Oak Park Public Library
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Tuesday September 1 through September 30
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Sunday September 20 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Sunday September 20 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday September 20 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
World Peace
AN OPEN DISCUSSION MEETING AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME
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Sunday September 20 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Sunday September 20 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Shakespeare Fest
"Art thou a scholar or a scallywag? Join the Oak Park Public Library in celebration as we present the Eighth annual Shakespeare Fest! Enjoy such activities as a costume contest, coloring pages, crafts, an open mic where you can test your Shakespearan skills and, of cour......More
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Sunday September 20 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
CNSC - Creative Co-Working & Craft Exchange
Come and join Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club for a creative co-working & craft exchange & body doubling session! Age: 18+ Learn more and register: https://www.meetup.com/cayr-cnsc/events/315459862/
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Sunday September 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Whittier Daisy Troop Meeting-Bokar and Osting
Whittier Daisy Troop Meeting
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Sunday September 20 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Sunday September 20 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Girl Scout Troop Meeting
Oak Park GS junior/cadette September troop meeting
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Monday September 21 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Monday September 21 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 September 21 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
CNA Testing
Nursing Assistant Aptitude testing
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Monday September 21 1:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
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Monday September 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Aria Group Meeting
Shareholder's meeting
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Monday September 21 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program
Beyond the Books is more than a mentoring program, it's a place where teens build confidence, develop life skills, and form meaningful connections with trusted mentors and peers. Through engaging conversations, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences, participan......More
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Monday September 21 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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Monday September 21 4:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Monday September 21 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
CAB Meeting (Beyond Hunger)
Monthly meeting with RUSH Oak Park Hospital and Beyond Hunger - CAB (Community Advisory Board)
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Monday September 21 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Wellness House Cancer Support Group
Wellness House Cancer Support Group
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Monday September 21 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Oak Park Meditation Group
The 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 learn to touch in with th......More
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Monday September 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Village Government 101: Meet Clerk Waters
Meet the Oak Park Village's Clerk Waters in person! Clerk Waters will be answering questions about her role, including her outreach efforts, and her impact as a civil servant.
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Tuesday September 22 through October 24
Art Exhibit: "Collected Moments" by Michele Silvetti-Schmitt
"As an artist of the moment, I thrive on daily interaction with the work, acting on ideas as they occur. Repeating the action again and again is the through line of the work. The memory and mark of my hand are integral to each piece as I assemble the accumulated element......More
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Tuesday September 22 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tuesday September 22 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
Weâre 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; any necessary cancellations will be posted by 9:30 AM on th......More
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Tuesday September 22 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday September 22 12:00pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Tuesday September 22 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday September 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Scrabble Club
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
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Tuesday September 22 1:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
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Tuesday September 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Kids' Decorate-Your-Own Sukkah Craft Project
Kids' Decorate-Your-Own Sukkah project All are welcome to come learn about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and decorate mini-sukkahs with leaves, branches, and berries! This harvest holiday is celebrated by building outdoor huts called sukkahs, and enjoying meals there wit......More
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Tuesday September 22 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
PokĂŠmon Club
Join other PokĂŠmon enthusiasts for 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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Tuesday September 22 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Friends meeting for Spanish conversation
Informal group meeting to practice Spanish conversation. Participants are of advanced beginner to intermediate skill level in Spanish speaking.
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Tuesday September 22 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
From Kitchen to Compost: A Food Waste Awareness Forum
Let's dig in to food waste awareness prevention. Join the Village of Oak Park, the Oak Park Public Library and local experts to learn about the impact of food waste, what our community is doing to combat these issues and find out more about what you can do to help.
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Tuesday September 22 5:45pm - 7:30pm CDT
12 Oaks HOA board meeting
HOA board meeting
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Tuesday September 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Community Report Back with Cynthia Brito, PhD
This event is a community reportback on the study: *Constellations of Collective Care and Gendered Exploitation: Mutual Aid in Chicago's New Arrival Crisis*, which is a qualitative study of how Chicago's mutual-aid networks organized direct material support during the c......More
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Tuesday September 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday September 22 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
EBOR Meeting
Scouting Eagle Board of Review Meeting
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Wednesday September 23 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Wednesday September 23 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
A 5-Week Workshop for People Who've Been Meaning to Write
Each week, a small group of eight community members will gather around a short reading, pick up our pens, and write for ten uninterrupted minutes. Prompts will be provided, but their use is not required. With Bobby Hulme-Lippert facilitating, group members will share th......More
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Wednesday September 23 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 September 23 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 September 23 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 23 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Oak Park Township Healthy Options bookgroup
book group discussion with lunch
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Wednesday September 23 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Wednesday September 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "East Side Sushi"
Juana, a working-class, single mother, decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Against all odds, she fights to achieve her dream of becoming a sushi chef.
