Oak Park Public Library
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Thursday May 1 through May 31
Art Exhibit: "Capturing Life, Fragility, and Resilience" by Boris Vayninger
Paintings by Boris Vayninger will be on display at Maze Branch between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31.Artist statement"My work explores human connection, vulnerability, and the overlooked moments that shape our existence. Through expressive brushwork and a rich, m......More
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Friday May 2 through May 30
Art Exhibit: "Encoded Memories" curated by Betty Kim
Encoded Memories is a community-based art exhibition comprised of references and images from Oak Park Public Libraryâs Special Collections (Philander Barclay Collection, Hemingway Family Collection, and Frank Pinc Collection), found images via the internet, and share......More
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Tuesday May 13 through May 31
Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month
Local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States, offering opportunities to learn,......More
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Wednesday May 28 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Wednesday May 28 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Wednesday May 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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
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Wednesday May 28 6:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Kiwanis Scholarship Awardees
This will be a chance to meet the Scholarship Awardees for 2025
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Wednesday May 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 29 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 29 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 29 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Study team
Book study
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Thursday May 29 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Thursday May 29 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 29 5:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Inquisitive Mjnds
Informal podcast discussion group
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Thursday May 29 6:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Growing Community Media Panel Discussion
Panel discussion for approximately 100 attendees
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Thursday May 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Chicago Philosophy MeetUp
Book discussion.
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Thursday May 29 7:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
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Friday May 30 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Friday May 30 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Friday May 30 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Friday May 30 1:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
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Friday May 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Saturday May 31 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Jack and Jill Meeting
Meeting for Jack and Jill Skit
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Saturday May 31 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Saturday May 31 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Kapwa!: A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month
Join us for a Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month including intergenerational stories, music, appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants, and kids arts and crafts activities. 9:15 to 9:45 am: Asian breakfast food, games,......More
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Saturday May 31 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Language Conversation
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
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Saturday May 31 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Chicago DSA West Cook Branch Meeting
April regular meeting of the West Cook Branch of Chicago Democratic Socialists of America
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Saturday May 31 10:30am - 2:30pm CDT
Whittier PTO
Liaison pro thank you and recruitment
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Saturday May 31 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Book Bike: What's Blooming on Harrison
The Book Bike visits Harrison Street for the What's Blooming on Harrison Festival, weather permitting. What's Blooming will be held 11 AM - 7 PM, the library Book Bike will be attending from 11 AM - 3PM.Check out materials, learn about library services and events, or s......More
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Saturday May 31 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Leyendo Libros: "Como agua para chocolate"
La joven Tita vive en tiempos de la RevoluciĂłn Mexicana. Las reglas en su casa son estrictas y en ocasiones irracionables. Su madre insiste en que la Ăşltima hija de una mujer debe dedicar su vida a atender a su madre, asĂ que Tita debe entregarse completamente al ser......More
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Saturday May 31 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Saturday May 31 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Windy City Embroiderers Stitch In
Stitch In.
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Saturday May 31 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Saturday May 31 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Saturday May 31 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Whittier PTO
Liaison pro thank you and recruitment
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Sunday June 1 through June 15
Idea Box: Pride
Happy Pride! View a special display featuring Pride flags and book recommendations that celebrate LGBTQ+ history. Do you know what all the colors in the Pride flag mean? Do you know which identities the flags in our display represent? Test your knowledge with our virtu......More
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Sunday June 1 All Day
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Sunday June 1 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
A Day In Our Village
Join us and the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library as we pitch our tents in neighboring Scoville Park at A Day In Our Village. Each year on the first Sunday in June the Village sponsors this community festival. The day provides an opportunity for current and prospe......More
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Sunday June 1 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Daisy Girl Scouts Meeting - Troop 47836
Girl Scout Daisy Troop #47836 Meeting
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Sunday June 1 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Piano Recital
Children preforming for an audience for a recital. Â Children and parents will be attending.
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Sunday June 1 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Monday June 2 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
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Monday June 2 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Monday June 2 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Monday June 2 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Monday June 2 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting
Monthly Oak Park River Forest (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC Board Meeting
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Tuesday June 3 through July 5
Art Exhibit: "Thy Pit Is Thy Bour" by Jack Brockman
Thy Pit Is Thy Bour is Jack Brockmanâs first solo exhibition with the Oak Park Public Library. The name is taken from a medieval memento mori: âWhan the turuf is thy tour, / And thy pit is thy bour, / Thy fel and thy whitĂŤ throtĂŤ /Â Shullen wormĂŤs to notĂŤ."The show ......More
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Tuesday June 3 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
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Tuesday June 3 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 3 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 3 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Los Amigos Que Hablan EspaĂąol
Conversational Spanish for intermediate learners.
