Main Library

12:00pm-5:00pm

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: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maze Branch Library

12:00pm-5:00pm

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

12:00pm-5:00pm

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: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

12:00pm-5:00pm

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: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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 (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
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 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 Economy Shop Annual Board Meeting 9:00am–11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation AgeOptions Funded Agency Meeting 9:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		Reservation Democratic Party of Oak Park Forum 9:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
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 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 "Arts & Culture" group Self Defense Workshop for Seniors 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Register now Registration will close on September 9, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join Lindsey Daehnke, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strictly Self Defense, as she teaches simple self-defense techniques and strategies. Disclaimer(s) 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.	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 "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 13, 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.
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 "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. Reservation Ananda Chicago Meditation 11:30am–3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Meditation Group
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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Scrabble Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Register now Registration will close on September 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Cancelled Registration closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Registration Required Event Details: Spanish Conversation Hour Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers. This event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.		Reservation Support Services Available for Those Caring for Seniors and Children 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Are you a family caregiver?
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5 pm			Reservation HANDEL WEEK BOARD MEETING 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference 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 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 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.		This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon" 6:00pm–7:00pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Register now Registration will close on September 11, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: 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 » In Shigidi and the brass head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi: Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the O
7 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Adult Improv 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Register now Registration will close on September 9, 2025 @ 7:00pm. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required 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 Oak Park Runners Club September Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly runners club meeting		Reservation Oak Park Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room