Alcuin Montessori Middle School

We will meet in the space to complete the day's school lessons.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Detection by Daylight

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

DEI Team Meeting

Staff Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Body Bliss: Craft Your Own Body Glow

A fun, hands-on program where teens learn to make their own body scrubs, oils, and other natural self-care products. Participants will explore simple, creative ways to practice wellness, express individuality, and learn about the benefits of natural ingredientsâall whil......More

A fun, hands-on program where teens learn to make their own body scrubs, oils, and other natural self-care products. Participants will explore simple, creative ways to practice wellness, express individuality, and learn about the benefits of natural ingredientsâall while making products they can take home and enjoy.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Students4Kina

Students4Kina meeting to strategize how to increase student and family involvement in the election.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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

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 school, high school, or a young adult looking to level up, LETAB gives you a platform to:Use your voice to influence library events, spaces, and servicesCreate projects that reflect what youth actually wantBuild leadership skills through hands-on teamwork and real responsibilitiesMake your mark in the community through service, advocacy, and outreachConnect with a squad of driven, creative, and welcoming peersIf you want to lead, create, build community, or simply be heard, LETAB is your space.We meet weekly, and each session brings new ideas, challenges, and opportunities to make something meaningful happen.Come shape the future. Join LETAB.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Kiwanis District Meeting

Business meeting of Kiwanis Clubs in our district

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Moms Demand Action

Approx 30 volunteers. Just need tables and chairs for making gifts for Survivors of Gun Violence.

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Open Circle Men's Group

Group for men to discuss issues in their lives

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

CPS Math Thinking Coaches

math training provided to CPS interventionists and instructional coaches

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

African American Christian Foundation Pharmacy Orientation

Pharmacy Testing

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

DEI Team Meeting

Staff Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Students4Kina Town Hall with Kina Collins

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Craft Corner: Collage Cards

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create fun valentines or greeting cards for friends and family and save money while youâre at it. Feel free to bring any old cards, books, magazines, fun paper or embellishments you might like to use and/or share.......More

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create fun valentines or greeting cards for friends and family and save money while youâre at it. Feel free to bring any old cards, books, magazines, fun paper or embellishments you might like to use and/or share. But also feel free to come empty-handed--we'll have basic supplies on hand.This event will be repeated at the Main Branch on Wednesday, February 11th at 4 p.m. and look for more Craft Corner events coming this spring!

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Art Exhibit Reception: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. The collected works exhibited in Dreamscapes invite each individual to participate in the colors and activities on the island of Mombasa, as well as mainland Nairobi. Some scenes depict fishermen celebrating the abundance of......More

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. The collected works exhibited in Dreamscapes invite each individual to participate in the colors and activities on the island of Mombasa, as well as mainland Nairobi. Some scenes depict fishermen celebrating the abundance of the dayâs catch, while others give us a glimpse of busy villagers going about their daily chores. Still other paintings are creations that were glimpsed in dreams, such as fairy villages amongst the trees.Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.Artist statement"My work began as simple sketches that would allow me to pass the time while I waited between performances. I was an acrobat who traveled frequently and I sketched in between shows. Often, I would gift my sketches to those around me. When I settled in Oak Park, IL in 2009, those sketches evolved into larger pieces that reminded me of home.I was born in Mombasa, Kenya. I am the youngest of eight children in a family of cultural entertainers, dancers, and acrobats. I came to the USA in 2003 with the Kenya Safari Acrobats. Iâve traveled and performed in many countries as an acrobat." âAmani Borah

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Book discussion

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Your Tax Bill Explained

Join us for an informative program on your 2025 tax bill. Assessor Fritz Kaegi will be on hand to explain your tax bill and answer your questions.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

OAK PARK WRITER'S GROUP

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

Oak Park Raging Grannies and Friends Rehearsal

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Rapbrary: Roy Kinsey Performance

