| All Day |
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
Nov-Dec
2025
Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie
All Day
11/17–12/31
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
"I interview strangers and attempt to capture in color and composition the emotion that I felt during the conversation. I work from photographs. Each painting is accompanied by a collection of quotes from our conversation. |
|
Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
Library closed; log in at oppl.org
Branches:
Main Library,
Maze Branch Library,
Dole Branch Library,
Virtual,
Offsite
Description:
Scheduled library closing
|
|
|
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group
Dec-Jan
2025
Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin
All Day
12/9–1/17
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Gallery
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
The Hovering Brush by Jonathan Franklin will be on view December 9-January 17 at the Main Library Gallery.
|
| 11 am |
|
|
|
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Countdown to 2026 Memory Journals
11:00am–12:15pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Let's close the book on 2025 and get ready for a new year! We'll have paper for kids to create and decorate their own books where they can write or draw out their memories of 2025, plus make wishes and goals for 2026.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
|
|
|
|
| 12 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3 pm |
|
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Embroidery Class for Kids
3:00pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Kids & Families
Event Details:
Discover the art of embroidery in this hands on program for kids. We'll learn how to do a simple stitch using a hoop, needle and thread. Take home your own creative project! All materials are provided. No experience is needed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Kids & Families
Main Library
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Make Your Own Bookmarks
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Event Details:
We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
|
|
| 5 pm |
|
|
|
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org
Branches:
Main Library,
Maze Branch Library,
Dole Branch Library,
Virtual,
Offsite
Description:
Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm
|
|
|
|
| 6 pm |
|
|
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Main Library
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group
This event is in the "Multicultural" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Kwanzaa Celebration
6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Equity & Anti-Racism,
Multicultural
Event Details:
Come and celebrate Kwanzaa at the Oak Park Public Library! Hosted by community leader Ade Onayemi, this free, family-friendly event brings together music, dance, culture, and community.
|
|
|
|
|
