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All Day

Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie

All Day 11/17–12/31

Arts & Culture

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.

Closing

Library closed; log in at oppl.org

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Description:

Scheduled library closing

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Unexpected

Art Exhibit: "The Hovering Brush" by Jonathan Franklin

All Day 12/9–1/17

Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12

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.

3 pm

Embroidery Class for Kids

3:00pm–4:30pm

Arts & Culture, Kids & Families

Main Library

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Registration Required

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Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families

Registration Required

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

5 pm

Closing

Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org

5:00pm–11:45pm

All Branches

Branches:

Main Library, Maze Branch Library, Dole Branch Library, Virtual, Offsite

Description:

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

6 pm

Kwanzaa Celebration

6:00pm–8:00pm

Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Main Library

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Registration Required

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Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm.

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

Registration Required

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.

7 pm

Virtual: Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm

Arts & Culture

Virtual

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Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

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.

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Scheduled library closing

Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pm

Adult Improv

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program