đź LIVE PERFORMANCEWith Roy Kinsey and DJ WallaceVisit the Main Library Idea Box to view the installation Deangelo's World at 7:30 pm, followed by a live performance at 8 pm in the Veterans Room by Chicago-based rapper, librarian, and cultural worker Roy Kinsey. The pe......More

đź LIVE PERFORMANCEWith Roy Kinsey and DJ WallaceVisit the Main Library Idea Box to view the installation Deangelo's World at 7:30 pm, followed by a live performance at 8 pm in the Veterans Room by Chicago-based rapper, librarian, and cultural worker Roy Kinsey. The performance will feature selections primarily from Blackie, marking a return to the work that helped shape Rapbraryâs origin story. Following the performance, DJ Wallace sets the tone for celebration as the community is invited to explore Deangeloâs World in the Main Library Idea Box.Learn more about Deangeloâs World and related events.This program is brought to the Oak Park community through a partnership between the Oak Park Public Library, the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park Township and the Oak Park & River Forest Community Foundation.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

LaLeche League

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

LaLeche League

Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Older Adult Coffee Hour

Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Collaborative Beatmaking 101

Experiment with musical ideas in a collaborative group setting! This workshop will overview the basics of creating beats and musical ideas with Ableton Live and library equipment available in the Creative Studio. Attendees will have the opportunity to experiment with a ......More

Experiment with musical ideas in a collaborative group setting! This workshop will overview the basics of creating beats and musical ideas with Ableton Live and library equipment available in the Creative Studio. Attendees will have the opportunity to experiment with a keyboard and MIDI controller while contributing to a collaborative group recording.Patrons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) caregiver for this event.The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Pop-Up Play

Some of our most popular Stay and Play items are popping up in the Storytime Room 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.  #FridayFun

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Oak Park Line Dance

Line Dance Class

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Annual Meeting

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Friday Mtg Group

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library Day is a day when thousands of libraries across the world celebrate library magic with free, fun, fabulous activities for families. Throughout the day, kids and families can participate in storytimes, pop-up play, and crafts in the Childre......More

Take Your Child to the Library Day is a day when thousands of libraries across the world celebrate library magic with free, fun, fabulous activities for families. Throughout the day, kids and families can participate in storytimes, pop-up play, and crafts in the Children's Services Area. Get a library card, browse our amazing collection, play, make friends, and discover the wonders of the library! Activities & events9 am-2 pm: Community coloring table, scavenger hunt, and play 10 am: Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime (ages 0-5 with caregiver)11 am: Young & Restless Storytime (ages 0-2 with caregiver)11:30 am: Stay & Play (ages 0-5 with caregiver)1:30 pm: Lego Club (ages 4-11)Explore the Main Library Children's Services Area.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Village of Oak Park MRC Quarterly meeting

Quarterly meeting of the Village of Oak Park Public Health Department Medica Reserve Corps

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Tax Xi Zeta Youth Advisors CPR Training

CPR Training for Youth Advisors

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting

The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 80,000 members and chapters in all 50 states. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to mak......More

The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 80,000 members and chapters in all 50 states. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Meet & Greet with Congressional Candidate

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Young & Restless

#babytoddler

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Stay & Play

Storytime's over, but the fun continues! Play, chat, dance - whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Ananda Chicago

Meditation Group

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Puzzle Swap

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 50 pieces and a maximum of 2000 pieces in the original box.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Vegetable Gardening with the Deep Roots Project

Deep Roots Project and BEAT Roots Showcase High Yield "Transformational Gardening" Method.Hands-on event features Deep Roots' compost based method, native plants, and simple "milk jug" winter sowing for bigger home harvest.Please register at: deep-roots-project.org

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

LEGO Club

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! Drop in and build your dreams.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Womens Fellowship

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47991 Meeting

Daisy Girl Scouts Troop 47991 Meeting

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

OCC Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

317 WISCONSIN CONDO ASSOCIATION

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Brownie Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836

