Art Exhibit: "Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson

The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family. It included some of the following brooding pronouncements: âThe white family has achieved a high degree of stability and is maintaining th......More

The controversial Moynihan Report of 1965 delivered a bleak and problematic assessment on the state of the African American family. It included some of the following brooding pronouncements: âThe white family has achieved a high degree of stability and is maintaining that stability. By contrast, the family structure of lower-class Negroes is highly unstable, and in many urban centers is approaching complete breakdown.â He went on to say, âThe breakdown of the negro family has led to a startling increase in welfare dependency" and that âalmost one-fourth of negro families are headed by females.â  This exhibition, Our Reality Not Your Pathology, now sixty years later, represents a rebuttal to the famous Moynihan Report, which sought to distill the Black family as deeply broken, deviant, weighed down by misery and deprivation. The ensemble of paintings by Shane-Jahi Jackson provides his personal assessment using his own family and the friends he deems family to illustrate the strength, resilience, and joy that exist within the Black family.Each of his paintings defiantly challenges Moynihanâs claim that âthe Negro community has been forced into a matriarchal structure which, because it is too out of line with the rest of the American society, seriously retards the progress.â Defying stereotypes, Shane-Jahi works celebrate the Black woman as the pillar and protector of the black family to include mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, and daughters alongside Black men and sons. This exhibition lays bare the humanity and range of the Black experience and contends that âit takes a villageâ not only the traditional family unit to raise a child."Our Reality: Not Your Pathology" by Shane-Jahi Jackson will be on view from July 22-August 23 in the Main Library GalleryRelated EventsArt Exhibit Reception: Thursday, July 24, 6:30PM-8:00PM, Main Library GalleryFamily Art Workshop: Saturday, August 16 2:30PM-4:00PM, Main Library GalleryAbout the artistShane-Jahi Jackson was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1987. He is a self-taught artist and has exhibited in the Midwest at various venues, and most recently at the University of Chicago, the Reva & David Logan Arts Center in 2023 with Voices through the Orb, and in 2024 and Generations: Opaque Mirrors of Beauty at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2025, he has two upcoming solo exhibitions at the Oak Park Public Library this summer and at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago in the fall. He lives and works in Morris, Illinois, and is represented by D-Squared Art & Company.

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

Gamesday at the Library

A monthly meet up of friends to share board and card games of all types.New Games and New Friends Always Welcome!

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

Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group

See more info and RSVP on the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Meetup group!

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Proctored Exam

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Audio Booth Reservation

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LEGO Club for English Language Learners

We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! All are welcome in this casual space to practice English language skills with new friends.

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Book Bike: Wonder Works' Ocean Wonders

The Book Bike visits Wonder Works Children's Museum for Ocean Wonders Week, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Families are encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all......More

The Book Bike visits Wonder Works Children's Museum for Ocean Wonders Week, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Families are encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!

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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

Audio Booth Reservation

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Audio Booth Reservation

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime

A special PJ storytime for you, followed by a sleepover at the library for your stuffie! Come back for your stuffed friend tomorrow and see what kinds of hijinks they got up to overnight.Caregivers, we do not recommend bringing the stuffie your child needs for a smooth ......More

A special PJ storytime for you, followed by a sleepover at the library for your stuffie! Come back for your stuffed friend tomorrow and see what kinds of hijinks they got up to overnight.Caregivers, we do not recommend bringing the stuffie your child needs for a smooth bedtime. Let the second-tier toys have a chance!

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Healthy Habits Group

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Friends Board Meeting

As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community. The Friends Board of Trustees meets six times a year at the Main Library on the third Monday of the mo......More

As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library raise funds and build valuable bridges between the library and community. The Friends Board of Trustees meets six times a year at the Main Library on the third Monday of the month at 7 pm. Join these meetings virtually Upcoming meetingsOctober 20, 2025

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Oak Park Raging Grannies & Friends

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Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg 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

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 the day of the storytime.   See all upcoming storytimes ÂťPark schedule:Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. MarionWednesdays at 10am: Scoville Park, 800 Lake StThursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St

1150 N. Marion, Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Child Services Training

Child services training

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HOPE Fair Housing Training

An educational and informative training for housing providers on their fair housing obligations under federal, state, and local law.