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Wednesday September 23 4:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Middle School Meetup at Maze
Looking for something to do after school? Stop by the Maze Branch to play video games, board games or hang out, and connect with other teens. Library staff will also be there to offer on the spot book recommendations so feel free to bring any questions you may have abou......More
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Wednesday September 23 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
3D Design with TinkerCAD for Kids
Come learn how to 3D model in TinkerCAD! Kids will learn some basic tips and tricks for 3D modeling and 3D printing, which they can then use to make their own 3D creations! No experience necessary, some computer basics helpful.Kids are required to have a TinkerCAD accou......More
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Wednesday September 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
The Creative Plug
The Creative Plug is the ultimate DIY lab where creativity comes to life! This hands-on program gives teens the opportunity to explore a variety of fun and exciting arts and crafts while learning new skills and expressing their unique style. Participants will create pro......More
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Wednesday September 23 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 23 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Western Cook County Executive Board Meeting
Executive Board Meeting
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Wednesday September 23 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Film Study
Film Study for Players
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Wednesday September 23 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park Public Library Regular Board Meeting
Review meeting materials
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Wednesday September 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Author Visit: Stephanie Soileau
Hear from local author Stephanie Soileau as she discusses her newest book Should the Waters Take Us.Books will be available to purchase through The Dandelion Bookshop.Stephanie SoileauShe is the author of the story collection LAST ONE OUT SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS (Little, Br......More
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Wednesday September 23 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
EBOR Meeting
Eagle Board of Review Meeting
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Thursday September 24 9:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Thursday September 24 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 September 24 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
OPRF Chamber of Commerce Affinity Group Meeting for Local Solo Entrepreneurs
Join the Chamberâs Solo Entrepreneurs Affinity Group for a monthly gathering created to connect, encourage, and support independent operators. Each session gives solo entrepreneurs a space to celebrate progress, share challenges, and learn from peers who understand what......More
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Thursday September 24 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
Weâre 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; any necessary cancellations will be posted by 9:30 AM on th......More
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Thursday September 24 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Oak Park Township Healthy Options bookgroup
OPT Healthy Options book group
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Thursday September 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday September 24 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Thursday September 24 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition Monthly Meeting
Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition monthly meeting
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Thursday September 24 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Craft Corner: Collage Cards
Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to get a head start on fall and winter holiday cards or greeting, birthday, or thank you cards for friends and family and save money while youâre at it. Feel free to bring any old cards, books, magazines, fun paper o......More
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Thursday September 24 4:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Oak Leyden Graduation
Graduation for our Early Intervention participants. Families and children are invited.
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Thursday September 24 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Talk Your Talk
Talk Your Talk is a discussion-based program for high school and college students who want to share ideas, explore different perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations. Each session features open, respectful discussions on topics chosen by participants, creati......More
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Thursday September 24 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Moms Demand Action Postcards to Voters
Writing postcards to voters
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Thursday September 24 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Art Exhibit Reception: "Collected Moments" by Michele Silvetti-Schmitt
Art Reception: Meet artist Michele Silvetti-Schmitt and enjoy light refreshments.Collected Moments will be on view from September 22 through October 24 in the Main Library Gallery."As an artist of the moment, I thrive on daily interaction with the work, acting on ideas ......More
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Thursday September 24 6:30pm - 8:15pm CDT
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Thursday September 24 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Stretch Life Group
A life group built to support each other while being stretched throughout life's journey.
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Thursday September 24 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park Youth Huskies Film Review
Team film review
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Friday September 25 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GNY Midwest Team Meeting
GNY Midwest Loss Control Team Meeting. Our Midwest loss control team consists of field consultants who cover various territories within the Midwest region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin primarily). We assess commercial property risks in the habitational spa......More
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Friday September 25 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Friday September 25 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 September 25 11:00am - 11:30am 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 September 25 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Friday September 25 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Friday September 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
MHS Presents: Play & Laugh
Get ready to think fast, laugh hard, and have fun! Play & Laugh is packed with exciting trivia, interactive games, friendly competitions, and team challenges designed to bring teens together. Participants will test their knowledge, solve creative challenges, build teamw......More
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Saturday September 26 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Language Conversation Hour
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 September 26 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 September 26 10:00am - 1:30pm CDT
Free Art Supplies for You!
