Rattle & Read
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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 "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Coding Fun For Kids
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Creative Studio
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
“Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!”
Reservation
Maze Branch Library
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Daisy Troop 47914 Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Baby Lapsit
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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:
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.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Young & Restless
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
1st quarter Women's Health and Finance checkpoint
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Meeting/Event Description
This event will consist of assisting in creating a budget plan, food and meal plan, a fitness plan, finding our areas of weaknesses and strengths in both fitness and finance. Appointing an accountability partner and assigning goal tasks.
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
Mar
9
2025
Sun
Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Register now
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga
Register now
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.
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Great Decisions- India: Between China, the West, and the Global South
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
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2 pm |
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Senior Citizens of Oak Park and River Forest
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "My Heart is a Chainsaw"
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Come join our bimonthly Tea & Terror book discussion group for thrilling horror stories over a hot cup of tea.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Careers & Businesses,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Beyond the Books Mentoring
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
150
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.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Arts & Culture,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Hold For MHS | A Creative Adventure
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Audio Booth
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce a promotional video.
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Tech Night for Kids
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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:
This month we'll have fun playing with Sphero mini robots and exploring coding concepts! Best for kids in grades K-2.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Arts & Culture,
Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Mar
14
2025
Fri
Paint & Sip
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Students Grades 6-8
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
Join us for a night to learn to paint and enjoy delicious soda and juice!
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
College Student Game Nights!
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the 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.
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
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.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
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.
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This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Authors & Books
Main Library
Register now
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "Infomocracy"
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Otherworldly Reads
In Otherworldly Reads, you can enjoy a bimonthly book discussion where we alternate between science fiction and fantasy literature. Learn more about library-led book discussions »
Event Details:
In Infomocracy by Malka Older: It's been twenty years and two election cycles since Information, a powerful search engine monopoly, pioneered t
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This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
Friends Board
Main Library
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Friends Board Meeting
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Program Type:
Friends Board
Event Details:
As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Register now
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Adult Improv
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maze Branch Library
Register now
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
65
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 »
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Oak Park Runners Club Race Committee Meeting
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Meeting/Event Description
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