Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maze Branch Library

Closed

845 Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
United States

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

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Dole Branch Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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-6:00pm

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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah All Day 1/21–2/28 Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, 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 "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.
9 am				Reservation ECONOMY SHOP BOARD MEETING 9:30am–11:30am 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) MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
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 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 February 9, 2026 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze 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 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 February 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 "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 February 11, 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. 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 February 12, 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 & 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 February 13, 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 February 14, 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 February 14, 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.
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 February 10, 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.			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	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 February 14, 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 Jack and Jill Business Meeting 12:30pm–2:00pm 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) Teen Business Meeting Reservation Brownie Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836 12:30pm–2:30pm 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) Troop meeting Reservation The Tigers who Came to Par(Tea) 12:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room		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.	Reservation Understanding Gender Fluidity 12:30pm–3:30pm 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) AN program on Understanding Gender Fluidity
1 pm	Reservation Jack and Jill Business Meeting 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Meeting/Event Description (will be published at oppl.org/calendar) Teen Business Meeting Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47881 1:30pm–3:30pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room		This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Scrabble Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Culture Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group Register now Registration will close on February 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels and ages are welcome.			This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group School's Out: Storytime with Brookfield Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 February 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: In some places, it feels like winter all year long! Learn about the diverse wildlife that calls the Arctic and Antarctic home without having to brave the cold. After storytime, stick around for hands-on play and exploration stations. Reservation Friday Knitting Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Conference Room
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3 pm	Reservation Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47991 Meeting 3:00pm–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) Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47791 Meeting Reservation Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting 3:30pm–4:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room						This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Crime & Coffee: "BARN: the secret history of a murder in Mississippi" 3:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group Register now Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Scoville Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books Registration Required Event Details: Crime & Coffee Talk history and crime with fellow true crime lovers over a hot cup of coffee. Each month, participants will be presented with a true-crime case to discuss as a group. Expect multiple points of access to each case, from books, ebooks, and audiobooks to true crime podcasts, documentaries, and more. Then join library staff for coffee and snacks as we discuss the details. Whether you like to read, listen, or watch—or all of the above!—there's an option for everyone. Learn more about library-led book discussions » BARN: the secret history of a murder in Mississippi
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 9-12" group Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program 4:00pm–5:30pm Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required 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 9-12" group Register now Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: High School Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Community Partner, Health & Wellness, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention.	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Let's Make a Junk Journal 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Arts & Culture" 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 February 10, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Middle School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Transform 'junk' into art! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn about the art of junk journaling and how you can create your own junk journal.	This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Spoken Words Wednesdays 4:00pm–5:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required 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 February 11, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Speak your truth. Share your voice. Join us for Spoken Word Wednesdays A space to create, perform, and vibe through poetry, rhythm, and real stories. This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Spoken Words Wednesdays 4:00pm–5:00pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required 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 February 11, 2026 @ 4:00pm. 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: Speak your truth. Share your voice. Join us for Spoken Word Wednesdays A space to create, perform, and vibe through poetry, rhythm, and real stories. 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 4:30pm–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 February 11, 2026 @ 4:30pm. 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		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group TikTok, Brain Teasers and Trivia w/ Mr. T 4:30pm–5:30pm Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required 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 February 13, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: High School Space Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: TikTok, Brain Teasers & Trivia w/ Mr. T is a high-energy, interactive pop-up experience designed to challenge the mind, spark creativity, and build community all while having a crazy amount of fun.
5 pm		This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group How to Build a PC for Teens! 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 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: 🔧 Build Your Own PC: A Hands-On Tech Workshop for Teens!			This event is in the "Civic Learning" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Teen Debate Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Civic 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 February 12, 2026 @ 5:30pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Civic Learning, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.
6 pm		Reservation Collaboration for Early Childhood Board of Directors Meeting 6:00pm–8:30pm Maze Branch Library This is not a library-led event. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room	This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Authors & Books" group This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural Latine Author Book Cafe Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions » *After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.	This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Brownies, Blondies & Brookies 6:30pm–8:00pm Health & Wellness Virtual Register now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group Register now Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Library Branch: Virtual Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trio of bar treats! We’ll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies. 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 Toastmasters February 12, 2025 Meeting 6:45pm–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) Toastmasters regular monthly meeting.