Oak Park Public Library
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Tuesday October 1 through November 7
Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off
Have a Halloween costume to donate to the swap?Drop off gently used and newly washed costumes and accessories for children ages 0-11 in the Main Library Children's Services Area during the library’s open hours, October 1-November 7.Looking for Halloween costumes for chi......More
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Tuesday October 1 through November 2
Art Exhibit: "My Artistic Journey" by Clifford Phillips
From the artist"A few years ago, I took a trip to Kenya, I went on a safari to the Maasia Mara, it was very informative and the landscape was breathtaking—as were the wildlife. I got inspired to paint scenes that I saw. I love to paint using acrylic on canvas, and worki......More
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Friday October 25 through November 6
Idea Box: Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda
You are invited to share an image of your loved ones who have passed away to be included in this year’s Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead community ofrenda (altar and offering). Submit your photos at oppl.org/share through October 31 »The ofrenda will be built and on displ......More
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Thursday October 31 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Thursday October 31 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Boo Bash
Join us for a fun filled Halloween celebration! We'll have games, food and event prizes to win for all who attend. Can't wait to see you there!
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Thursday October 31 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Boo Bash
Join us for a fun filled Halloween celebration! We'll have games, food and event prizes to win for all who attend. Can't wait to see you there!
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Thursday October 31 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program
This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.
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Thursday October 31 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
CORE Music Foundation Arts Networking Social & Listening Party
CORE Music Foundation Arts Networking Social & Listening PartyDress up or come as you are!For more information contact CORE Music [email protected]www.coremusicfoundation.org
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Thursday October 31 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Friday November 1 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 November 1 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
LaLeche League
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
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Friday November 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Progress Center's Personal Assistant Training
To train people to become Personal Assistance for people with disabilities that live in suburban Cook County
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Friday November 1 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! There will be no class on November 29 or December 6 due library closure.
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Friday November 1 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 November 1 1:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
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Friday November 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Saturday November 2 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday November 2 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Saturday November 2 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Play practice
play practice
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Saturday November 2 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
play practice
play practice
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Saturday November 2 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 November 2 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Día De Muertos/Day of the Dead
Please note this community partner event will take place in Scoville Square & Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park.Join us for a day of remembrance for all ages!10 am: Mariachi Sirenas11 am: Omeyocan Dance CompanyNoon: Ramon Marino and Victoria CervantesThis event i......More
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Saturday November 2 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
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Saturday November 2 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Young & Restless
#babytoddler
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Saturday November 2 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Saturday November 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Barbara Ballinger Lecture: Lee Bey
Celebrate this year's Barbara Ballinger lecture with speaker Lee Bey, the architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and a member of the Sun-Times editorial board. Introduction by Sarah Holian, Curator and Director of Interpretation at the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. B......More
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Saturday November 2 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 November 2 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Saturday November 2 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bear Den Meeting
Den Meeting
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Sunday November 3 All Day
Kids' Election Voting Continues
The polls are open! Stop by any library branch through November 5 to vote with your pennies in our kid-friendly election. Will you support Pete the Cat or Bluey? All proceeds benefit the Animal Care League, so local dogs and cats both win in the end. The winning candida......More
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Sunday November 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
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Sunday November 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
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Sunday November 3 12:00pm - 2:30pm CST
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Sunday November 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Novel Quest Write In
Come join your fellow writers at the Oak Park Library as we spend dedicated time on our novels.
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Sunday November 3 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST
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Sunday November 3 2:00pm - 4:30pm CST
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Sunday November 3 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Girl Scout Troop 47227 Meeting
Girl Scout Meeting
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Sunday November 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Sunday November 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
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Monday November 4 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
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Monday November 4 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
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Monday November 4 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
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Monday November 4 3:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Village of Oak Park Benchmarking Data Jam
The Village of Oak Park requires all commercial and multi-family buildings over 10,000 square feet to benchmark energy and water data annually. The Data Jams are an opportunity for building owners and operators to receive in-person technical assistance entering data for......More
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Monday November 4 3:30pm - 4:15pm CST
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Monday November 4 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
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Monday November 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
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 November 4 4:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentorship Program
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 November 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
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Monday November 4 5:30pm - 8:00pm CST
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Monday November 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm CST
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Monday November 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Troop 2 Oak Park Committee Meeting
Troop Committee Meeting
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Tuesday November 5 All Day
Kids' Election Voting Closes
It's your last day to cast your vote! Stop by any library branch through the end of the day to vote with your pennies in our kid-friendly election. Will you support Pete the Cat or Bluey? All proceeds benefit the Animal Care League, so local dogs and cats both win in th......More
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Tuesday November 5 through December 7
Art Exhibit: "Process" by Alexander Gonzalez
"Process" by Alexander Gonzalez will be on exhibit at the Main Library Art Gallery from November 5 to December 7.From the artist"My motivation lies in the physical pain and trauma I have experienced throughout my time in the military as a young adult. It’s easier to dra......More
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Tuesday November 5 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
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Tuesday November 5 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
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Tuesday November 5 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
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Tuesday November 5 9:00am - 10:30am CST
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Tuesday November 5 10:00am - 10:30am CST
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!
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Tuesday November 5 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday November 5 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
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Tuesday November 5 3:00pm - 6:00pm CST
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Tuesday November 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Los Amigos Que Hablan Español
Spanish conversation.
