Accent Care

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Baby Lapsit

#babytoddler

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

Welcome, Elsworth!

Meet Oak Park Public Libraryâs Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:Main Library, Saturday, June 24, 3:30-5:30 pmMaze Branch Library, Saturday, July 12, 10-11:30 amCome wi......More

Meet Oak Park Public Libraryâs Executive Director Elsworth Carman. Additional dates for informal introductions and casual conversations with community are planned for:Main Library, Saturday, June 24, 3:30-5:30 pmMaze Branch Library, Saturday, July 12, 10-11:30 amCome with your questions and ideas. Light refreshments will be available.

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

Alt US Pointer Study

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

Representative Ford Civic Engagement meeting

Group discussion led by Representative Ford discussing civic engagement in youth.

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

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

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CANCELLED: 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. We focus on fostering critical thinking, effectiv......More

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. We focus on fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and respectful argumentation on topics that matter to teens today.

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

Scrabble Club

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

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

Itinerant Adventurers Book Club

Book Club

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: shelleyh@oppl.orgThis month, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month with a variety of programs.  #SupportedProgramming

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

Chapter Chasers! Check-in Meeting

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.This is an optional meeting for Chapter Chasers readers to check-in with eac......More

Chapter Chasers is a book club for teens (grades 6-12) to build a love for reading and have meaningful book discussions. This summer we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.This is an optional meeting for Chapter Chasers readers to check-in with each other about their reading. Snacks will be provided!

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Spanish conversation group

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

Tech Night for Kids: Fun With Robots

This month we'll have fun playing with robots and learning/practicing basic coding concepts with unplugged coding games.For Rising Kindergarten- 2nd grade

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

MFS Meeting

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Ananda Chicago

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

Craft Corner: DIY Disability Pride Buttons & Fidgets

Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new disability pride and ally themed pin-back buttons to decorate your backpack. and fidgets that work best for your needs! Use our art ......More

Keeping your body busy so your brain can focus is an important self-regulation skill for a lot of people! Stop by and make some great new disability pride and ally themed pin-back buttons to decorate your backpack. and fidgets that work best for your needs! Use our art or make your own, all supplies provided. Registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome!This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. We will also offer it Tuesday, July 8 at the Dole Branch of the Library. #supported

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

Social-Emotional Skills for Teachers: A Focus on Self-Awareness

Social-Emotional Skills for Teachers: A Focus on the Foundational Competency of Self-AwarenessOn July 15, 2025 from 6:30p-8p at the Oak Park Public Library, teachers are invited to join RJI as we come together to explore self-awareness, the foundation that plants us sol......More

Social-Emotional Skills for Teachers: A Focus on the Foundational Competency of Self-AwarenessOn July 15, 2025 from 6:30p-8p at the Oak Park Public Library, teachers are invited to join RJI as we come together to explore self-awareness, the foundation that plants us solidly in the world. Although CASELâs five social-emotional competencies are interrelated, strengthening adult self-awareness enables optimal development of each of the others. Register for this lively session and feel better prepared for a new school year. The gathering is free. Register here. Spaces are limited.

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

5th Grade Math Fun

I will be working with a group of upcoming 5th graders for math, including my own kids.

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

Adult Improv

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Chicagoland Area Healthy Parents and Babies Initiative

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Testing

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Out of My Mind"

Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonspeaking wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. With the help of some assistive technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.This event is part of our Di......More

Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonspeaking wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. With the help of some assistive technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. #supported

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

Words on Wednesday: "Seabiscuit"

Lauren Hillenbrand's New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit tells the true story of an undersized racehorse, who became a symbol of hope and resilience during the Great Depression through his unexpected success against all odds. The story of three men, who owned, trained......More

Lauren Hillenbrand's New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit tells the true story of an undersized racehorse, who became a symbol of hope and resilience during the Great Depression through his unexpected success against all odds. The story of three men, who owned, trained, rode and changed Seabiscuitâs fortunes are equally fascinating. Seabiscuit, a 2003 historical sports drama film, was based on this book.

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

Fun in the Sun

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects. Each month features a unique artistic experience: in June, participants will explore the art of tie-dye on various canvas items and ......More

Fun In The Sun is a dynamic DIY program designed to inspire teens to engage in creative outdoor activities through hands-on art projects. Each month features a unique artistic experience: in June, participants will explore the art of tie-dye on various canvas items and Rainbow candle making; in July, they will design and construct their own kites; and in August, they will craft beautiful Dreamcatchers. The program's core mission is to encourage students to embrace the outdoors while using art as a tool for self-expression and summer enjoyment.

