Main Library

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

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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Maze Branch Library

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845 Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
United States

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Dole Branch Library

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255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Mon: Closed

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Thu: Closed

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

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Virtual

9:00am-5:00pm

834 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States

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Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: A Dignified Society: Photographs and Text by Scott Emery All Day 9/2–9/30 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: A selection of photographs and accompanying text by local artist Scott Emery will be on display at Maze Branch September 2–30.			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Creative Studio Bingo Begins All Day Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Event Details: Creative Studio Bingo begins on October 1st! Visit the Makery to pick up a bingo card and get started. Complete different activities on the card and explore everything the Creative Studio has to offer.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: "Reflections": Work by Maria Cordova All Day 10/2–10/30 Arts & Culture Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Artist statement
	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Idea Box: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month All Day 9/15–10/15 Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Careers & Businesses, 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 "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Careers & Businesses, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Event Details: Join the Oak Park Public Library as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, our Idea Box will host a special digital display of interviews of local leaders telling stories of their cultures.
	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off All Day 9/24–11/5 Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Have a Halloween costume to donate to the swap?
				This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Boo-ktober! Children's Book Donation Drive All Day 10/1–10/31 Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: The Oak Park Public Library is working together with Beyond Hunger to build home libraries in our community!
				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Art Exhibit: "Liminal Threshold" by Rick Sullivan All Day 10/1–11/1 Arts & Culture Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Liminal Threshold explores the raw and unstable terrain between dissolution and emergence. Nothing is really fixed here: colors pulse, gestures fragment, and structure flickers in and out of coherence.
9 am			Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 9:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Artists Support Group 9:30am–11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) A group of local artists sharing resources and inspiration at a monthly meeting. Reservation Social Security in Retirement 9:30am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Educational Workshop on Social Security: 2025 updates and changes to Social Security How benefits are calculated and when to file (62, FRA, or 70) How Social Security is taxed and what that means for your retirement income	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 9:00am–10:45am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 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 (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Normal monthly meeting of AWN Board. We help seniors age in community. Reservation Community Connections Fund 9:30am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Check in meeting of team	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 9:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation LaLeche League 9:30am–10:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) 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 Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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 Veterans for Unification 9:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) A speaker discusses topics about veterans and their health care issues followed by a question and answer session
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation Illinois 2-Hr Renewal Training 10:30am–1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Sustainability" group Children's Halloween Costume Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap: Reservation SEPHORA HOLIDAY MEETING 10:00am–4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:30am–1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Children's Halloween Costume Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap: 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 10:00am–11:00am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group English Language Conversation 10:00am–11:00am Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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 LSAT TAKING 10:00am–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Medicare Fraud & Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Healthcare fraud is extremely common. To prevent it, you first need to know what it looks like. Scam artists will do anything to gain trust, and the scam strategies change every year. Reservation Testing pt2. 10:30am–1:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
11 am		Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 11:00am–1:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation ACE Meeting 11:00am–12:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 11:00am–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation 2026 Medicare & Medicaid Cost & Changes 11:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Educational meeting in to inform the public about the changes and cost of Medicare and Medicaid for 2026. IL state Medicare Medicaid plans are terminating on 12/31/2025. (Very important) Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:30am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:00am–11:45am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Baby/Toddler Rainbow Nature Exploration 11:00am–11:45am Kids & Families Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside Plaza Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: It's never too early to start exploring nature! Join us for rainbow stories and songs, along with nature based science play, perfect for babies, toddlers, and their siblings. Reservation Lavendar Grace 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 11:00am–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 11:00am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 11:45am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
12 pm	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–12:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting 12:30pm–1:45pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation CICC - English 12:30pm–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group 12:30pm–2:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) This is Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club's support group for neurodivergent adults (age 18+) whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning.	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	Reservation Vicarious Trauma Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Cancelled CANCELLED Presentación y bingo de Medicare Fraude 12:00pm–1:00pm Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Cancelled Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: El fraude en el Cuidado de Salud es muy común. Para prevenirlo, necesitar conocer las estafas mas comunes. Los estafadores harán todo lo que puedan para obtener provecho de sus víctimas. Reservation Collaboration for Early Childhood Family Focus Group 12:00pm–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room
