Oak Park Public Library
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Saturday June 1 through June 18
Book Donations Accepted
Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the 2024 Annual Book Fair to be held July 12-14 at the Main Library.Accepted: Books and CDs in good used condition.Not accepted: Textbooks, ency......More
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Saturday June 1 through June 15
Idea Box: Juneteenth Display
Honoring Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom, Remembering SacrificeThe Idea Box window display commemorates Juneteenth marking the end of slavery in the United States. It's a joyous celebration of freedom, but also a time to remember the countless sacrifices made to achieve......More
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Tuesday June 11 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
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. Weather permitting. The Paperback Rider will visit Lindberg Park with books to ......More
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Book Bike: Storytime at Lindberg Park
The Book Bike visits Lindberg Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5.Enjoy an engaging storytime and then stick around to build relationships with other caregivers and families, check out library materials, and sign ......More
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 2:30pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday June 11 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Scrabble Club
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels and ages are welcome.
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Tuesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
College Readiness: College Application Process
Applying to colleges can be daunting. Through this presentation, juniors and seniors will learn the ins and outs of the college application process, including typical components of college applications, the timeline and logistics of the college application process, tips......More
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Tuesday June 11 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Spanish Conversation
Group of adults practicing conversational Spanish
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Tuesday June 11 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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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Latine Author Book Cafe: "You Dreamed of Empires"
June Book Pick: "You Dreamed of Empires" by Álvaro Enrigue From a visionary Mexican author, a hallucinatory, revelatory, colonial revenge story that reimagines the fall of Tenochtitlan. One morning in 1519, conquistador Hernán Cortés entered the city of Tenochtitlan - ......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:15pm - 8:30pm CDT
&Rise Support Group for High School Girls
This group is 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. Please note Girls* is inclusive to high schoolers who identify as nonbinary or t......More
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Tuesday June 11 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 7:15pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville Park
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. Weather permitting. See all upcoming storytimes »Park schedule:Tuesdays at 10am......More
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Owl Camera Training
Training
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Wednesday June 12 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
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Wednesday June 12 11:45am - 2:00pm CDT
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Matinee Film Series: "Pride"
An unlikely friendship is forged between a small community of striking miners in Wales and a team of London-based gay-and-lesbian activists who help fight their cause. With no end to the strike in sight, the urban activists venture into the countryside to deliver their ......More
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Best Day Ever: Game Edition!
Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Wednesday June 12 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Gaming at Maze
Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend and we also encourage participants to stick around afterward for a Dungeons and Dragons session starting at ......More
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 12 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 12 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Thursday June 13 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
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. Weather permitting.The Paperback Rider will visit with books to share and check......More
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 1:30pm CDT
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Thursday June 13 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Digital Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop
Do you have something to say, but don't know how to say it? Have you ever wanted to make your own book to let people see your creativity, or digest your thoughts? This workshop will talk about what can be done with chapbooks and zines from a historical, political, philo......More
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Thursday June 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Mural Makers
A monthly locker decorating program designed to transform the second-floor lockers in our high school space into vibrant and inspiring murals. Students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity, express themselves, and leave a lasting mark on our library env......More
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Thursday June 13 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Tech Night for Kids: Explore coding with Robots (PK-2)
In this month's program, we'll have fun exploring coding concepts playing with different programmable floor robots such as code a mouse, Botley, and Bee Bot.Best for Kids in PreK-Grade 2.
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Thursday June 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables are also set u......More
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Thursday June 13 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Thursday June 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 13 5:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Peace
Open discussion and the public are welcome.
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Digital Tools for Genealogy
Utilizing digital tools, discover your family history and find your ancestors’ stories. This class will help you start, or refresh, your journey into compiling a family history project online. Presenter Jacquie Schattner will discuss best practices for using genealogica......More
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour
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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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park Toastmasters June In Person Meeting
Oak Park Toastmasters June In Person Meeting
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Thursday June 13 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Friday June 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Pride Month Shake, Rattle & Read at Dole
This class will celebrate Pride Month!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 p......More
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Friday June 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Best Day Ever: Karaoke Friday!
Students! Come with your best solo or group performance for karaoke with Middle and High School services. Good clean music and fun!
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 June 14 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Saturday June 15 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Veterans for Unification meeting
Periodic meeting of local veterans
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday June 15 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 June 15 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Drawing from Nature Workshop
Join us for a summer morning of sketching and appreciating nature led by the library's own graphic designer Gabriela Denton. The first hour will include a demonstration by Gabriela and an exercise to practice observational life drawing of plants. For the second hour we ......More
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Saturday June 15 10:30am - 1:30pm CDT
World Peace
Open discussion and the public are invited.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Young & Restless
#babytoddler
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Saturday June 15 11:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Tau Xi Zeta - Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Meeting
Women's Leadership and Development
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Saturday June 15 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Spark Meeting
We meet to discuss history and philosophy.
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Saturday June 15 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
International Poetry Series: Middle Eastern Poetry
Please join us for a survey of poetry around the world. We will meet in four monthly gatherings and begin our investigation with a literary culture of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern poets.
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Chicago sf book discussion
discuss Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Raquel MacKay Story and Craft
"I Hear a Búho" is a rhyming story with text in both English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still and listening. In addition to sharing this story, Raquel will lead us in some interactive rhymes and songs......More
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Saturday June 15 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Author Visit: Gloria Monaghan & "Cormorant on the Strand"
Join us to hear from author Gloria Monaghan as she discusses her title Cormorant on the Strand.About the authorGloria Monaghan is a Professor at Wentworth University. She has published six collections of poetry. Her poems have appeared in Alexandria Quarterly, NPR, Poem......More
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Saturday June 15 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Saturday June 15 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting
This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodiverse adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club (formerly the Oak Park and River Forest Neurodiverse Social Club) at the Dole Branch of the Oak Park ......More
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Sunday June 16 through June 30
Idea Box: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Happy Pride! View a special display honoring Pride Month in the Idea Box. Check out our flags and learn what each one means. We'll also have book recommendations that celebrate LGBTQ+ history. Do you know which identities the flags in our display represent?