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Baby Lapsit

#babytoddler

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Alt US Pointer Study

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

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Itinerant Adventurers Book Club

Book club

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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

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Preparing for a Job Interview

Learn the importance of first impressions and how to present yourself to a potential employer. We will review tips and techniques to help you prepare for job interviews. Presented by Estephany Alencastro, SERCO-Southwest Suburban Cook County American Job Center.

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Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol

Adults learning to speak Spanish practice conversational Spanish in an informal meeting. Someone usually brings cookies.

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

MFS Meeting

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

Certifications

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Palestine Lives! book club ('Palestine: A Socialist Introduction' chapter 1 and film screening)

Come spend time with like-minded people as we watch films on historical Palestine, discuss Palestinian history and politics, and engage with Palestinian culture. Snacks provided! Today's session will discuss Palestine before the Nakba, the forced dislocation upon the cr......More

Come spend time with like-minded people as we watch films on historical Palestine, discuss Palestinian history and politics, and engage with Palestinian culture. Snacks provided! Today's session will discuss Palestine before the Nakba, the forced dislocation upon the creation of the state of Israel. The discussion this session will center around the first chapter of 'Palestine: A Socialist Introduction' (eds. Brian Bean and Sumaya Awad).

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

Oak Park Public Library Board Finance Committee Meeting

Review meeting agenda (pdf)

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Betsy-Tacy Society Writer's Lounge

720 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, #102, OAK PARK, IL, 60302, US

Hephzibah Oak Park Aux Board Meeting

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville 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. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the Veterans Room.Â......More

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. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the Veterans Room. See all upcoming storytimes ÂťPark schedule:Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. MarionWednesdays at 10am: Scoville Park, 800 Lake StThursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St

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

Coding for Kids & Teens!

Want to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code for an opportunity to code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Register now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!

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Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Knives Out"

In Knives Out an all-star cast is led by Daniel Craig, playing Benoit Blanc, who is brought in to conduct his own investigation when crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his own room on his 85th birthday. All of Thrombey's family have a reason to murder the f......More

In Knives Out an all-star cast is led by Daniel Craig, playing Benoit Blanc, who is brought in to conduct his own investigation when crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his own room on his 85th birthday. All of Thrombey's family have a reason to murder the family's patriarch, and the investigation gets wild. Starring Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michael Shannon.

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Words on Wednesday: "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating"

In Elizabeth Tova Bailey's The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, while an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings a......More

In Elizabeth Tova Bailey's The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, while an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world.

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Audio Booth Reservation

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

The 1120 Kollective Grief Support Group

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

Open Circle Men's Group

group for men to discuss issues in their lives

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

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

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 the day of the storytime.   See all upcoming storytimes ÂťPark schedule:Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. MarionWednesdays at 10am: Scoville Park, 800 Lake StThursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St

705 Fillmore, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Book Bike: Storytime at Euclid Square Park

The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5.Enjoy an engaging storytime and then stick around to build relationships with other caregivers and families, check out library materials, and......More

The Book Bike visits Euclid Square Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5.Enjoy an engaging storytime and then stick around to build relationships with other caregivers and families, check out library materials, and sign up for our Summer Reading Program and/or a library card on the spot. Kids, families and caregivers are encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!

705 Fillmore Street, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Audio Booth Reservation

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Certification tests

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Book Bike: Thursday Night Out

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables are also set ......More

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, weather permitting. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables are also set up outside for patrons to enjoy dining al fresco and live music is featured every week!Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!

Lake Street & Marion Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Building Code Advisory Commission

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

Chicago Philosophy Meetup

Book discussion

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

OP Writers Group

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

Tech Rehearsal- League of Women Voters fall kickoff

Zoom Tech Check & Rehearsal

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Dino Days Storytime & Craft

Do you love all things dinosaurs?! If so, join us for a dino-riffic storytime- where we explore, read, and celebrate our favorite dinos!

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Audio Booth Reservation

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

Digitize a VHS Tape

Interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? This program will demonstrate how to use the library's equipment to digitize a VHS tape from start to finish. Please note that this program is just a demonstration. While there will not be time to digitize your own......More

Interested in converting VHS tapes to a digital format? This program will demonstrate how to use the library's equipment to digitize a VHS tape from start to finish. Please note that this program is just a demonstration. While there will not be time to digitize your own tapes at this session, we will overview the process and help you schedule a time to digitize your tapes at a future date.