1 pm	Reservation Degrowth Coffee Hour 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space 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 Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	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: "Mean Girls" 1:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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! Celebrate October 3rd a few days early with a screening of the 2004 teen classic Mean Girls. Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:30pm–3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation Housing Forward 1:30pm–3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Pilgrim Community Preschool Nature Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room 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 ACE Meeting 1:30pm–2:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation Friday Mtg Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Reservation Princess in the Black Book Club 1:30pm–4:00pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 1:15pm–4:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth
2 pm	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Grief Journaling 2:00pm–4:00pm Health & Wellness Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Grief Journaling Workshop Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops. Disclaimer(s) Virtual & In-Person Program After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. 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 Photography group 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 2:15pm–5:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 2:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Oak Park Fire Dept. Local 95 Manning Study 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group VIRTUAL: Ghoulish Delight: Disney's Haunted Mansion 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Disney’s Haunted Mansion is a theme park classic and design icon. This popular attraction continues to inspire and be enjoyed by millions of visitors every year. 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 Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation The Art of Slowing Down 2:00pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) The Art of Slowing Down is a seasonal workshop that invites participants to relax and recharge through guided meditation and hands-on candle-making.
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting 3:00pm–4:15pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Reservation Cub Scouts (Pack 16) - Webelos Den Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Kickoff Meeting for Oak Park Pack 16 Webelo Cub Scouts Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation PFLAG 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm–6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 3:00pm–6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Conversación de español 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room	Reservation study 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Children's Halloween Costume Swap 3:30pm–5:30pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap:	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 3:00pm–5:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Children's Halloween Costume Swap 3:30pm–5:30pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Looking for Halloween costumes for children ages 0-11? "Shop" the free swap—even if you don't have a costume to swap:
4 pm		This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 4:30pm–7:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Glow With Confidence 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Glow with Confidence" is a Beauty & Wellness program dedicated to promoting healthy beauty and wellness practices for teens. Each session we will focus on covering topics like hair care, makeup, skincare, nail care, and more. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" 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 🎬 Lights, Camera, Community 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Community Partner" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Event Details: 🎬 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 Reservation Ananda Chicago Presents: Finding Joy in Challenging Times 4:30pm–8:30pm 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 "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 Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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. Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board - Meeting 4:00pm–6:30pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Event Details: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is a teen-led organization that promotes, supports, and creates library initiatives at Oak Park Public Library and throughout the community.	Reservation YourPassion1st Mentoring 4:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 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 Carry Your Art: Printmaking Workshop 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required 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 Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Design it. Stamp it. Carry it. In this creative workshop, teens will learn about the art of printmaking by designing and printing their own custom tote bags.
5 pm		Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:00pm–8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Domestic Violence Action Month Kick-Off Rally 5:00pm–8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Join Sarah’s Inn on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to join with community members to take action to end domestic violence. Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–5:45pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Little Huskies 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Tekken Gaming Tournament! 5:00pm–6:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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: 🎮 Join the Brawl, and Claim Victory! 🏆 Reservation Little Huskies 10u Silver 5:00pm–8:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Mid season pizza party and film review for 10u little huskie football team. Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:15pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 Reservation Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 5:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1 Reservation Sarah's Inn Youth Committee Meeting 5:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space
6 pm		Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 6:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Beyond Hunger H.A.M. Book of the Month 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Did you read The New Breadline this month? Join the book discussion as we close out Hunger Action Month.			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 (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Book discussion Reservation A Villager's Guide to Resisting Fascism — October 2, 2025 6:00pm–8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
7 pm		Reservation Alliance Video Session 7:00pm–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 (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Our team is going to study video from our games. Thank you! This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group VIRTUAL: Dominican University Author Visit: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Multicultural Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Multicultural Event Details: We are excited to be partnering with Dominican University for this upcoming virtual event. Register now.	This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Author Visit: Disrupting Segregation: An Evening With Tonika Johnson & Dr. Maria Krysan 7:00pm–8:00pm Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism Registration Required Event Details: The book Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It offers a powerful entry point into This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Virtual: Adult Improv 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Culture Virtual Registration closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Registration closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program 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 » 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 Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2 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 (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) 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 Reservation Audio Booth Reservation 7:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Audio Booth Reservation Bible Talk Discussion 7:30pm–8:30pm Dole Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room