Main Library

9:00am-9:00pm

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

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maze Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

845 Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

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

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Dole Branch Library

10:00am-9:00pm

255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

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

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

9:00am-9:00pm

834 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (10/26)	Mon (10/27)	Tue (10/28)	Wed (10/29)	Thu (10/30)	Fri (10/31)	Sat (11/01)
All Day	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.
	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 "Digital Learning" group Creative Studio Bingo Ends 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 ends on October 31st! Visit the Makery before 5pm on October 31st to drop off your completed bingo card and be entered into a raffle to win prizes. Staff will notify raffle winners in November via email.
12 pm							This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Día De Muertos/Day of the Dead 12:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Multicultural Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Partner, Multicultural Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. From the organizers: "💔 Dear beloved comUNIDAD,💔
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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.
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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	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–5:45pm 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			This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Boo Bash 4:00pm–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: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join the Oak Park Public Library MHS staff for a fun night of thrills and chills. Halloween will never be the same at the library.
5 pm			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Craft Corner: Spooky Jars 5:00pm–6:30pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability Main Library Registration closed Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" 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: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Craft Corner Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own. Join us to make spooky jars using upcycled glass jars, paint, and various art materials. Light up the night with your spooky jar at the Haunted Trails and Tales event being held in Scoville park afterward.
6 pm					This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Espooky Pelicula y Palomitas: "Dracula" en español 6:30pm–8:30pm 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: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Únase a nosotros para ver la película de Drácula, una película de terror en español de 1931. Subtítulos en inglés. Join us to watch Dracula, a 1931 Spanish language horror film.
7 pm				This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group College Readiness: College Application Workshop 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: During this workshop, the Illinois Students Assistance Commission (ISAC) members will assist students with completing college applications to the college(s) of their choice and/or applying for direct admission through the state’s One Click C