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Sunday June 16 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Ducks in a Row Board and Card Games
A monthly meeting of friends for games, snacks, and fun. New games and new friends always welcome!
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Sunday June 16 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday June 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday June 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday June 16 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Sunday June 16 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Monday June 17 9:30am - 3:45pm CDT
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Summer Pop-Up Shop
Visit us to purchase new branded merchandise (or shop online anytime at oppl.org/store).All sales are final; no refunds, no exchanges.For online orders: pick-up is available at the Main Library, or shipping is $5 per item.Learn more about giving to the library »
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
TECH CHECK
tech check with zoom link
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
TECH CHECK
tech check with zoom link
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Grandad's Pride Parade & Craft
Join us for a story, parade, and craft to celebrate Pride month! In Grandad’s Pride by Harry Woodgate, Grandad and Milly help their town organize a Pride parade. Beginning at the plaza outside the Main Library, we’ll go on a journey with Grandad and Milly around Scovill......More
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Monday June 17 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Monday June 17 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Monday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Content Corner
A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation. Created to empower students with the skills and experience needed to thrive in the dynamic world of digital media.
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 4:45pm CDT
Inside out 2: Ticket pick-up
Join your library, the Oak Park Township, and the Grace Therapy and Wellness Center for a free screening of Inside Out 2 at Lake Theatre. (Tickets are limited to the first 125 patrons)Pick up free movie tickets at the Main Library in the lobby on 1st floor starting at 3......More
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Inside Out 2: A Night Out
Join your library, the Oak Park Township, and the Grace Therapy and Wellness Center for a free screening of Inside Out 2 at Lake Theatre. (Tickets are limited to the first 125 patrons)On the day of the screening, Pick up free movie tickets at the Main Library in the Lob......More
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Monday June 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Love on the Page Book Discussion: "Fangirl Down"
This month we will be discussing Fangirl Down by Tessa BaileyA super sexy sports rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan...Wells Whitaker was once golf's hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his "promising" career is......More
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Monday June 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Chess Open Play for Kids
Drop in and play chess with other kids looking for a game!This is not an instructional session, so players should be able to play independently.
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Monday June 17 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Monday June 17 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting
Find the agenda posted here at least 48 hours before the meeting start time.
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 18 9:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Tuesday June 18 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Office of the Registrar Staff Retreat
Office of the Registrar staff retreat and planning meeting.
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
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. Weather permitting. The Paperback Rider will visit Lindberg Park with books to ......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday June 18 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Itinerant Adventurer Book Club
Book discussion
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Juneteenth Film Screening: "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts"
Celebrate Juneteenth with a look at history. Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two FrontsJoin the Oak Park Public Library in observing Juneteenth as we dive into the complex history of the Buffalo Soldiers. This acclaimed documentary explores the remarkable experiences of t......More
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Juneteenth Jam
A vibrant celebration for Juneteenth, a historic day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The Juneteenth Jam will offer a unique opportunity for young people to learn, connect, honor, and celebrate the significance of Juneteenth i......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Part 1: Different Thinkers are Valuable Workshop: How to honor your child through the 504/IEP process and in the classroom
This first part of this two-part workshop will be focused on how best to advocate for your child. We will highlight what your child can bring that benefits an entire classroom. We will learn about Gestalt Language Processing, identifying different ways that kids communi......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
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Tuesday June 18 6:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
&Rise Support Group for High School Girls
This group is 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. Please note Girls* is inclusive to high schoolers who identify as nonbinary or t......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting
Find the agenda posted here at least 48 hours before the meeting start time.
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Library closed; log in at oppl.org
Scheduled library closingSee all closings »Review regular library hours by location »Unexpected, emergency closings are posted on this website and at the Emergency Closing Center. Information also is shared with local media and through the library's Facebook and Twitter......More
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Thursday June 20 through July 3
Book Donations Accepted
Please consider donating your gently used books to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as their volunteers prepare for the 2024 Annual Book Fair to be held July 12-14 at the Main Library.Accepted: Books and CDs in good used condition.Not accepted: Textbooks, ency......More
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Thursday June 20 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
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. Weather permitting.The Paperback Rider will visit with books to share and check......More
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park
The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5.Enjoy an engaging storytime and then stick around to build relationships with other caregivers and families, check out library materials, and ......More
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Mobile Tech Workshop for Older Adults: Rideshare and Parking Apps
This "bring your own device" (BYOD) workshop will cover the basics of using rideshare apps and parking apps common in Oak Park and Chicago (e.g., Lyft, Uber, Oak Park Parking) via your smartphone or tablet. This workshop is brought to you by the University of Illinois C......More
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
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Thursday June 20 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 20 3:45pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 20 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Book Bike: Thursday Night Out
The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables are also set u......More
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Thursday June 20 5:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Peace of the Land
Open discussion and the public are welcome.
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Chicago Philosophy Meetup
Book discussion
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 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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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour
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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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Friday June 21 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Friday June 21 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 June 21 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Read to a Dog
Dogs love to hear kids read and appreciate the cuddles as well! Come to the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10 minute reading slot. Book suggestions provided, or choose your own. "Spots" limited, first-come, first-served!