Storytimes near DOLE BRANCH LIBRARY

705 Fillmore, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US

We’re 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 » Park schedule: - Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. Marion - Thursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St The Book Bike will be at the following Euclid Square storytimes: - June 18 - July 2, 16, 30, - August 13, 27 - September 10, 24 - October 8

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

Becoming is an 8-week emersion designed to help you level up, building confidence, finding your voice, and getting real about who you are and who you’re becoming. Through honest conversations, interactive activities, and a strong community vibe, you’ll explore identity, accountability, communication, and decision-making while gaining real-life tools to move with purpose. This is your space to grow, connect, and step into the best version of yourself.

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

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.

Marion Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302, US

The Book Bike visits Downtown Oak Park for Thursday Night Out, 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!

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

Join us as we read and discuss the science fiction novel "Old Man's War" by John Scalzi. John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army. The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce and alien races willing to fight us for them are common. So, we fight. To defend Earth, and to stake our own claim to planetary real estate. Far from Earth, the war has been going on for decades: brutal, bloody, unyielding.

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

Monthly Oak Park Toastmasters Club in-person meeting

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

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are: - Friday, July 10, 9 am-5:30 pm, open to all - Saturday, July 11, 9 am-4:30 pm, open to all - Sunday, July 12 - noon-2 pm, fair volunteers only - 2-4 pm, open to all - Local nonprofits, schoolteachers, area Little Free Library Stewards, and fair volunteers are invited to select free items. - Everyone is invited to fill up a grocery bag with their choice of items for just $10 a bag. Learn more at oppl.org/fair »

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

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

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

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje. Este programa está abierto a todos los niños de edades 3 a 6 años y sus cuidadores, y es mejor para aquellos que les gustaría estar inmersos en el idioma español. 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

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

Before our Disability Pride March on Saturday, July 11 at 11 am at the Main Library, let's make our signs and ribbon wands to wave! Supplies will be set out, with examples shared. NOTE: Book Sale traffic means that parking will be difficult. Consider parking in one of the nearby Oak Park village lots. This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. #DisabilityPride #SupportedProgramming

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

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are: - Friday, July 10, 9 am-5:30 pm, open to all - Saturday, July 11, 9 am-4:30 pm, open to all - Sunday, July 12 - noon-2 pm, fair volunteers only - 2-4 pm, open to all - Local nonprofits, schoolteachers, area Little Free Library Stewards, and fair volunteers are invited to select free items. - Everyone is invited to fill up a grocery bag with their choice of items for just $10 a bag. Learn more at oppl.org/fair »

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

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

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.

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

Learn more about the artwork in this month’s exhibit and how to transform trash into art. The three artists from Oak Park Art League will talk about their work and demonstrate techniques to upcycle plastic into different types of art. Participants will then be invited to make their own part of a community art piece. So come on out and feel free to bring your own plastic (though the artists will have plenty to share) and learn how to turn it into art in this hands-on workshop. More About the Oak Park Art League and the Artists Founded in 1921, the Oak Park Art League (OPAL) is one of the longest continuously operating nonprofit arts organizations in Illinois. Located in a historic 1902 carriage house in the heart of Oak Park's Historic District, OPAL supports artists of all levels through exhibitions, classes, and community events — and sits within walking distance of both Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio and Ernest Hemingway's birthplace. Linda Dunbar With over 30 years as a designer, Linda has built a career grounded in visual communication, creative problem‑solving, and hands‑on making. Her work spans decades of print, logo, product, and package design—areas that shaped her appreciation for detail, materials, and the balance between form and function. She has taught workshops in paper art, bookmaking, typography, and calligraphy, sharing simple techniques that spark curiosity and help others explore their creativity. Her recent work has centered on meditative, process-based art that explores creative expression as a path to emotional well-being. Since January 2025, she has been part of the Oak Park Art League’s Coral Crochet project. Learning to crochet opened a new path for Linda, inspiring an interest in recycled materials and in using art to promote environmental awareness and community collaboration. Bryan Northup Bryan Northup is a Chicago-based environmental artist who uses single-use plastic to create wall reliefs, sculptures, installations, and wearables that highlight plastic's role in the climate crisis. Since 2015, he has innovated with plastic materials, earning recognition at the South Bend Museum of Art's Biennial 30, a solo exhibit at the International Museum of Surgical Science, and recently debuting wearable sculpture in Trashion Revolution 2024 fashion show. Northup's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including CICA in South Korea, Bortolami, and Berry Campbell Gallery. Bryan is the Executive Director of the historic non-profit arts organization, Oak Park Art League (OPAL). Born in Los Angeles, Northup currently maintains a home studio in Oak Park, IL. Karen Sugay Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Karen and her husband ventured to Asia where they lived and traveled for several years before moving to Chicago in 2000. After many years as a human resource professional, Karen chose to pursue her true passion as a creative by volunteering in the community. She used her experience in training and development and her passion for the arts to revamp an elementary school art awareness program, creating curriculum and hands-on projects that aligned with the curriculum. She also facilitated collaborative artworks for each grade level for auction at school fundraisers. Her work is inspired by my love of nature and the pressing environmental challenges of our time. Highly influenced by Asian art and design, her work uses plastic waste as medium, transforming waste plastic into organic patterns and shapes suggestive of the natural world. Her work ultimately offers a new relationship with this pernicious material, creating a delicate balance between humanity and the environment.