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

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

Rebranding Presentation

Presentation on rebranding, light snacks served

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

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Walkaway"

In Walkaway by Cory Doctorow, Hubert, Seth, and their ultra-rich heiress friend Natalie are getting a little old to hang out at the "Communist parties, " techno-raveups in abandoned industrial spaces, full of insta-printed drugs and toys. And Natalie was finished, years......More

In Walkaway by Cory Doctorow, Hubert, Seth, and their ultra-rich heiress friend Natalie are getting a little old to hang out at the "Communist parties, " techno-raveups in abandoned industrial spaces, full of insta-printed drugs and toys. And Natalie was finished, years ago, with her overcontrolling zillionaire dad. And now that anyone can manufacture food, clothing, shelter with equipment comparable to a computer printer, there seems to be little reason to stick with the world of rules and jobs. So, like hundreds of thousands of others in the mid-21st century, the three of them...walk away. Mind you, it's still dangerous out there. Much of the countryside is wrecked by climate change, and predators are with us always. Yet when the initial pioneer walkaways flourish, more people join them. Then the walkaways discover the one thing the ultra-rich have never been able to buy: how to beat death. Now it's war--a war that will turn the world upside down.

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

OPALGA+ Board Meeting

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

Aria Group Meeting

ARIA GROUP MEETING

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

Wheel and Sprocket

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Maker Show-and-Tell

An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: Have a finished project ready to shareHave a work-in-progress and want some feedbackHave an idea you want to lea......More

An event for artists and makers of any medium! Come share what you make (whatever that is!) in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: Have a finished project ready to shareHave a work-in-progress and want some feedbackHave an idea you want to learn more aboutJust want to connect with other makers! There will be time for everyone to present their art/work, gather feedback, ask questions about how the Creative Studio can support your projects, and connect with each other. The Creative Studio Makery is located on the 3rd floor.

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

Book Bike: Oak Park Conservatory Discovery Garden

The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Conservatory for Discovery Garden Exploration Time, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Families with small children are encouraged to stop by and......More

The Book Bike visits the Oak Park Conservatory for Discovery Garden Exploration Time, weather permitting. Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or sign up for a library card on the spot. Families with small children are encouraged to stop by and see what the Book Bike is all about!

615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Regina Leslie

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

Barbie & Ken Club

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

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

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

Natalia/Daniela Movie Night

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

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

Longfellow Super Summer Math Program

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

Chicago Philosophy MeetUp

Book discussion.

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

Socialist Reading Club

We will be reading a chapter from Palestine: A Socialist Introduction, edited by Sumaya Awad and brian bean.

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

OP Writers Group

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Natalia/Daniela Movie Night

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

Creative Studio Media Stations 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

Copy of OAK PARK LINE DANCE

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Friday Group

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

Bilingual Coding For Kids

âWant to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!ââÂżQuieres explorar el mundo de la codific......More

âWant to explore the world of code? Join Codifica + Code in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting! Sign up now to participate in fun brain breaks and learn about coding and its intersection with cybersecurity, AI, and more!ââÂżQuieres explorar el mundo de la codificaciĂłn? ÂĄĂnete a Codifica + Code en un entorno bilingĂźe (inglĂŠs y espaĂąol)! ÂĄInscrĂ­bete ahora para participar en descansos mentales [Brain Breaks] y aprender sobre codificaciĂłn y su intersecciĂłn con la ciberseguridad, IA y mĂĄs!âBefore coming to the library for the program, please visit www.replit.com to create a Replit account for your child if you haven't created one for them before. Your child will need that login information for the program, so you will need to either stay for the first few minutes to help your child log in or you can provide them with the login information so they can log in themselves.This program is on the 3rd floor in the Creative Studio.

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

Daisy Troop 47914

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

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

Finfit Life Health, Wealth, and Financial Fitness

Financial services literacy education, Health and wellness education, and education on wellness and mindfulness.

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

Young & Restless

#babytoddler

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

Ananda Chicago Meditation Group

Ananda Chicago Meditation

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

Book Club

Book club

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

chicago-sf book discussion

discuss Hugo finalist novel The Tainted Cup by Jackson Bennett

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

MEETING

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

Cast

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

Hemingway Birthday Lecture

3:00 - 4:30 PM (OPPL, Veterans Room, Second Floor)This year is the 100th anniversary of a strikingly original collection of short stories and accompanying vignettes that marked Ernest Hemingway's American debut, called In Our Time. It is fitting that we welcome the edit......More