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Copy of Copy of Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE

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

St Mary Alumnae Association Semi-annual Meeting

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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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

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 here: https://www.chinesemutualaid.org/illinois-sbdcSchedule a half-hour appointment between 1 and 4 pm through the SBDC's scheduling software Services include:One-on-one no-cost business advice and management assistanceAssistance with the development of business plansHelp with accessing market information and the development of marketing plansAssistance with accessing business financing programsAssistance with financial analysis and planningAccess to business education and training opportunities

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Book Bike: StArt Your Weekend

The Book Bike visits The OP Arts District for StArt Your Weekend, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!...More

The Book Bike visits The OP Arts District for StArt Your Weekend, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!

911 S Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Sister Circle

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

Democratic Women Meet

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

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

HEALTH WEALTH FITNESS

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

CDSA West Cook Branch Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America West Cook Branch

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Kids Chess Class

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.Sign up for each week you plan to attend. Classes will build skills, but you don't need to be here every time to benefi......More

Chicago Chess Academy is here for weekly chess fun with kids ages 6-12! Learn and play in a fun, safe and supportive environment. No experience needed.Sign up for each week you plan to attend. Classes will build skills, but you don't need to be here every time to benefit. Space is limited, please register each attendee.Thanks to Youth and Family Services, Oak Park and River Forest Townships for their support of this event.

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Young & Restless

#babytoddler

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Leyendo Libros: "Cuentos de Eva Luna"

¥Acompåùanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta de una hora de conversación sobre el libro escrito por Isabel Allende, "Cuentos de Eva Luna". Este evento se llevarå a cabo en: Cafe Cubano ubicado en 113 N Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60301. Las copias est......More

¥Acompåùanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta de una hora de conversación sobre el libro escrito por Isabel Allende, "Cuentos de Eva Luna". Este evento se llevarå a cabo en: Cafe Cubano ubicado en 113 N Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60301. Las copias estån disponibles en la Biblioteca Principal. Se llevarå a cabo en espaùol.Eva Luna era una cascada de cuentos contados a travÊs de otros cuentos. Pero el caudal estaba lejos de haberse agotado. En la cama con su amante, Eva Luna es requerida por Êste para que le cuente un cuento "que jamås haya contado antes." Y la improvisada ShÊhÊrezade no cuenta una sino vientitrÊs vidas en las que el amor, el odio, la venganza, lo grotesco y lo sublime se superpoen y empujan unos a otros en su afån por completar todo el registro de sentimientos posibles en el alma humana.*Spanish

113 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60301, US

Tau Xi Zeta Board Meeting

Board Meeting

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chicago-sf book discussion

discuss Hugo award finalist novel Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Understanding First Communion, A Deep Dive into Paloma Belen's First Communion Experience

Discussions regarding First Communion and it's meaning. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

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

Riyan's Birthday Party

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

Lil Huskies Football Film review

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

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 ......More

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 learn to touch in with this compassionate wisdom, allowing us to live our lives with a mind that is more present and fully engaged. Waking up to our own inherent goodness has a natural impact on our family members, friends, co-workers, and our world at large.In-Person Sessions include:â¨â Stretch drawn from traditions such as Qigong and Yoga for synchronizing body & mind â¨â Meditation instruction and sitting meditation â¨â Walking meditationâ¨â Sitting meditation â¨â Reading and discussion

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

Photo Club

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

Art Exhibit: "You've Got America on You" by Pat Battle

Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27 in the Main Library Gallery.Artist statement"As a hip hop artist, I find myself unsurprisingly drawn to collage as yet another expressive mechanism through which to rage against ......More