Troop meeting

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Jack and Jill Business Meeting

Teen Business Meeting

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

The Tigers who Came to Par(Tea)

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Jack and Jill Business Meeting

Teen Business Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Girl Scouts Troop 47881

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47991 Meeting

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 47791 Meeting

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Girl Scouts Troop 47337 Meeting

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Micahâs birthday

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

2/9/26 12-3:30

Mediation Session

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Mix of Minds Meeting

Monthly discussion of articles selected by group members

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

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

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, and how to create a step-by-step plan to achieve it.Our mentors guide teens through engaging activities, honest conversations, and practical challenges that build confidence, leadership, and lifelong interpersonal skills.Beyond the Books teaches teens how to understand themselves, dream boldly, and turn their vision into action, one intentional step at a time.What Makes Beyond the Books Different?Instead of telling teens what to do, we teach them how to design their lives with intention and follow through with discipline.Instead of lecturing, we use engaging activities, real conversations, mentorship, and hands-on challenges that make learning real, fun, and immediately useful.Perfect For Teens WhoâŚâ Want to grow mentally, emotionally, and sociallyâ Are ready to dream bigger and build a planâ Need guidance, structure, and positive role modelsâ Want a safe space where they can be themselves, be heard, and be supportedâ Are leadersâor ready to become oneParents Love It BecauseâŚYour teen gains skills that improve school performance, behavior, confidence, and decision-making skills that last long after the program ends.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

How to Build a PC for Teens!

đ§ Build Your Own PC: A Hands-On Tech Workshop for Teens!Calling all gamers, creators, and future tech pros! Want to learn what really goes on inside a computerâand even build one yourself? Join us at the library for an exciting, hands-on PC Building Workshop designed j......More

đ§ Build Your Own PC: A Hands-On Tech Workshop for Teens!Calling all gamers, creators, and future tech pros! Want to learn what really goes on inside a computerâand even build one yourself? Join us at the library for an exciting, hands-on PC Building Workshop designed just for teens.No experience neededâjust curiosity and a willingness to roll up your sleeves!This is the perfect opportunity to explore STEM, build practical skills, and connect with other tech-minded teens in a fun, supportive environment.Spots are limited, so register today and start building your tech futureâone component at a time!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

Wellness House Cancer Support Group

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Collaboration for Early Childhood Board of Directors Meeting

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Oak Park Public Library Special Board Meeting

Meeting agenda and materials will be linked from this pageâand via oppl.org/boardâ48 hours before the meeting date.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Photo Club

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Cre8tive Buzz Meetup

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Baby Lapsit

#babytoddler

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

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Scrabble Club

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels and ages are welcome.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Senior Citizen's Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol

Oak Park area adults get together to practice conversational Spanish. There is no set agenda or formal training.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Let's Make a Junk Journal

Transform 'junk' into art! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn about the art of junk journaling and how you can create your own junk journal.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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

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 toys are available to help children be successful. Siblings welcome.Stay after class to play and chat with other parents and families!Classes are coordinated by Shelley, a neurodivergent childrenâs librarian with a disabled brother and a bachelors in Speech and Hearing Science. Email Shelley with questions: [email protected]#SupportedProgramming

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Latine Author Book Cafe: "A Woman of Endurance"

Book Club pick: A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-FigueroaSummary: "A groundbreaking historical novel from a heralded author that explores the seldom discussed Puerto Rican Atlantic Slave Trade. At a time when importing humans from Africa had been prohibited by the ......More