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Tuesday November 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
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 November 5 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Little Huskies
Film review so just need something to watch a screen on.
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Tuesday November 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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Wednesday November 6 9:45am - 12:15pm CST
Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting
Normal monthly AWN Board meeting
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Wednesday November 6 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room
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!
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Wednesday November 6 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
Free Workshop: Near West Sketchers
Workshop to improve sketching techniques.
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Wednesday November 6 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Stay & Play
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.
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Wednesday November 6 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Cricut Workshop: Greeting Cards
Learn how to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 to create your own personalized greeting card design. You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our cutting plotter. Learn the basics of using a cutting plotter and what to consider when designing ......More
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Wednesday November 6 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
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Wednesday November 6 1:30pm - 4:30pm CST
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Wednesday November 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
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Wednesday November 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Tea Talk! Let's Talk Emotions
Over the next 15 weeks, we're diving deep into EMOTIONS! Each week, we'll explore different feelings, how they affect us daily, and learn how to handle our reactions when these feelings come up. The aim is to understand our emotions better and react to them in a more po......More
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Wednesday November 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Let's Make Seed Spheres!
Fall is a great time to plant seeds and we have 3 different varieties of native flower seeds at the library. Make a seed sphere with clay and compost and plant it in your yard or community! This program is for kids and families!
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Wednesday November 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
VIRTUAL: Cooking With Julia Turshen
Join award-winning cookbook author Julia Turshen in her kitchen for a virtual fall cooking class. Learn tips and tricks as you watch Julia walk you through the menu. The class will be making a shaved fennel apple salad and a roasted chicken pot pie. Register below, and ......More
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Wednesday November 6 6:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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Wednesday November 6 6:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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 November 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Folk Music Series Performance: Dennis Warner
Join us for a lively musical performance from Dennis Warner. About Dennis WarnerDennis Warner's music has brought him to all 50 states and beyond. Along the journey, he's released 11 CDs, authored Beads on One String (now in its Ninth Printing) and performed in concert......More
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Wednesday November 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
Victories of the Heart Men's Group
Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
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Thursday November 7 9:00am - 11:30am CST
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Thursday November 7 9:30am - 4:00pm CST
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Thursday November 7 10:00am - 10:30am CST
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!
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Thursday November 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Thursday November 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Thursday November 7 3:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Village of Oak Park Benchmarking Data Jam
The Village of Oak Park requires all commercial and multi-family buildings over 10,000 square feet to benchmark energy and water data annually. The Data Jams are an opportunity for building owners and operators to receive in-person technical assistance entering data for......More
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program
This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.
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Thursday November 7 5:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Peace of the land
Open discussion and the public are welcome
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Thursday November 7 5:30pm - 8:30pm CST
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Thursday November 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Melanin Love Film Series: "Waiting to Exhale"
Celebrate Melanin Love this fall with six movies showcasing Black love and relationships.Waiting to Exhale is the story of four African-American women who journey through a modern labyrinth of husbands and lovers, jobs and makeovers.Join on select Thursdays at 6 pm:Sept......More
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Thursday November 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Chicago Philosophy Meetup
Book discussion.
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Thursday November 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour
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. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget to......More
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Thursday November 7 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
3D Design Workshop: TinkerCAD Cookie Cutters
Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer aided design software, to import an SVG image into the software, edit it into a cookie cutter, and then submit the finished project to be printed on the library's 3D printers. The example project will be a co......More
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Thursday November 7 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
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Friday November 8 through November 30
Idea Box: Native American Heritage Month
This November, join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month. We celebrate the diverse values, traditions, and lasting contributions of the many vibrant Native American communities.
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Friday November 8 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
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Friday November 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
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Friday November 8 10:30am - 11:00am CST
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! There will be no class on November 29 or December 6 due library closure.
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Friday November 8 10:30am - 2:30pm CST
Infant/Toddler/specialized Preschool Hearing/Vision Screening Training
Hearing and Vision Professionals showing community partners how to utilize the hearing and vision equipment at the centers.
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Friday November 8 1:00pm - 3:15pm CST
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Friday November 8 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
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Friday November 8 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
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Friday November 8 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Teen Library Gaming League: Super Smash Bros. Edition!
Join us for a series of gaming tournaments!
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Saturday November 9 10:00am - 11:00am CST
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Saturday November 9 10:00am - 10:30am CST
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 November 9 10:00am - 11:30am CST
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Saturday November 9 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
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Saturday November 9 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Young & Restless
#babytoddler
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Saturday November 9 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
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Saturday November 9 1:00pm - 4:30pm CST
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Saturday November 9 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
OPALGA+ Focus Group
Focus Group discussion with light snacks. 2 groups (1pm and 2pm) of 12 people each.
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Saturday November 9 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
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 November 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Sunday November 10 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL: Novel Quest Write In
Come join your fellow writers at the Oak Park Library as we spend dedicated time on our novels.
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Sunday November 10 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST
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Sunday November 10 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Daisy Girl Scouts - Troop 47836
Longfellow 1st grade Daisy Girl Scout meeting
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Sunday November 10 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Sunday November 10 1:30pm - 3:30pm CST
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Sunday November 10 1:30pm - 3:30pm CST
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Sunday November 10 2:00pm - 4:30pm CST
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Sunday November 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
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Sunday November 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
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Sunday November 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Troop 47209
Girl Scout meeting