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Oak Park Public Library News
March 19, 2013
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Join us Wednesday when OPRF High School’s Spoken Word team performs their award-winning poetry. On Thursday, OPRF film students premier original music videos at our Teen Music Video Screening. Both events begin at 7pm. Next week, help us celebrate this successful series' close with exciting appearances. On March 27 boutique record label Numero Group shares a very special presentation on their flagship series, “Eccentric Soul” at 7pm. On March 30, Chicago’s Golden Horse Ranch Band (pictured above) hosts an all-ages square dance. Bring the whole family to enjoy the band's raucous set in the tradition of old time barn dances at 3 pm. All events take place in the Main Library Veterans Room. See full details ›
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MUSIC
Regions of light and sound of god
Jim James
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MOVIES
Cosmopolis
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FICTION
Dreams and Shadows
C. Robert Cargill
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TEEN FICTION
Butter
Erin Jade Lange
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Ask us online, any time
Get answers to your questions, no matter how big or small, with Chat Reference. Just find the Ask Us! box at oppl.org. Enter your question into the box or open up a live chat window by selecting “Click Here for Help 24/7”. We share this service with a nationwide cooperative of libraries, so you'll always get help from a librarian, even when our library is closed.
You can also email our librarians any time of day or night via the email form on this page or call us directly to get in touch ›
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Knitting at the library
We're now offering knitting events at all three locations. Pick the one that’s best for you. All ages welcome.
Sticks and Skeins - Bring your projects, knit and chat. Thursday, March 21, 7 pm, Maze Branch Library
Yarns and Yarn - Discuss books while knitting. Thursday, March 28, 2 pm, Dole Branch Library
Novel Knitters - Learn the basics with simple projects. Thursday, April 4 & 11, 10 am, Main Library Small Meeting Room. Registration required. |
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Need computer help?
Ask us your computer questions during one-on-one sessions at our branch libraries. Call in advance to reserve a 20-minute session:
Mondays, 1 to 3 pm, Maze Branch | 708.386.4751
Fridays, 2 to 4 pm, Dole Branch | 708.386.9032
In addition, both branch libraries offer in-house laptop check out. Take advantage of a free two-hour session. Laptops feature WiFi Internet and Microsoft Office.
Valid Oak Park Public Library card required for both services. Learn more about library computers › |
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The Dating Game: two evening events for singles
Seeking suitors and suitorettes age 21+. Join us as we re-create The Dating Game with two after-hours events. Play the game or join the live audience for some kitschy fun. Cash bar; first drink is on the house. Registration is required. Main Library Veterans Room at 7:30 pm.
20s & 30s: Saturday, April 20 Register now ›
40s+: Saturday, May 18 Register now › |
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834 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60301
708.383.8200
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845 Gunderson Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
708.386.4751
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255 Augusta St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
708.386.9032
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Open 24/7
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