3:00 - 4:30 PM (OPPL, Veterans Room, Second Floor)This year is the 100th anniversary of a strikingly original collection of short stories and accompanying vignettes that marked Ernest Hemingway's American debut, called In Our Time. It is fitting that we welcome the editor of Norton Critical Edition of In Our Time, Professor J. Gerald Kennedy for this yearâs Hemingway Birthday Lecture titled, The Rough Edges of In Our Time. âThis concise yet comprehensive edition of Hemingwayâs first major work, In Our Time (1925), offers an accessible introduction, an authoritative text, and a valuable selection of contextualizing materials. In a single volume, it brings together a relevant sample of Hemingwayâs early journalism, correspondence, initial reviews of the book, and an indispensable selection of recent criticism.â âZena Meadowsong, Rowan UniversityJ. Gerald Kennedy, Boyd Professor of English Emeritus, is a former chair of the Department of English. In 1973, he earned his PhD from Duke University and took a position at LSU. A Fulbright Junior Lectureship in France in 1978-79 encouraged him to establish LSU in Paris, a summer program he directed intermittently from 1981-99. His books include The Astonished Traveler: William Darby, Frontier Geographer and Man of Letters (LSU Press, 1981); Poe, Death, and the Life of Writing (Yale, 1987); Imagining Paris: Exile, Writing, and American Identity (Yale 1993); a second book on Poe, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym and the Abyss of Interpretation (Twayne, 1994); and a broad-scale cultural history, Strange Nation: Literary Nationalism and Cultural Conflict in the Age of Poe (Oxford, 2016). He has also edited Modern American Short Story Sequences (Cambridge, 1995), A Historical Guide to Edgar Allan Poe (Oxford, 2001), The Portable Edgar Allan Poe (Penguin, 2006), The Life of Black Hawk (Penguin Classics, 2008), and a Norton Critical Edition of Ernest Hemingwayâs In Our Time (2022). He has likewise co-edited French Connections: Hemingway and Fitzgerald Abroad (St. Martins, 1998); Romancing the Shadow: Poe and Race (Oxford, 2001); Poe and the Remapping of Antebellum Print Culture (LSU Press, 2012); The American Novel to 1870 (Oxford 2014); and The Oxford Handbook of Edgar Allan Poe (2019). He has won fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, as well as a Louisiana Atlas Grant and two Taylor Fellowships from the University of Virginia. His ongoing projects include a cultural biography of Poe and a co-edited volume (The Final Years, 1957-61) for the ongoing Cambridge edition of The Letters of Ernest Hemingway.

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

Tea & Terror Book Discussion: "What Kind of Mother"

In What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman: After striking out on her own as a teen mom, Madi Price is forced to return to her hometown of Brandywine, Virginia, with her seventeen-year-old daughter. With nothing to her name, she scrapes together a living as a palm re......More

In What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman: After striking out on her own as a teen mom, Madi Price is forced to return to her hometown of Brandywine, Virginia, with her seventeen-year-old daughter. With nothing to her name, she scrapes together a living as a palm reader at the local farmers market.Itâs there that she connects with old high school flame Henry McCabe, now a reclusive local fisherman whose infant son, Skyler, went missing five years ago. Everyone in town is sure Skyler is dead, but when Madi reads Henryâs palm, sheâs haunted by strange and disturbing visions that suggest otherwise. As she follows the thread of these visions, Madi discovers a terrifying nightmare waiting at the center of the labyrinthâand itâs coming for everyone she holds dear.

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

World Peace Discussion

World Peace discussion meeting and public is invited.

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

Games Day at the Library

A monthly meet up of friends for games, snacks, and fun. New Friends and New Games Always Welcome!

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Elementary School Pride Club Meetup

Drop-in for a Pride Club hangout! Everyone is welcome, whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, still exploring your identity, or an ally. We invite you to join us for an hour of celebrating, crafting, and connecting with one another.For kids in grades 3-5

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

Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club Support Group Meeting

This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club, a program of CAYR Connections. Feel free to bring a coffee or other beverage -- we will also have ......More

This meeting is a combined support group/social connection opportunity for neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Chicago area, hosted by the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club, a program of CAYR Connections. Feel free to bring a coffee or other beverage -- we will also have light refreshments available. We will be getting to know one another, discussing challenges and wins in our lives, and possibly splitting into multiple groups based on attendance.RSVP on the Meetup app: https://www.meetup.com/chicago-neurodiverse-social-club/Meeting schedule is (usually) as follows:1:00-1:10pm: Arrivals and general chit-chat1:10-1:15pm: Introductions and group announcements1:15-2:15pm: Support group2:15-2:20pm: Share wins/successes2:20-2:30pm: Wrap up and attendee departurePlease contact the group if you have accessibility concerns or any questions!

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

Degrowth Coffee Hour

A book club about degrowth, the economic and social movement that can change the world!This will be our second meeting covering 'Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go From Here?' by Martin Luther King Jr.All are welcome!

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

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.

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

Audio Booth 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

Healthy Habits Group

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

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

Accent Care

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

Baby Lapsit

#babytoddler

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The Community Blood Center: Blood Drive

Community Blood Center Blood DriveTo schedule your donation, visit communityblood.org/donor. Click "Donate Now" and search for sponsor code C072. You also may call 800-280-4102.Remember to hydrate. Appointments are required to ensure appropriate social distancing, and......More

Community Blood Center Blood DriveTo schedule your donation, visit communityblood.org/donor. Click "Donate Now" and search for sponsor code C072. You also may call 800-280-4102.Remember to hydrate. Appointments are required to ensure appropriate social distancing, and a photo ID is also required.