Art Exhibit: You've Got America on You by Pat Battle will be on view August 26-September 27 in the Main Library Gallery.Artist statement"As a hip hop artist, I find myself unsurprisingly drawn to collage as yet another expressive mechanism through which to rage against the machine. My process consists of remixing sampled images that resonate with me into purposeful compositions on canvas, yielding a collision of pop culture reverence and political commentary. As has always been my commitment imaginatively, I aim to confront the nuance of the human experience by leaning into often divisive contemporary themes with unmitigated intent. Utilizing dark satire, irony, and themes of sci-fi and horror have proven to be poignant methods by which to emphasize the uncanny and commonly imbalanced idiosyncrasies of the condition that is being an American. My hope is that the audience, in exploring the orchestrated relationships between the subjects and their environments, will be moved to engage in an inventory of their own philosophies, whether the work affirms their sentiments or challenges them." âPat BattleArt Exhibit Reception: Sunday, August 31, 2-3:30 pm, Main Library GalleryMore about the artistPat Battle is a multimedia artist from Forest Park. He has served as a columnist for Northern Illinois University's daily print publication The Northern Star, and has appeared on Vocalo Radio as a featured artist, following the debut of his self produced hip hop album Call Me by My Rap Name. After serving 15 years as a bookseller at Oak Park's beloved and deeply missed literary hub The Book Table, he shifted his focus on expanding his visual artistry. His work has been featured in Chicago Collage Magazine (Chicago College Collective, 2024), and he completed his first artist residency this past spring with the 2025 spring Body Passages Residency program of Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble. This August he will be displaying pieces as part of the Forest Park Garage Galleries exhibition. You can find further examples of his work on Instagram: @sightsampler

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

Educational Social Security Seminar

Educational social security seminar

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

Artists Support Group

A group of local female artists working to support each other through sharing of resources, inspiration and ideas.

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg 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

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 the day of the storytime.   See all upcoming storytimes ÂťPark schedule:Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. MarionWednesdays at 10am: Scoville Park, 800 Lake StThursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St

1150 N. Marion, Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Book Bike: Storytime at Lindberg Park

The Book Bike visits Lindberg Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5.Enjoy an engaging storytime and then stick around to build relationships with other caregivers and families, check out library materials, and sign......More

The Book Bike visits Lindberg Park for Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime, weather permitting! Best for families with kids 0-5.Enjoy an engaging storytime and then stick around to build relationships with other caregivers and families, check out library materials, and sign up for our Summer Reading Program and/or a library card on the spot. Kids, families and caregivers are encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!

1150 N Marion Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

Baby Lapsit

#babytoddler

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

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

US

Nonprofit Contingency Planning

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol

Adults learning to speak Spanish practice conversational Spanish in an informal meeting. Someone usually brings cookies.

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

Oak Park Public Library Regular 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

Virtual: Adult Improv

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Oak Park Runners Club- GLR Committee

Monthly meeting to coordinate the annual Good Life Race in April 2026.

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

Shake, Rattle & Read at Scoville 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. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the Veterans Room.Â......More

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. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the Veterans Room. See all upcoming storytimes ÂťPark schedule:Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. MarionWednesdays at 10am: Scoville Park, 800 Lake StThursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St

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

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "The Breakfast Club"

This 1985 classic tells the story of five high school students from different walks of life as they endure a Saturday detention under a strict vice principal. Written, directed, and produced by John Hughes, the has local connections - the Main North High School in Des P......More

This 1985 classic tells the story of five high school students from different walks of life as they endure a Saturday detention under a strict vice principal. Written, directed, and produced by John Hughes, the has local connections - the Main North High School in Des Plaines, Illinois serviced as the film's primary location.

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

Sound Bath Meditation

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

Village of Oak Park Disability Access Commission

Village of Oak Park - Disability Access Commission Meeting

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

Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. This is an entry-level game created by Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, Cashflow 101 teaches players how to create cash flow by investing in rental properties......More

We have played the Cashflow game here for four years. Everyone has been asking when the meetings will continue. This is an entry-level game created by Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, Cashflow 101 teaches players how to create cash flow by investing in rental properties, small and large, and by investing in big deals. You learn how to track income and expenses, and a whole lot more. Negotiate a real-estate deal on paper and control your emotions before you use real money.

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

Canva 101: Online Graphic Design Tool Basics

Learn the ins and outs of Canva and its possible uses at this workshop.  We'll learn about the different menus, tools, and options that Canva has to offer.  Canva is an online design tool that can be used to create marketing materials, fashion designs, social media po......More

Learn the ins and outs of Canva and its possible uses at this workshop.  We'll learn about the different menus, tools, and options that Canva has to offer.  Canva is an online design tool that can be used to create marketing materials, fashion designs, social media posts and more.Patrons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) caregiver for this event.In order to maximize our time for learning, please register for a free Canva.com account prior to attending the workshop.The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

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