Oak Park Public Library
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Friday April 12 through April 30
Idea Box: National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month was debuted in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. This commemorates poets' pivotal contributions to literature and the arts. The National Poetry Month display in the windows of the Main Library Idea Box highlights four Oak Parkers who have made......More
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Monday April 29 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!Register for each class you will attend. No need to fill out the form for each family member, just once per group. Walk in spaces may be availa......More
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Monday April 29 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tablet Time
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.
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
MHS: Beyond the Books
A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.The program will include workshops ......More
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Monday April 29 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Monday April 29 5:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Monday April 29 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Normalizing Neurodivergence: Understanding ADHD and Autism
When you think about autism or ADHD, do you picture a boy in a school? Are you or your neurodivergent family member looking for support to help explain your needs? Curious about neurodivergence in general?Books and media often only share one narrow way to be neurodiverg......More
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Monday April 29 7:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Private Practice
Private dance practice and meeting
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Monday April 29 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
VGCA board meeting
Board Meeting
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Tuesday April 30 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Tuesday April 30 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday April 30 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday April 30 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Tuesday April 30 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Supported Storytime
Designed for children with disabilities 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. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available t......More
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Tuesday April 30 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Shakespeare Movie Fest: "Coriolanus"
Join in a celebration of Shakespeare's work at this weekly film series. Each week will feature a different film based on a Shakespeare play. Come to all or any of the series. April 30: CoriolanusCaius Martius "Coriolanus" is a feared and revered Roman general, suddenly ......More
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Tuesday April 30 2:45pm - 3:15pm CDT
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Tuesday April 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Supported Sensory Exploration
Join us for an hour of hands on, independent sensory exploration and activities, especially for kids with sensory processing disorders and/or disabilities. Best for kids 5-10. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday April 30 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Tea Talk - Royal Tea Party
Middle school students! Come dressed in your BEST tea time attire and “enjoy a cuppa tea!” During this event we will create friendship bracelets, crochet, and enjoy some tea time grub. An event you don't want to miss! Hope to see you there!
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Tuesday April 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
&Rise Support Group for High School Girls
Our Mission at &Rise is to empower women to be the ultimate versions of themselves no matter what adversities they’ve faced. &Rise offers educational resources, counseling, support groups, and coaching to help women rise above their trauma. This is a support group for h......More
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Tuesday April 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday April 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park OWL Reading Group
Reading Group for volunteers with Oak Park OWL.
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Tuesday April 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Veterans Room
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!Register for each class you will attend, once per group.
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
AWN Board Meeting
AWN regular monthly board meeting.
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
AWN website
Planning meeting re website
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Dominican University Student Success Team Retreat
Dominican University Student Success leadership team retreat
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 1:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 1 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
consultation
consultation with colleague
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Wednesday May 1 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "The Farewell"
This week The Farewell: After her beloved grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, a Chinese-American woman returns to China for a family gathering security designed to say good-bye to the matriarch. However, when it becomes apparent that grandma is the only one u......More
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Wednesday May 1 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 1 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tech Night for Kids: Coding with Bee Bots
In this month's program, we'll have fun learning how to code with Bee Bots, fun programmable floor robots for early learners.Best for Kids in PreK-Grade 2.
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Wednesday May 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Empower Her Mentorship
A mentoring program that develops life and leadership skills, provides professional development opportunities, and creates a sense of community among female identifying high school students.
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Wednesday May 1 5:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Trash to Treasure: Artist Talk & Discussion
Join us as Cody Norman, a local artist and designer who uses an industrial robot and custom tools to turn recycled plastic into functional art pieces inspired by nature (and whose sculpture pictured you have probably walked by right in downtown Oak Park!), dives into hi......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Oak Leyden check-in
board meeting
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Wednesday May 1 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Victories of the Heart Men's Group
Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
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Wednesday May 1 7:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Private Practice
Private dance practice and meeting
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Wednesday May 1 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 2 9:30am - 2:30pm CDT
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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
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!Register for each class you will attend, once per group.