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

Let's celebrate disabled people and disability as an identity with a march around the Main Library and our plaza! This march is for disabled people and allies; a disability is not required to celebrate with us. Stay after for a rally to share your feelings and experiences, and another fabulous disability pride sing-along with Dynamic Lynks. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are just as welcome. NOTE: Book Sale traffic means that parking will be difficult. Consider parking in one of the nearby Oak Park village lots. We will meet in the Main Library Lobby at 11 am and march around each floor. There are elevators available on every level. Sign-making and ribbon wand supplies will be available in the Lobby 9-11 am. This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. #DisabilityPride #SupportedProgramming

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

#babytoddler

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

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

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

The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns to the Main Library. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available. Hours are: - Friday, July 10, 9 am-5:30 pm, open to all - Saturday, July 11, 9 am-4:30 pm, open to all - Sunday, July 12 - noon-2 pm, fair volunteers only - 2-4 pm, open to all - Local nonprofits, schoolteachers, area Little Free Library Stewards, and fair volunteers are invited to select free items. - Everyone is invited to fill up a grocery bag with their choice of items for just $10 a bag. Learn more at oppl.org/fair »

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

An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

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

This class is open to ALL caregivers — moms, dads, nannies, grandparents, anyone who shows up for the littles in their life. Bring your stroller, bring your baby, and let's move together. No experience necessary, no cost required. Stroller Strides combines a cardio walk, strength work, and intentional play — all designed for caregivers with babies and toddlers in tow. We will meet on the Plaza outside the library. Weather permitting. Please register using these links to Fit4Mom: May 4: https://app.glofox.com/portal/#/branch/679a8430d2d789877e068109/classes-list-view/69d6a5520646f7a5e905ea22/book?book_from=1777870800 June 1: https://app.glofox.com/portal/#/branch/679a8430d2d789877e068109/classes-list-view/69d6a5cd62f918f0250bde48/book?book_from=1780290000 July 13: Coming soon

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

Join us for a deep dive into Dungeons and Dragons where we will learn more about storyboarding a campaign! This event acts as part of the Oak Park Public Library's Dungeons and Dragons 101 Series and any students interested are welcome to attend one or all of the curated meetings. June 8 - Character Building June 22 - Game Mechanics Part 1 June 29 - Game Mechanics Part 2 July 13 - Storyboarding July 20 - Map and Environment Development July 27 - Monster Selection August 3 - Open Play and Resource Hub

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

Monthly discussion of articles selected by group members

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

We are dedicated to creating a space where anyone can practice meditation with others and connect with the wisdom of the tradition in ways that are meaningful to them. Although one doesn’t need to be Buddhist to practice meditation, our form of meditation comes from the Buddha by way of Tibet. We use a wide variety of Buddhist-inspired readings to support our practice and to bring our understanding into daily life. We start each in-person session with a pre-meditation stretch drawing from Qi Gong and Tai Chi body movement practices. We meditate together. For newcomers to meditation, you can arrange meditation instruction. Meditation can be done on the mat, sitting in a cross-legged position or on a meditation bench, in a chair or in a wheel chair. Meditation is followed by group discussion of reading material that supports our meditation practice.

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

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

We’re 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 » Park schedule: - Tuesdays at 10am: Lindberg Park, 1150 N. Marion - Thursdays at 10am: Euclid Square Park, 705 Fillmore St

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

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

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