Oak Park Public Library
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Sunday March 22 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday March 22 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday March 22 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday March 22 12:30pm - 1:45pm CDT
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Sunday March 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Good Girlfriends Social Club
Hey Good Girlfriends đGood Girlfriends Social Club will be hosting an informational meeting for women who are interested in joining a sisterhood that creates lasting memories, meaningful connections, and joyful experiences.This meeting is for women who are looking for g......More
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Sunday March 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Film Festival meet
Interviews
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Sunday March 22 2:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
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Sunday March 22 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Community and Connections
Neighbors coming together to read poetry.
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Sunday March 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Cub Scouts (Pack 16) - Webelos Den Meeting
Den Meeting for 4th Grade Webelos from Cub Scouts Pack 16.
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Sunday March 22 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
South OP Green Zone
meeting for rapid response organizers for south Oak Park
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Monday March 23 9:30am - 1:30pm CDT
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Monday March 23 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Monday March 23 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Monday March 23 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!
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Monday March 23 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Monday March 23 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Muslim women Eid gathering
group of friends will be gathering to celebrate Eid
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Monday March 23 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Monday March 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday March 23 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program
Beyond the Books Mentoring empowers teens to grow socially, emotionally, and personally while learning how to design their futures with intention. Through vision-building, goal setting, and real-world skill development, students discover who they are, what they want, an......More
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Monday March 23 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Wellness House Cancer Support Group
Wellness House Support Group
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Monday March 23 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Monday March 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Oak Park Meditation Group
OAK PARK MEDITATION GROUPThe Oak Park Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together.Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom and compassion. Through the practice, we l......More
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Monday March 23 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Monday March 23 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 9:45am - 1:45pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 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!
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Tuesday March 24 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday March 24 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Support Services Available for Those Caring for Seniors and Children
Are you a family caregiver?Do you ...*Take a relative, spouse, neighbor, child relative under 18, or significant other to medical appointments or shopping?*Prepare their meals for them?*Clean after them?*Make sure they take their medication or use medical devices?*Super......More
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Tuesday March 24 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol
Oak Park area adults get together to practice their conversational Spanish. There is no set agenda or formal training provided
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Tuesday March 24 3:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
đŹ Lights, Camera, Community
đŹ LIGHTS ⢠CAMERA ⢠COMMUNITY IS BACK! đĽâ¨Where creativity meets opportunity and every student becomes a storyteller.Step into a program designed to unlock the digital brilliance inside todayâs teens. Lights ⢠Camera ⢠Community gives students hands-on experience ......More
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Tuesday March 24 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Supported Storytime & Family Play
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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Tuesday March 24 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday March 24 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Moms Demand Action
Need projection screen. We will bring computers
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Tuesday March 24 6:45pm - 8:30pm CDT
PING! Board Meeting
board meeting
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Tuesday March 24 7:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Greenbax ASH + ROAD Foundation Meeting
Meet and Greet between orgs to discuss upcoming events
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Wednesday March 25 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Wednesday March 25 9:45am - 11:45am CDT
AWN Meet up
AWN Member Meet upArbor West is focused on making Oak Park and the surrounding communities more aging friendly.Our Monthly Member Meet ups are a chance to meet and engage with others
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Wednesday March 25 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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 March 25 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Admin Team Meeting
Team meeting offsite for us
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Wednesday March 25 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
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 March 25 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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Wednesday March 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Wednesday March 25 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Under The Tuscan Sun"
In Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old San Francisco writer, gets a divorce that leaves her with terminal writer's block and depression. Later, she decides to buy a house in Tuscany in order to change her life
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Wednesday March 25 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Wednesday March 25 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
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Wednesday March 25 2:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Admin Team Meeting
Team meeting offsite for us
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Wednesday March 25 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Spoken Word Wednesdays
Speak your truth. Share your voice.Join us for **Spoken Word Wednesdays**A space to create, perform, andvibe through poetry, rhythm, and real stories.Teens Only
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Wednesday March 25 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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Wednesday March 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board (LETAB) is more than a club itâs a movement. This teen-led team shapes real decisions, launches creative projects, and builds programs that make an impact at the Oak Park Public Library and across the community.Whether youâre in middle s......More
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Wednesday March 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Wednesday March 25 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting
Review meeting materials (PDF)
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Wednesday March 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Thursday March 26 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!
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Thursday March 26 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Tech Help Drop-In
Tech Help Drop-InHave a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes.......More
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Thursday March 26 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Justice Talks: Lunch & Learn with Pro Bono Network
Pro Bono Network staff, volunteers, and partner agency staff will lead discussion on a current legal issue being faced in our state-wide community. This is an opportunity to learn more from attorneys engaged in our community and find out about opportunities to get engag......More
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Thursday March 26 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Thursday March 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Thursday March 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Thursday March 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday March 26 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Fishing Club
Spring Tournaments
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Thursday March 26 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Oak Park End of Life Coalition Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition
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Thursday March 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
PokĂŠmon Club
Join other PokĂŠmon enthusiasts at our very first PokĂŠmon Club! There will be something for everyone, including fans of the card game, anime and PokĂŠmon Go. Best for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday March 26 5:15pm - 6:15pm CDT
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Thursday March 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Teen Debate Club
Join us for Teen Debate Club, where your voice matters! Whether you're a seasoned debater or just starting out, our club offers a fun and supportive space to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and explore fun topics.