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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program
This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth. Our principal goal is to cultivate a broad spectrum of social-emotional learning competencies, equipping students ......More
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Passion & Paradise Fashion Show Practice #1
Practice for Passion & Paradise Fashion Show
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Thursday May 2 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Folk Music Series Performance: Mike Agranoff
Join us for a lively performance from Mike Agranoff. About Mike AgranoffMike Agranoff is one of those folk performers that steadfastly defies categorization, and yet amasses stalwart fans from folk aficionados of all categories. He draws his material from sources as div......More
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Live4Lali Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution
Live4Lali is a harm reduction non profit operating in 7 counties aiming to end the stigma of substance use through education and human connection. Free community class!! Learn how to recognize and reverse an overdose with naloxone. Understanding fentanyl and other opio......More
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Friday May 3 through May 15
Idea Box: A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Month features art, clothing, books, photos, biographies of influential Asian Americans, and more, through May 15th in the Main Library Idea Box.
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Friday May 3 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Older Adults Coffee Hour
Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.
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Friday May 3 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
LaLeche League
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!Register for each class you will attend. No need to fill out the form for each family member, just once per group. Walk in spaces may be availa......More
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Friday May 3 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Wooden Train Open Play
All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers.
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Friday May 3 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Friday May 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Weekly knitting
Weekly meeting of Oak park residents
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Friday May 3 2:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
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Friday May 3 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
D.I.Y. Days
DIY Days are an arts based outreach program consisting of monthly creative sessions. In this program, students will participate in guided DIY workshops where they will be encouraged to create.
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Friday May 3 4:00pm - 5:45pm CDT
MHS: Mario Kart Deluxe 8 Duos Gaming Tournament!
Join us at the Oak Park Public Library for a series of gaming tournaments that are sure to be remembered! Our very own Middle and High School Services team will be hosting a variety of tournaments and we hope to see you there!This tournament is for high school students ......More
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores de personas con alzhéimer/ Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Cuando te enfrentes a momentos difíciles, tener un grupo de apoyo al que puedas hablar para obtener consejos y alientos puede ayudarte a sentirte conectado socialmente y darte un sentido de pertenencia y propósito. Conectarse con otras personas como usted puede ayudar a......More
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:30pm CDT
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read
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!Register for each class you will attend, once per group.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Womens Meeting
Womens conference meeting
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Young & Restless
#babytoddler
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
May the 4th Day!
The Force Beckons you to the Oak Park Public Library for an epic celebration of Star Wars! Prepare for an intergalactic adventure filled with thrilling games, Jedi training, cosmic costume contests, and plenty of surprises from a galaxy far, far away! In-person registra......More
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Saturday May 4 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
May the 4th: Edison Robots Podracing - Race 1
Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants! First to get their racer across the finish line wins!This is the first of three race events during th......More
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Saturday May 4 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Saturday May 4 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
May the 4th: Edison Robots Podracing - Race 2
Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants! First to get their racer across the finish line wins!This is the second of three race events during t......More
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy
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.Este programa está abierto a todos los niños de e......More
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
May the 4th: Edison Robots Podracing - Race 3
Get your pit crew together to program and decorate a pair of Edison Robot podracing engines, then set them off in a race to the finish line against other participants! First to get their racer across the finish line wins!This is the third and final of three race events......More
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Saturday May 4 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Sunday May 5 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Good Girlfriends Social Club Mothers Day
Welcome to our 1st Mother's Day Flower Tea Party Bouquet event! Join us for a delicious Brunch to celebrate motherhood.This is a Tea Partea! So dress in your tea Partea best! Gloves, Sunday hats, flare and floral dresses, nice heels, cute flats and get ready to enjoy ......More
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Sunday May 5 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836
Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836
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Sunday May 5 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Sunday May 5 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!Register for each class you will attend. No need to fill out the form for each family member, just once per group. Walk in spaces may be availa......More
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Monday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Monday May 6 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Book Bike: The Oaks
The Book Bike visits The Oaks for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Residents of The Oaks are encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
MHS: Beyond the Books
A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.The program will include workshops ......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Be Our Neighbor
Children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregiver! Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, will help kids gain social-emotional skills that will prepare them for school success. Designed for......More
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Private Practice
Private dance practice and meeting
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tuesday May 7 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Illinois Storytelling Rehearsal
This will a rehearsal by a Columbian storyteller and a Columbian musician for a children's show.
