Oak Park Public Library
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Monday November 17 through December 31
Art Exhibit: "Behind the Mask": Portraits by Pete Gillespie
"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. My goal is to help the viewer see the person th......More
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 12:45pm CST
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Monday December 22 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
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Monday December 22 12:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Monday December 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Monday December 22 4:00pm - 7:30pm CST
John Walt Foundation Interviews
Interviews for our organization
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Monday December 22 4:00pm - 7:00pm CST
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Monday December 22 5:30pm - 8:30pm CST
John Walt Foundation Workshop
We are hosting a workshop for the young creative artists in our organization where we will check in with them and do a series of activities that will help guide them through their careers.
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Monday December 22 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 9:30am - 12:30pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 12:30pm - 1:00pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 4:30pm - 8:30pm CST
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Tuesday December 23 5:30pm - 9:00pm CST
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Wednesday December 24 through December 25
Library closed; log in at oppl.org
Scheduled library closingSee all closings Review regular library hours by location Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log in to your library account to renew and reserve titles; stream and download books, movies, and musi......More
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Friday December 26 10:00am - 11:00am CST
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Friday December 26 11:00am - 2:00pm CST
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Friday December 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
One-on-One Small Business Consulting
Do you have questions about starting or growing a business? Sit down with Chettha Saetia, business owner, business advisor, and Director of The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA). For more information, please click......More
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Friday December 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Hagar's Song
Practicing the NGUZO SABA in AmericaHolistic Approach to Good Academic ResultsHolistic Approach to God and ReconciliationThe event is designed to help 21st Century Learners identify the contributions of the Elders in their Family, Community, Village/City State and Natio......More
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Saturday December 27 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
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Saturday December 27 10:00am - 11:30am CST
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Saturday December 27 12:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Saturday December 27 12:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Paul & Karen Smith-Calhoun Library
This is the second day of the "First Fruits" Kwanzaa Kujichagulia- Self-Determination , Define Yourself, Name Yourself and not be named or defined by anyone else. No preaching or teaching, sharing .Children will present the "Table" and the Elders will speak of the pri......More
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
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Saturday December 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Sunday December 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Sunday December 28 2:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Birthday Party
We will have a craft and birthday treats for a group of kindergarteners!
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Sunday December 28 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
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Monday December 29 9:30am - 11:00am CST
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Monday December 29 10:00am - 2:00pm CST
2026 Yoga Planning Meeting
This is a planning meeting with myself and a friend for 2026 for our businesses
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Monday December 29 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Embroidery Class for Kids
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. For kids in Grades 3-5
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Monday December 29 5:30pm - 8:30pm CST
60th Celebration
Celebration
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Tuesday December 30 9:30am - 12:30pm CST
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Tuesday December 30 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Snowy Storytime and Craft
Celebrate all things snow, as we read stories, share songs, and play with puppets. This storytime will be followed by a snow-themed craft.
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Tuesday December 30 12:30pm - 1:00pm CST
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Tuesday December 30 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol
Informal gathering of Oak Park adults who meet to practice conversational Spanish. There is no formal teaching or set agenda at these meetings.
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Tuesday December 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Kwanzaa Celebration
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. Enjoy performances by Zawadi Performing Arts, African Drumming by Hasani Cannon, an......More
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Tuesday December 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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Wednesday December 31 10:30am - 1:30pm CST
Blocks Preschool Hang
Preschooler hang
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Wednesday December 31 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Countdown to 2026 Memory Journals
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.
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Wednesday December 31 5:00pm - 11:45pm CST
Library closes at 5 pm; log in at oppl.org
Scheduled library closing; all library buildings close at 5 pmSee all closings Review regular library hours by location Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log in to your library account to renew and reserve titles; stream......More
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Thursday January 1 All Day
Library closed; log in at oppl.org
Scheduled library closingSee all scheduled closings and review regular library hours by location.Unexpected, emergency closings are posted at oppl.org.Anytime, from anywhere, log in to your library account to renew and reserve titles; stream and download books, movies, ......More