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Tuesday June 3 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
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Tuesday June 3 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Tuesday June 3 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
3D Design Beginner Workshop: TinkerCAD Basics
Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer-aided design software, to manipulate objects in a digital 3D environment.In order to maximize our time for learning and design, please register for a free TinkerCAD.com account prior to attending the workshop......More
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Tuesday June 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
3D Design Intermediate Workshop: Windup Toys
Learn how to use TinkerCAD.com, a free browser-based computer aided design software, to create a windup toy that will fit a windup toy mechanism. Â We will go over the design concepts inherent in creating objects for successful 3D printing. Â Then we will submit the fin......More
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Tuesday June 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Jack and Jill of America
Jack and Jill Skit Meeting
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Tuesday June 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
OPRC Monthly Meeting
Oak Park Runners Club - Annual meeting of the members & elections.French Night.
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Tuesday June 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Oak Park Festival Theatre Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
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Wednesday June 4 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
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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Wednesday June 4 10:30am - 1:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Wednesday Movie Matinee Juneteenth Double Feature: "Just Mercy"
Join us for a Double feature in the Veterans room celebrating Juneteenth!A powerful and thought-provoking true story, Just Mercy follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson, played by Michael B. Jordan, and his history-making battle for justice. Based on Stevenson's New York T......More
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Wednesday June 4 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Wednesday Movie Matinee Juneteenth Double Feature: "Summer of Soul"
Join us for a Double feature in the Veterans room celebrating Juneteenth!This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family ......More
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Wednesday June 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Wednesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Victories of the Heart Men's Group
Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
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Wednesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
PRIDE Trivia
Get ready to shine at PRIDE Trivia! This isn't your average trivia night, hosted by the one and only Merriam Levkowitz, America's Favorite Drag Bubbie. Expect an evening filled with laughter, fierce competition, and fascinating facts about LGBTQIA+ icons, milestones, po......More
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Thursday June 5 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 5 9:30am - 1:30pm CDT
SERVPRO Ethics Class
We are teaching a continuing education class for business professionals.
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Thursday June 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 5 1:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 5 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
8th Grade Graduation - Alcuin Montessori School - Run Through/Practice
8th Grade graduation with typical graduation speeches and presentations.
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Thursday June 5 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Spring Piano Recital
The event is my spring piano recital for my Oak Park/River Forest music students. I have been holding my recitals in the Veterans Room for many years and it is such a perfect venue for us. Thank you.
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Thursday June 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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
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Thursday June 5 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
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Thursday June 5 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Jack and Jill of America
Jack and Jill Skit Meeting
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Thursday June 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
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Thursday June 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROSE AND POETRY POP WITH POETIC DEVICES
HOW TO MAKE YOUR PROSE AND POETRY POP WITH POETIC DEVICESHave you ever wondered why some phrases from favorite books, snippets of famous speeches, or even lyrics from popular songs linger in your mind? What exactly is it about the wording that makes them so memorable? I......More
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Thursday June 5 7:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
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Friday June 6 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
8th Grade Graduation - Alcuin Montessori School
8th grade graduation. There will be speakers. there will be refreshments after.
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Friday June 6 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
LaLeche League
Gathering for new caregivers to receive breastfeeding support.
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Friday June 6 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Older Adult Coffee Hour
Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.
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Friday June 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
All the Feels Storytime and Craft
Fred Rogers said, "When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary."In this storytime, we are not just going to talk about our feelings, but read about them, sing about them, and craft about them!Let's jump into all the......More
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Friday June 6 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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Friday June 6 1:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
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Saturday June 7 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Saturday June 7 9:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Saturday June 7 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
English Language Conversation
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday June 7 11:30am - 2:30pm CDT
Medicare Educational
Medicare Education
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Saturday June 7 11:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Tau Xi Zeta - Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Meeting
Womens Mentoring and Development
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Saturday June 7 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Book Bike: Out in the Burbs
The book bike visits Downtown Oak Park for the Out In the Burbs Pride celebration, 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 ......More
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Saturday June 7 12:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Saturday June 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Parks & Pages: Read With Your Neighbors
Experience a relaxing and community-driven event hosted in partnership with the Park District of Oak Park. This is a day to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the beauty of nature while connecting with your neighbors.Bring your own blankets, books, chairs, games, headphones,......More