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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Multicultural" group.
Aug
18
2025
Mon
LEGO Club for English Language Learners
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Multicultural
Event Details:
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends.
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.
Aug
18
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
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
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.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park
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.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
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.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Offsite
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park
10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Dole Branch Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
22
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.
Aug
23
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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
English Language Conversation
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
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.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Kids Chess Class
10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8
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.
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11 am |
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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.
Aug
19
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
Event Details:
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 »
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.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Dino Days Storytime & Craft
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Do you love all things dinosaurs?! If so, join us for a dino-riffic storytime- where we explore, read, and celebrate our favorite dinos!
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Copy of Copy of Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Aug
22
2025
Fri
St Mary Alumnae Association Semi-annual 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
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Aug
23
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
Event Details:
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 »
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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12 pm |
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:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
A monthly meet up of friends to share board and card games of all types.
New Games and New Friends Always Welcome!
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This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Health & Wellness
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.
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Aug
19
2025
Tue
Itinerant Adventurers Book Club
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
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.
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Supported Storytime & Family Play
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Arts & Culture
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Knives Out"
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
In Knives Out an all-star cast is led by Daniel Craig, playing Benoit Blanc, who is brought in to conduct his own investigation when crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his own room on his 85th birthday.
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This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
Careers & Businesses
Main Library
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
Aug
22
2025
Fri
One-on-One Small Business Consulting
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses
Event Details:
Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).
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Aug
23
2025
Sat
chicago-sf book discussion
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
discuss Hugo award finalist novel Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Offsite
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Reservation
Maze Branch Library
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Building Code Advisory Commission
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
Friends Board
Main Library
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
Aug
18
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 is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Meeting/Event Description
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
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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
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