Book Club pick: A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-FigueroaSummary: "A groundbreaking historical novel from a heralded author that explores the seldom discussed Puerto Rican Atlantic Slave Trade. At a time when importing humans from Africa had been prohibited by the Spanish Crown, Pola and other slave women provide their master with babies who are immediately taken away and sold on the auction block. Her serial rapes by a number of men are routine and often provided entertainment for the master and his friends. Understandably she grows into an angry, distrustful and combative woman who lives life in survival mode at all times. After repeated attempts at escape and having been beaten almost to death, she is sent to a new plantation owner as payment of a gambling debt. Pola's life in the second plantation is much more bearable than her past experience. In this new hacienda, she is taken in by a supportive group of other enslaved black women. Within the confines of this enslaved community, she encounters a wide variety of people and situations that are new to her. Cautious and still hostile, she begins to find her way this new environment and the people in it, leading to conflicting feelings and much soul-searching. Among the people she meets is a Chachita, a young woman who becomes a surrogate daughter to her, and SimĂłn, a man who, amazingly, takes nothing from her and offers her a hand in friendship. Her physical and emotional wounds begin to heal as she finds more freedom of movement and emotional support than she has known since captivity. Ultimately, she begins to reconcile her brutal past with a more nurturing present in which she allows herself to trust and love again."âprovided by publisher

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Town Hall

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

SU409 Service Unit Meeting

Monthly meeting

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

GLR Planning Committee

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

ACCENT CARE HOME HEALTH

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

ECONOMY SHOP BOARD MEETING

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Understanding Gender Fluidity

AN program on Understanding Gender Fluidity

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

VOP Benchmarking Data Jam

Missed the benchmarking deadline? No worries. Join the Village of Oak Park for a Benchmarking Data Jam on 2/11! During this hands-on workshop building owners and managers will learn how to set up a FREE account in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, how to set up your buildi......More

Missed the benchmarking deadline? No worries. Join the Village of Oak Park for a Benchmarking Data Jam on 2/11! During this hands-on workshop building owners and managers will learn how to set up a FREE account in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, how to set up your building profile, how to collect and enter monthly energy and water use data for your whole building, and how to share your data to comply with the Village of Oak Park's Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance.Bring your laptop, information about the age and size of your building, 12 months of utility bills, and we'll help you enter your data, too!All levels of knowledge and experience with benchmarking and energy management are welcome.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

DEI Team Meeting

Staff Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Read to a Dog

Dogs enjoy listening to children read and love the cuddles! Visit the Children's Desk to sign up for a 10-minute reading slot. Book suggestions are provided, or you can choose your own. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Spoken Words 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

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Craft Corner: Collage Cards

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create fun valentines or greeting cards for friends and family and save money while youâre at it. Feel free to bring any old cards, books, magazines, fun paper or embellishments you might like to use and/or share.......More

Join us to make collage cards. This is a great chance to create fun valentines or greeting cards for friends and family and save money while youâre at it. Feel free to bring any old cards, books, magazines, fun paper or embellishments you might like to use and/or share. But also feel free to come empty-handed--we'll have basic supplies on hand.Look for more Craft Corner events coming this spring!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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

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 school, high school, or a young adult looking to level up, LETAB gives you a platform to:Use your voice to influence library events, spaces, and servicesCreate projects that reflect what youth actually wantBuild leadership skills through hands-on teamwork and real responsibilitiesMake your mark in the community through service, advocacy, and outreachConnect with a squad of driven, creative, and welcoming peersIf you want to lead, create, build community, or simply be heard, LETAB is your space.We meet weekly, and each session brings new ideas, challenges, and opportunities to make something meaningful happen.Come shape the future. Join LETAB.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Film Screening: "Rapbrarian: Reading Came First"

đź FILM SCREENINGRapbrarian: Reading Came First at Oak Park Village HallRapbrary is a living archive founded by Chicago-based rapper, librarian, and cultural worker Roy Kinsey, rooted in the belief that hip-hop is literature and libraries are cultural sanctuaries. Join......More

