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

10:00am-9:00pm

255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Mon: Closed

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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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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
All Day	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 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?
9 am			Reservation Pro Bono Network Board of Directors Meeting 9:00am–11:15am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting 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. Reservation HOPE Fair Housing Training 10:30am–1:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Meeting/Event Description An educational and informative training for housing providers on their fair housing obligations under federal, state, and local law.				This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on October 24, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 October 25, 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.			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 Ananda Chicago Meditation 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Ananda Meditation Group
1 pm				This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: "A Complete Unknown" 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 October 22, 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! Follow a young Bob Dylan as he shakes up the folk music scene in the 1960s, culminating when he plugs in his electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.		This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group One-on-One Small Business Consulting 1:00pm–4:00pm Careers & Businesses Main Library This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Businesses Event Details: Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).	Reservation Spooky Music Recital 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 "Health & Wellness" group Death Cafe 2:00pm–3:30pm Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on October 19, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Death Cafe At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. The objective is to bring awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath. Reservation Rhoer Club 2:00pm–4:30pm 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 Bewitched Storytime and Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Upcoming Registration will open on September 18, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Witches, prepare your brooms! Please join us for a wicked good time, as we share stories, songs, and brew some potions!
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 Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition monthly meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition
4 pm		This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tech Night for Kids: Vinyl Stickers 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 October 20, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Tech Night for Kids Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more! In this month's program, kids will make vinyl stickers with our Cricut in the creative studio on the 3rd floor. For Kids in 3rd-5th Grade. 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 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	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 "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 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	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 October 22, 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. 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 October 22, 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Think Like a Human, Understand the Machine: Learn About AI 4:00pm–5:00pm Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group 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 25, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Digital Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an exciting introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), literacy, and more, designed just for teens!	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Oaktober and Beyond: a Tree Talk and Stroll 4:00pm–5:15pm Health & Wellness, Sustainability Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Register now Registration will close on October 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: The Oak Park Public Library and Trinity Pierce invite you for an afternoon hour of tree appreciation.
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6 pm				Reservation Village of Oak Park Disability Access Commission 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Disability Access Commission Meeting This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Author Visit: Be Steadwell 6:30pm–7:30pm Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Register now Registration will close on October 22, 2025 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: We're thrilled to welcome debut novelist, accomplished musician, filmmaker, and screenwriter Be Steadwell.	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Monthly Supported Stories & Play 6:00pm–7:00pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on October 23, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Let's play! Join us for stories with a librarian and play stations with a local therapist, while you meet new friends and families. Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
7 pm		Reservation Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal 7:00pm–8:15pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Meeting/Event Description Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal This event is in the "Friends Board" group Friends Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Friends Board Main Library This event is in the "Friends Board" group Library Branch: Main Library Program Type: Friends Board Event Details: As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present:Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Culture Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Disclaimer(s) Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Program After you register (using the registration link above), 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. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among 200+ public libraries—including Oak Park Public Library—offering premier events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office for the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. Reservation LaLeche League 7:30pm–8:30pm 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.