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

VIRTUAL: Chair Yoga

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LSAT Prep

LSAT practice test takes approximately 2 and a half hours

255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, 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: shelleyh@oppl.orgThis month, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month with a variety of programs.  #SupportedProgramming

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MFS Meeting

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Spanish conversation group

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

Supported Gardening

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate the rest to Beyond Hunger. Visual schedules and sensory supports will be provided. Every cla......More

Gardening helps build strong bodies and minds! This season, we will be growing a Victory Garden with herbs and vegetables that we will harvest, turn some into snacks, and donate the rest to Beyond Hunger. Visual schedules and sensory supports will be provided. Every class, we will read a gardening book, tend the garden, and make a gluten and dairy-free recipe to try. Weather permitting.This class is designed for kids with disabilities age 3+ and their siblings. Sign your family up for each class you plan to attend.This month, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month with a variety of programs.  #SupportedProgramming

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

Village of Oak Park Electric Shuttle Focus Group

Village of Oak Park Electric Shuttle Focus Group

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PING! Board Meeting

PING Board meeting

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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

5th Grade Math Fun

Tutoring a group of 5th graders, including my children.

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

Arbor West Neighbors NFP monthly Board Meeting

Regular monthly board meeting of AWN. We support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy.

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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

Audio Booth Reservation

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

Wednesday Movie Matinee: "Inside Out 2"

Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of Riley, a newly minted teenager now, to find headquarters in her mind undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've long be......More

Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of Riley, a newly minted teenager now, to find headquarters in her mind undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she's not alone.

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Mural Makers: Painting

Mural Makers is your chance to help design a mural that will brighten up our space and reflect the creativity of our community.This meeting we will be painting the mural. Please wear clothing that you are okay with getting paint on.

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Testing

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Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets

Level up your crafting skills! Join us to learn how to make your own embroidery floss friendship bracelets. For kids in grades 3-5.

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Lincoln PTO Meeting

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

Disability Access Commission Meeting

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

Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night

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

Hidden Disability Healing Circle

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more. Peace circles are structured with equa......More

This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more. Peace circles are structured with equal opportunities to share, listen, and reflect.This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. #supported

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Trauma Informed Practice Care Series 4

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

Remy Birthday Celebration

We will be having a small gathering to celebrate our son's 4 year old birthday.

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

Vibez Outside

Join us for Three Summer Thursdays as the MHS staff partners with Oak Park Township to bring exciting outdoor fun to the community! This yearâs theme is: "Under the Teen Tent: Read, Create, Elevate â Carnival Style." Enjoy a variety of carnival-themed outdoor activities......More

Join us for Three Summer Thursdays as the MHS staff partners with Oak Park Township to bring exciting outdoor fun to the community! This yearâs theme is: "Under the Teen Tent: Read, Create, Elevate â Carnival Style." Enjoy a variety of carnival-themed outdoor activities, engaging experiences, and opportunities to connect. Donât miss out on the fun!

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Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition monthly meeting

Monthly meeting Oak Park End-of-Life Options Coalition

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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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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

Longfellow Super Summer Math Program

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

Monthly Supported Stories & Play

Let's play! Join us for stories with a librarian and play stations with a local therapist, while you meet new friends and families. Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. June 26: Perennial SLP July 24: Dynamic LynksÂ......More

Let's play! Join us for stories with a librarian and play stations with a local therapist, while you meet new friends and families. Designed for children with disabilities and support needs ages 3+ with caregiver support. June 26: Perennial SLP July 24: Dynamic Lynks August 28: Kids UnlimitedSeptember 25: CAYR ConnectionsClasses 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.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: shelleyh@oppl.org#SupportedProgramming

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

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

Meet the Artist and enjoy light refreshments. 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......More

Meet the Artist and enjoy light refreshments. 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 EventFamily 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

Monthly Meeting of the Oak Park Cycle Executive Committee

Monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Oak Park Cycle club.

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

Oak Park Raging Grannies & Friends

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

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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

OAK PARK LINE DANCE

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

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

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

How to Build a Gaming PC

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a gaming rig or how streamers get those lightning-fast setups? In this hands-on presentation, weâll break down the basics of building your own PCâno tech genius required. From choosing the right parts to putting everything tog......More

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a gaming rig or how streamers get those lightning-fast setups? In this hands-on presentation, weâll break down the basics of building your own PCâno tech genius required. From choosing the right parts to putting everything together like digital LEGO, weâll walk you through every step with teen-friendly tips and real-world advice.

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

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!

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