Main Library

12:00pm-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

12:00pm-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

12:00pm-5:00pm

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

12:00pm-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.

Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
All Day	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Disability Pride Storywalk: "You’re So Amazing" by James Catchpole All Day 7/1–7/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Services Area Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: One-legged Joe is "amazing." He knows this because wherever he goes, people always tell him he's amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball, walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream.
	This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Idea Box: Disability Pride Month All Day 7/1–7/31 Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families Event Details: This month, we are exploring disability culture, community, and advocacy for Disability Pride Month. About Disability Pride
10 am		This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group LEGO Club for English Language Learners 10:00am–11:00am Kids & Families, Multicultural Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural Event Details: We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends. This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Book Bike: Wonder Works' Wonder Bubbles 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Event Details: Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » The Book Bike visits Wonder Works Children's Museum for Wonder Bubbles Week, weather permitting. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Storytime & Touch a Recycling Truck! 10:30am–11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes, Sustainability Maze Branch Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Register now Registration will close on July 14, 2025 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Storytime and a recycling truck! Participate in fun storytime activities while learning about recycling.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Book Bike: Storytime at Lindberg Park 10:00am–11:00am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » The Book Bike visits Lindberg Park for Shake, Rattle &	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5.	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes Event Details: We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Book Bike: Oak Park Conservatory Discovery Garden 10:00am–12:00pm Kids & Families, Sustainability Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Sustainability" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Sustainability Event Details: Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Conservatory for	This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy 10:00am–10:30am Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Multicultural" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Register now Registration will close on July 18, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje. 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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Dole Branch Library Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Bilingual Coding For Kids 10:00am–11:00am 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 July 19, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Creative Studio Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: “Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!” This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Kids Chess Class 10:15am–11:15am Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Main Library Register now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group Register now Registration will close on July 19, 2025 @ 10:15am. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8 Registration Required Event Details: Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.
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 This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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 "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Young & Restless 11:00am–11:30am Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes 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
1 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 1:30pm–2:15pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes Main Library This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group This event is in the "Storytimes" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Storytimes 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.	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 "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Out of My Mind" 1:00pm–3:30pm Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, 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 "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 Register now Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Veterans Room Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 Registration Required Event Details: Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library! Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonspeaking wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. Disclaimer(s) Masks Encouraged Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
2 pm					This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Barbie & Ken Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Kids & Families Maze Branch Library This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Maze Branch Library Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Kids & Families 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Read to a Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own.
4 pm			This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Tech Night for Kids: Fun With Robots 4:00pm–5:00pm Digital Learning, Kids & Families Main Library Join the waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Digital Learning" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Join the waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families Registration Required Event Details: Tech Night for Kids We'll have fun learning different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Explore what's inside a computer, coding with robots, 3D printing, video production, and more! This month we'll have fun playing with robots and learning/practicing basic coding concepts with unplugged coding games. For Rising Kindergarten- 2nd grade
5 pm					This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Book Bike: Thursday Night Out 5:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group This event is in the "Kids & Families" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families Event Details: Book Bike The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike » The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, w
6 pm			This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" 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 Craft Corner: DIY Disability Pride Buttons & Fidgets 6:00pm–7:30pm Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 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 "Students Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group Register now Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lobby Community Space Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12 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. Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new disability pride and ally themed pin-back buttons to decorate your backpack. Disclaimer(s) Masks Required Masks for everyone age 2+ are required while attending this program.