FREE Art Supplies for Everyone! 10am-1pm Take what you need, leave want you can. Donations accepted on-site but not required. Declutter those art supplies you haven't touched in years and find what truly inspires you! [email protected]
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Saturday September 26 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Youth Meeting
Youth Group/Parents meeting
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Saturday September 26 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
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Saturday September 26 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Young & Restless
#babytoddler
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Saturday September 26 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Photography Practice
Practicing photography with the equipment
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Saturday September 26 1:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
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Sunday September 27 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Oak Park Area Association of REALTORSÂŽ Home Improvement Fair
Home Improvement Fair
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Sunday September 27 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Sunday September 27 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Free Church Small Group
We will be meeting as a small group for Bible Study. We will utilize literary and biblical commentary resources at the library.
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Sunday September 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club - Book Exchange
Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club - Book Exchange Ages: 18+ Learn more and register: https://www.meetup.com/cayr-cnsc/events/?type=upcoming
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Sunday September 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Sunday September 27 2:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
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Sunday September 27 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
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Monday September 28 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 September 28 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
4th Monday Book Club
We will discuss Al Capone's Beer Wars A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition By John J. Binder
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Monday September 28 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Beyond the Books Co-Ed Mentor Program
Beyond the Books is more than a mentoring program, it's a place where teens build confidence, develop life skills, and form meaningful connections with trusted mentors and peers. Through engaging conversations, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences, participan......More
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Monday September 28 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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Monday September 28 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Monday September 28 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Wellness House Cancer Support Group
Wellness House Cancer Support Group
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Monday September 28 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Monday September 28 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Model Airplane Group
Aficionados of Model Air Planes meetup
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Monday September 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Monday September 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
American Sign Language Conversation Hour- Deaf Awareness Month Celebration!
September is Deaf Awareness Month! Join us for a special celebration during our American Sign Language Conversation Hour.Join Oak Park staff on the fourth Monday of the month, beginning Monday, October 26 for an American Sign Language Conversation Hour. Members of the D......More
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Monday September 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Together We Vote: Voter Education Event
Are you ready to get active, engaged, and prepared for the 2026 midterm election? Join CHANGE Illinois to learn more about the November election, discuss who is on the ballot, and get ready to vote!
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Tuesday September 29 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
PerSisters Artists Support Group
Monthly meeting for local female artists to share inspiration, sources and support.
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Tuesday September 29 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
Weâre 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; any necessary cancellations will be posted by 9:30 AM on th......More
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Tuesday September 29 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Baby Lapsit
#babytoddler
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Tuesday September 29 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday September 29 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Tuesday September 29 1:15pm - 4:45pm CDT
AgeOptions Funded Agency Meeting
Annual AgeOptions, Funded Agency Meeting with partner agencies.
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Tuesday September 29 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Friends meeting to practice Spanish conversation
A gathering to practice Spanish conversation. Participants are advanced beginner to intermediate level Spanish speakers.
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Tuesday September 29 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
đŹ Lights, Camera, Community
Join us this year during our 4 unique experiences that focus on what is possible when you invest in yourself and the tools around you. We will learn how to use media & cameras as means of creating opportunities for yourself both personally and professionally. You will l......More
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Tuesday September 29 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Tuesday September 29 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Community Volunteering
Citizen volunteer group to stop the O'hare Flyer high speed train. We are recruiting volunteers and this is an informational meeting
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Tuesday September 29 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Out With Purpose Gala Meeting
Gala Planning Meeting
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Tuesday September 29 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Tuesday September 29 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club: Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
This is a support group meeting for neurodivergent adults in Chicago and the surrounds areas. You can read more about us and RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/cayr-cnsc
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Tuesday September 29 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
VIRTUAL: Ready, Set, Vote: A Conversation on Being an Informed Voter
Join a dynamic panel discussion on how to become a more informed and confident voter. We bring together a librarian, an Illinois Bar Association attorney, and a representative from the League of Women Voters of Illinois to share trusted resources for researching candida......More
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Wednesday September 30 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
The Writing Room: A 5-Week Workshop for People Who've Been Meaning to Write
Each week, a small group of eight community members will gather around a short reading, pick up our pens, and write for ten uninterrupted minutes. Prompts will be provided, but their use is not required. With Bobby Hulme-Lippert facilitating, group members will share th......More
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Wednesday September 30 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Wellness House Meditation with Sound + Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga and Sound, for anyone impacted by cancer.
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Wednesday September 30 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 September 30 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 September 30 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 30 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Ghostbusters"
The paratroopers of the paranormal face their greatest challenge when a woman discovers that her refrigerator leads directly to the gates of hell! With the whole world watching, it's up to the Ghostbusters to keep Manhattan from becoming a madhouse!
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Wednesday September 30 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 September 30 4:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Middle School Meetup at Maze
Looking for something to do after school? Stop by the Maze Branch to play video games, board games or hang out, and connect with other teens. Library staff will also be there to offer on the spot book recommendations so feel free to bring any questions you may have abou......More
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Wednesday September 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 30 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Wednesday September 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Film Study
Film Study for Players