đź FILM SCREENINGRapbrarian: Reading Came First at Oak Park Village HallRapbrary is a living archive founded by Chicago-based rapper, librarian, and cultural worker Roy Kinsey, rooted in the belief that hip-hop is literature and libraries are cultural sanctuaries. Join us for a special screening of Rapbrarian: Reading Came First, the documentary chronicling Roy Kinseyâs journey as both rapper and librarian and the creation of Rapbrary as a radical act of cultural preservation. The film explores literacy, hip-hop, censorship, and the library as a site of imagination, survival, and resistance.Please note: This film screening will take place at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302 in Room 201.About Rapbrary at the Main LibraryAt Oak Park Public Library, Rapbrary unfolds as a multi-week immersive experience blending live performance, film, installation, visual art, music, and storytellingâcentering Black imagination, freedom of expression, and the power of story as resistance. The Idea Box installation Deangeloâs World invites visitors into the interior life of a sensitive, creative Black child inspired by Kinsey's book Deangelo and the Dandelion. Through environmental design, books, and visual storytelling, the installation centers tenderness, imagination, and resilience, creating a space where softness and strength coexist.Related:Through February 27: Deangelo's World in the Idea BoxThursday, February 26, 6 pm: Rapbrary Closing CelebrationThis program is brought to the Oak Park community through a partnership between the Oak Park Public Library, the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park Township and the Oak Park & River Forest Community Foundation.

123 Madison St, Room 201, Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

VIRTUAL: Classroom Kitchen: Brownies, Blondies & Brookies

Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trio of bar treats! Weâll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies. Learn tips for customizing textures, flavors, and swirls to create your own signature bars.Recipes will be emailed approximat......More

Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trio of bar treats! Weâll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies. Learn tips for customizing textures, flavors, and swirls to create your own signature bars.Recipes will be emailed approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled program.

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The Great Migration & The Great War: Engines of Change

Join Clarence Goodman for this presentation on the Great Migration and the Great War, and how they permanently changed the American landscape.About Clarence GoodmanMusician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman will discuss the relationship between two seis......More

Join Clarence Goodman for this presentation on the Great Migration and the Great War, and how they permanently changed the American landscape.About Clarence GoodmanMusician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman will discuss the relationship between two seismic events taking place as the 20th Century approached: the relocation of more than six million Black Americans from the rural South to the cities of the North, Midwest, and West, and World War I, also known as the Great War.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

RfR Monthly Meeting

RfR Monthly Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

League of Women Voters Great Decisions

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

DEI Team Meeting

Staff Meeting

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Fishing Club

Will meet to recap ice fishing trip and plan spring fishing trips. Updates on faculty sponsor through oprf.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Toastmasters February 12, 2025 Meeting

Toastmasters regular monthly meeting.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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

Acompaùanos para una media hora de cuentos en espaùol con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudarå con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentarå el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.Este programa estå abierto a todos los niùos de edades 3 a 6 aùos y sus cuidadores, y es mejor para aquellos que les gustaría estar inmersos en el idioma espaùol.Join us for a Spanish language Storytime facilitated by Kathy Valdivia. Come hear stories, songs, and dancing! This program is open to all children ages 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers, and is best for those who are eager to be immersed in Spanish language.  #FridayFun

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Oak Park Line Dance

Oak Park Line Dance

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Friday Knitting Group

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

School's Out: Storytime with Brookfield Zoo

In some places, it feels like winter all year long! Learn about the diverse wildlife that calls the Arctic and Antarctic home without having to brave the cold. After storytime, stick around for hands-on play and exploration stations. We will be joined by experts from th......More

In some places, it feels like winter all year long! Learn about the diverse wildlife that calls the Arctic and Antarctic home without having to brave the cold. After storytime, stick around for hands-on play and exploration stations. We will be joined by experts from the Brookfield Zoo, but no live animals. Sorry, Mr. Polar Bear! Best for ages 3-6 with a grown-up.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Bring Your Own Coffee Hour

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Celebrate Black History Month With Mama Edie

Join storyteller Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong to celebrate Black History Month and honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader renowned for his kindness and commitment to fairness. Listen to Mama Edie's stories about marching with Dr. King when she was just 15 years ......More