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Tuesday May 7 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Supported Storytime
Designed for children with disabilities 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. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available t......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday May 7 6:30pm - 8:15pm CDT
&Rise Support Group for High School Girls
&Rise Support Group for High School Girls*An empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma.Group facilitator Helen Quinn Pasin is a certified se......More
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
VIRTUAL: Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn
We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our third season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, The Namesake, the Harold & ......More
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park Runners Club May Meeting
OPRC monthly meeting
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Wednesday May 8 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
ECONOMY SHOP BOARD MEETING
Board Meeting
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Veterans Room
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!Register for each class you will attend, once per group.
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Wednesday May 8 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Book Bike: Township Senior Services
The Book Bike visits Oak Park Township Senior Services Dine-in Lunch Program for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Visitors to the Senior Services center and dine......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Pan's Labyrinth"
This week's it's the fantastical Pan's Labyrinth. In this fairy tale, a small family in Spain moves into an old house in 1943 after the rise of Fascism. At age 12, their eldest daughter falls in love with a fawn living in the old ruined labyrinth behind their decrepit h......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
VIRTUAL: Tips for Online Applications
Did you know that online applications are run through a tracking system used as a screening tool by employers? Learn what to watch out for and how to answer questions, as well as tips and techniques for optimizing your resume for an Applicant Tracking System. Presenter:......More
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Young Center Meeting
A meeting for the Young Center policy team during their retreat. I want to flag that I already reserved a room at the Main Library for this time, but we decided we needed a bit more space. So if this reservation is approved, I will cancel the other one. Thanks!
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Supported Developmental Playgroup
An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome. Registration is suggested for each class you will attend, once per group.Each class is facilitat......More
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago With Dilla
Learn about how everything dope comes from Chicago as we welcome back Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee.About DillaDilla has become a Chicago social media sensation by g......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Tech Night for Kids: It's Makey Makey Time
In this month's program, we'll have fun with Makey Makey kits, turning everyday objects into touchpads! Makey Makey is an invention kit that brings engineering and coding concepts to life in exciting new ways.For kids in grades 2-5
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night
We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. This is an entry-level game created by Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, Cashflow 101 teaches players how to create cash flow by investing in rental properties......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Windy City Grotto
This is a monthly meeting of local cavers. We will be using a projector, screen, internet, and sound equipment (we will bring the sound equipment). We will be bringing pizzas and Sodas. Would it be possible to use the room until 9:00 when you close as long as we are rea......More
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Wednesday May 8 7:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Private Practice
Private dance practice and meeting
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
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!Register for each class you will attend, once per group.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 9 12:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Oark Park End-of-Life Options Coalition Last Flight Home Movie
Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition showing the movie Last Flight Home. An examination of Eli Timoner's intentional death and his family's emotional turmoil with his decision to end his own life. The family journeys back through Eli's remarkable, painful life to reve......More
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Thursday May 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Great Decisions- High Seas Treaty
High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, will attempt toaddress these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program
This program offers mentorship to students grades 6th through 12th, providing them with invaluable educational opportunities and nurturing personal growth. Our principal goal is to cultivate a broad spectrum of social-emotional learning competencies, equipping students ......More
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Thursday May 9 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Passion & Paradise Fashion Show Practice #2
Fashion show practice for Passion & Paradise Fashion show
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "No Gods, No Monsters"
Cadwell Turnbull's No Gods, No Monsters is the first book in the Convergence Saga series. One October morning, Laina gets the news that her brother was shot and killed by Boston cops. But what looks like a case of police brutality soon reveals something much stranger. M......More
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Chicago Philosophy Meetup
Book discussion.
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
3D Design Workshop: Fusion 360
Learn how to use Fusion 360, a 3D modeling CAD program used by industry professionals, to create 3D models. This workshop will teach students how to use Fusion 360's tools and focus on taking real life objects to re-create them in 3D.All students are required to sign u......More