Main Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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-5:00pm

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-5:00pm

255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

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

Thu: Closed

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Virtual

9:00am-5:00pm

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

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day	Idea Box: Serenity in December: A Space for Reflection & Resolution All Day 12/2–1/9 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Event Details: Celebrate
	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 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 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 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.
9 am				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.		This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Older Adult Coffee Hour 9:30am–11:00am Health & Wellness Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 9:30am. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group School's Out: Interactive Blues Music Concert with Wendy & DB! 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Event Details: Wendy and DB create a joyful and engaging space for young audiences to discover the roots of American music.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 6, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 7, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. 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 Travel Sketching 10:00am–12:30pm 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) Workshop: Sketching instruction for travelers. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Stay & Play 10:30am–11:30am Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5. 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 in the Storytime Room 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Kids & Families" group Barbie & Ken Club 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Event Details: Barbie & Ken Club We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination! Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids. #FridayFun 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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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 January 10, 2026 @ 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. Reservation Brownie Troop 47914 Meeting 10:30am–11:30am Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation Simplifying Our Sketches 10:30am–1:30pm 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) The goal is to teach urban sketchers how to simplify complex scenes.
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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 6, 2026 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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.			This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Laser Cutter Workshop: Acrylic LED Lamps 11:00am–12:30pm Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Digital Learning" group Register now Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create an Acrylic LED lamp that can light up and change colors at the press of a button! 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 Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Oak Park Line Dance Class	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 Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required 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	Reservation Knocking Out Goals 12:30pm–4:30pm 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) Good Girlfriends Knocking Out Goals: 2026 Vision Board Party		This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga 12:30pm–1:00pm Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness Virtual Upcoming Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Community Partner" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Upcoming Registration will open on December 30, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Partner, 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. Physical Activity By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation. The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Makery Tour and Meetup 12:00pm–1:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Register now Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 12:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about all the things you can make in the Creative Studio Makery!		Reservation ABA and Autism: Flexible Care for Families in Need 12:00pm–2:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Reservation Boy Scout leadership training 12:30pm–4:15pm 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) introduction to leadership skills for Boy Scouts.
1 pm				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		Reservation Bring Your Own Coffee Hour 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space 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 ABDO Transition Meeting 1:00pm–3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room
2 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 47289 Meeting 2:30pm–4:30pm 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) January meeting for Girl Scout Troop 47289	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group School's Out: Mod Podge Lantern Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids & Families Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Register now Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Create a beautiful lantern using recycled pieces of tissue paper, Mod Podge, and a glass mason jar. Mod Podge is not washable- so please wear appropriate clothing.
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4 pm			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 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 January 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: 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. Reservation YourPassion1st Mentoring 4:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space	This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" 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 January 7, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club it’s a movement.	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 January 14, 2026 @ 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.
5 pm		Reservation Wellness House Cancer Support Group 5:00pm–8:00pm 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) Wellness House Cancer Support Group
6 pm				Reservation Lincoln 3rd Grade Girl Scout Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm 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) Lincoln 3rd Grade Girl Scout Meeting	Reservation Toastmasters January 8, 2025 Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Reservation meeting 6:45pm–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) meeting to discuss advocacy around affordable housing in Oak Park
7 pm			Reservation Oak Park Runners Club Jan Kick-Off Meeting 7:00pm–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) OPRC kick-off meeting Reservation OPFT Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room	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