Main Library

9:00am-9:00pm

Main Library
834 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maze Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

845 Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Dole Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

9:00am-9:00pm

834 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Idea Box: Understanding Opioids: Awareness, Support, and Hope All Day 8/1–8/31 Community Partner, Health & Wellness Main Library This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Partner, Health & Wellness Event Details: In observance of #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay (August 31st), the Oak Park and River Forest Townships Opioid Task Force will be featured at the Oak Park Public Library's "Idea Box" from August 1st to 31st.	Closing Library closed; log in at oppl.org All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite Description: Scheduled library closing See all closings » Review regular library hours by location »
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: "Indulgence" by Stephanie Khio All Day 8/4–8/31 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Indulgence is a collection of poetry that touches on themes of rumination, limerence, and unfulfilled longing—and the emotional impact of unfinished stories.
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 This event is in the "Sustainability" group Art Exhibit: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle All Day 8/26–9/27 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability 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 This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability Event Details: Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27 in the Main Library Gallery.
9 am				Reservation Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting 9:30am–12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description Normal monthly meeting of AWN Board. We help seniors age in community.		Reservation LaLeche League 9:30am–10:30am Main Library 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. This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Older Adult Coffee Hour 9:30am–11:00am Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on September 5, 2025 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. Reservation Recipe Box Cafe Cookbook Project 9:30am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation S4K - Free to Be Breakfast Collective 9:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Join us for a nurturing morning of connection, conversation, and community with Dr. Jenn Noble, a psychologist, mixed-race advocate and founder of Free To Be Connected.
10 am			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 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 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 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 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 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 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 "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Bilingual Coding For Kids 10:00am–11:00am Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Register now Registration will close on September 6, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Want to explore the world of code? Join Bilingual Coding for Kids for an opportunity to draw with code using Python Turtle in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Register now Registration will close on September 6, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required 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. Reservation Chapter Meeting 10:00am–1:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting 10:30am–11:30am Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze 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 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 » #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 Laser Cutter Workshop: Earrings 11:00am–12:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create a pair of earrings or a pendant! Attendees can either select a design from the Glowforge catalogue or create their own, then cut their design with the Makery's Glowforge. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Barbie & Ken Club 11:00am–1:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: 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. #FridayFun Reservation OAK PARK LINE DANCE 11:15am–12:15pm 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 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 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 » #babytoddler Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
12 pm			This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm–1:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Virtual Register now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 12:30pm. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Registration Required 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.				Reservation TCS Philo Affiliate 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Rekindle Your Marriage Book Launch 12:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
1 pm				Reservation Detection by Daylight 1:00pm–2:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Casino Royale" 1:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Register now Registration will close on September 3, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! Daniel Craig in his first turn as James Bond, in Casino Royale, is on a mission to bankrupt the terrorism financier Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelsen, in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Friday Mtg Group 1:00pm–3:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation TruSource Graduation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
2 pm	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 This event is in the "Sustainability" group Art Exhibit Reception: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle 2:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability 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 This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12, Sustainability Event Details: Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27					Reservation The Paper premiere viewing 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Reclamation 2:00pm–4:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
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4 pm			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 & Family Play 4:00pm–4:45pm 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.	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Tea Talk 4:00pm–5:00pm Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Register now Registration will close on September 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8 Registration Required Tea Talk A place for middle school students to drink tea while getting the "tea" they need to succeed.	This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tablet Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Register now Registration will close on September 4, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Tablet Time It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more! Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
5 pm					Reservation Park District of Oak Park Lifelong Learners Reception 5:00pm–8:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Reception for the Park District of Oak Park Lifelong Learners Art Exhibit on view at the Dole Branch from Thursday, September 4 to Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Featuring works by Loretta Bober Ari Furuya This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Climate Ready Progress Report and Community Conversation 5:30pm–7:30pm Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Register now Registration will close on September 4, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Join the Office of Sustainability and Resilience of the Village of Oak Park and Community Partners for a conversation on the Climate Ready Oak Park Plan.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Super Smash Bros. Gaming Tournament! 5:00pm–6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Register now Registration will close on September 5, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: 🎮 Get Ready to Smash! 🏆
6 pm			Reservation We Will Dance Again Screening with Hope Against Hate 6:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description We Will Dance Again is an Emmy Award winning documentary about the massacre at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. The film highlights the stories of survivors showing their pain and suffering but also their resilience and heroism.	Reservation Improv Open Stage Performance 6:00pm–9:00pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting 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.
7 pm			Reservation Oak Park Festival Theatre Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly Board Meeting	Reservation Open Circle 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 OP Writers Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room