Week Calendar

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

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.

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.

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.

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

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!

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.

Learn the basics of designing a project using Glowforge laser cutter software.

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Experiment with musical ideas in a collaborative group setting! This workshop will overview the basics of creating beats and musical ideas with Ableton Live and library equipment available in the Creative Studio.

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It’s the conversation everyone should have:  What would be your medical wishes if you were seriously ill? Don’t put it off until you’re in a crisis. Have it now.

An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

Come celebrate a "Sweet New Year!" We will celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, with a story, songs, festive snack, and more, led by David Schwartz of Temple Har Zion.

Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers played by Michael B. Jordan return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Hear from local Oak Park poet and author Jim Madigan to celebrate the release of his book Political Prisoners USA and Other Poems.

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.

In House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias: For childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and B

This month kids will explore what's inside a computer by taking one apart, learning about all the components, and putting it back together!

For kids in grades 3-5.

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.

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds!

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for teens.

🎬 Lights, Camera, Community | A Creative Adventure is your chance to step behind (and in front of) the camera to capture the real stories of Oak Park — through 

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions.

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this page—and via oppl.org/board—48 hours before the meeting date.

In How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea c

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience, perfect for cozy nights and game-day weekends! In this class, you'll learn to make crave-worthy sandwiches like Nashville hot chicken, a classic patty melt, and a bold Cuban sandwich.

Join us for a lively musical performance by Sam Robbins.

About Sam Robbins

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.