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Thursday March 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 3)
Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought? This three-part workshop will teach you how to make your own zines and chapbooks; providing examples of various types of style, construction, and content you can focus on as a creator; a......More
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Thursday March 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Villa Oaks Condo Meeting
Condo Annual Meeting
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Thursday March 26 6:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Launching PODS
This is a launch meeting for a new progressive activism group in Oak Park, trying to draw more men (especially dads) into community support. We will be presenting our structure, organizational pillars, groupings, and initial initiatives. We're expecting 25-35 attendees.......More
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Thursday March 26 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Community game night for adults
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Friday March 27 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy
AcompaĂąanos para una media hora de cuentos en espaĂąol con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudarĂĄ con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentarĂĄ el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.Este programa estĂĄ abierto a todos los niĂąo......More
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Friday March 27 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!
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Friday March 27 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Oak Park Line Dance
Line Dancing
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Friday March 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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 March 27 1:45pm - 5:45pm CDT
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Friday March 27 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
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Saturday March 28 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Saturday March 28 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
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Saturday March 28 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Legal Wellness Clinic
When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case? A new local non-profit legal aid, the Legal Wellness Clinic, is partnering with OPPL to bring free legal check-ups to the library on......More
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Saturday March 28 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Legal Wellness Clinic
When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case? A new local non-profit legal aid, the Legal Wellness Clinic, is partnering with OPPL to bring free legal check-ups to the library on......More
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Saturday March 28 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal
Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal
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Saturday March 28 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Language Conversation
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
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Saturday March 28 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!
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Saturday March 28 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Saturday March 28 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Saturday March 28 11:30am - 4:00pm CDT
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Saturday March 28 11:45am - 1:45pm CDT
West Cook Reading Group
Come discuss this weekâs reading with comrades. We will reading sections 1-6 of Marta Harneckerâs Ideas for the Struggle. Even if you havenât read the text you are welcome to come. There will be refreshments and snacks.
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Saturday March 28 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
NLC
Team Meeting
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Saturday March 28 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Saturday March 28 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Welcome Baby Jackson
Inportant Conversations While Preparing for a new Baby
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Saturday March 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Sunday March 29 12:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Sunday March 29 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Sunday March 29 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Sunday March 29 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Sunday March 29 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
The Truth About Dating
This is a free, community-oriented, educational workshop hosted by Shawn Travis. The workshop is designed to help adults learn the fundamentals of dating and understand how men and women communicate and interact in relationships. No fees will be charged, and it is open ......More
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Sunday March 29 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Green Zone
OP Green Zone
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Monday March 30 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
School's Out: Little Miss Ann Music Show!
Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums. She is also a former Chicago Public School teacher, an instructor at Chicago's iconic Old Town School of Folk Music, a social justic......More
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Monday March 30 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Monday March 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams.
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Monday March 30 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday March 30 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Wellness House Cancer Support Group
Wellness House Support Group
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Monday March 30 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Soft Launch
Live recording conversation and interactive session
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Monday March 30 5:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Monday March 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
ABC and Ds of Medicare
A B C and Ds of MedicareI will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend.Free seminar!Worked well last March!
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Tuesday March 31 through April 26
Idea Box: Arab American Heritage Month
This vibrant cultural month in the Idea Box is designed to foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Arab American heritage through a rich tapestry of art, clothing, flags, and books. Participants will have the opportunity to see the diverse and vibrant cul......More
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Tuesday March 31 9:45am - 1:45pm CDT
Wild + Free Fair
Homeschool meetup
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Tuesday March 31 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tuesday March 31 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Springtime Storytime and Craft
Hop into spring, as we read stories, share songs, and play with puppets. This storytime will be followed by a spring-themed craft.
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Tuesday March 31 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday March 31 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tuesday March 31 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol
Oak Park area adults get together to practice their conversational Spanish. There is no set agenda or formal training provided
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Tuesday March 31 6:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Artists & Crafters Gathering
Artists and crafter gather together to socialize, inspire and collaborate.
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Tuesday March 31 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday March 31 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
VIRTUAL: An Introduction to News Media Literacy
In this workshop, you'll learn practical skills for assessing the credibility of information from different outlets and strategies for building a set of reliable sources you can return to regularly. Modern media is increasingly confusing, with a mix of professionally pr......More
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Tuesday March 31 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Thrive Talks Community Education Series: Befriending Your Inner and Outer Critic: Building a Better Relationship with Others and Yourself
Befriending Your Inner and Outer Critic: Building a Better Relationship with Others and Yourself - Many of us walk around with inner and outer critic parts - reactions to ourselves or others that are marked by anger or shame. Through accessible storytelling and body-ba......More
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Wednesday April 1 through April 30
Art Exhibition: "Tales From Acorn Valley" by Lucy Rose Till-Campbell
Artist statement"In 2022 I started doodling the adventures of an elf named Cranberry and her little brother Milkweed, who lived in an acorn cottage in the middle of the woods. I began sending cartoons featuring their adventures to my niece and nephews in the Czech Repub......More
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Wednesday April 1 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Wednesday April 1 9:30am - 1:30pm CDT
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Wednesday April 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
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Wednesday April 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Pop-Up Play
Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up for some extra "in tents" playtime! (Like, intense? But we have play tents? We love a dad joke.) Come get some wiggles out and probably a few giggles, too. Caregivers required, best for children 0-6.
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Wednesday April 1 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Meet a Violin Concert & Storytime
Enjoy a violin demonstration and storytime for ages 3-6 with musician Nissa Anderson. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games and try out a real violin!
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Wednesday April 1 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Wednesday April 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "American Fiction"
In American Fiction, Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that prope......More
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Wednesday April 1 2:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
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Wednesday April 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Make Your Own Bookmarks
We'll supply paper, markers, string, and a laminator, you bring your creativity! Design your own bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts, and we will laminate them so you can keep them forever!
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Wednesday April 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
The ABC and Ds of Medicare
A B C and Ds of MedicareI will be mailing out invites to locals who are approaching 65, but all are welcome to attend.Free seminar!Worked well last March!