Join storyteller Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong to celebrate Black History Month and honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader renowned for his kindness and commitment to fairness. Listen to Mama Edie's stories about marching with Dr. King when she was just 15 years old, and share your own experiences to demonstrate how you contribute to the vital history of truth and justice.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

TikTok, Brain Teasers and Trivia w/ Mr. T

TikTok, Brain Teasers & Trivia w/ Mr. T is a high-energy, interactive pop-up experience designed to challenge the mind, spark creativity, and build community all while having a crazy amount of fun. Teens will jump into fast-paced trivia battles, optical illusions, emoji......More

TikTok, Brain Teasers & Trivia w/ Mr. T is a high-energy, interactive pop-up experience designed to challenge the mind, spark creativity, and build community all while having a crazy amount of fun. Teens will jump into fast-paced trivia battles, optical illusions, emoji puzzles, TikTok-style challenges, and friendly competitions that keep them thinking, laughing, and expressing themselves.Led by Mr. T, a mentor known for uplifting youth and making learning feel real and relevant, this pop-up blends critical thinking with relatable, social-media-inspired games. Students walk away more confident, more connected, and more self-aware and parents get peace of mind knowing their teens are in a safe, supported, and enriching space.Itâs fun with a purpose, designed to sharpen the brain, build leadership qualities, and give teens a place where they belong.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Chapter meeting

Chapter meeting

1136 North Euclid Ave, Oak Park , IL, 60302, US

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.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

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!

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

3D Printing for Kids

Use TinkerCAD to create a 3D object to be printed on the library's 3D Printers!We will learn about key design elements to create a 3D model for 3D Printing, including when your model needs support, minimum and maximum sizes, and much more!Best for kids in 3rd-5th gr......More

Use TinkerCAD to create a 3D object to be printed on the library's 3D Printers!We will learn about key design elements to create a 3D model for 3D Printing, including when your model needs support, minimum and maximum sizes, and much more!Best for kids in 3rd-5th grade.Attendees are expected to create a TinkerCAD account before the program to maximize our time to create. Patrons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) caregiver for this event.The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Audio Booth Reservation

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Young & Restless

#babytoddler

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Paginas y Platicas: "Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela"

¥Acompåùanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Elena Poniatowska, "Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela". Esta platica se llevarå a cabo en espaùol.Descripcion: Cartas imaginarias de la pintora y exiliada rusa An......More

¥Acompåùanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Elena Poniatowska, "Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela". Esta platica se llevarå a cabo en espaùol.Descripcion: Cartas imaginarias de la pintora y exiliada rusa Angelina Beloff a Diego Rivera, su compaùero durante diez aùos, a quien no ha podido seguir en su regreso a MÊxico. Tras compartir una dÊcada con Diego Rivera en París, Angelina Beloff sufre la muerte de su hijo y la partida de su amante a MÊxico. En el estudio del pintor, la atenaza la soledad de los aùos de posguerra en Europa y ni siquiera en la pintura encuentra consuelo. Su catarsis son las cartas que le escribe, que nunca tienen respuesta y la hacen venir a MÊxico.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

friends gathering

we are friends will be gathering and greeting each other. we do have adults and kids. and we will be bringing homemade food only.

845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Boyaris/Lachemacher Event

Meeting of family and friends to celebrate one year of love and community.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Boy Scout leadership training

introduction to leadership skills for Boy Scouts

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Crime & Coffee: "The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi"

Read about Wright Thompson's insight into the creation of The BarnRead the Open Letter about THE BARNThe Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi by Wright ThompsonA shocking and revelatory account of the murder of Emmett Till that lays bare how forces from a......More

Read about Wright Thompson's insight into the creation of The BarnRead the Open Letter about THE BARNThe Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi by Wright ThompsonA shocking and revelatory account of the murder of Emmett Till that lays bare how forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta in the long lead-up to the crime, and how the truth was erased for so long.

834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US