Adult Program
Hands-On Spring Science
Spring is here and fun is in bloom! Join us for some hands-on science exploration, including Grow-A-Seed necklaces, flower dissection and more. For kids in grades K-5. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708-386-4751 beginning April 11.
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Yarns and Yarn
All are welcome to join a group of avid readers who meet to discuss books while they knit and crochet blankets and scarves to donate to various charities. No knitting experience needed. No registration required.
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genre X book discussion: The Signal and the Noise
Join us for our monthly book discussion for readers in their 20s and 30s. April's selection is The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver.
Copies of the book will be available at the Main Library a month before the discussion.
For more information on genre X, visit our website and join our Goodreads group to see a list of upcoming and previous selections.
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Oak Park Photography Club
Oak Park Photo Club members meet twice monthly to share digital and print photos. All skill levels welcome. Call Debby Preiser at 697-6915 for more information.
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The Dating Game: A 20s & 30s Singles Event
Live in Oak Park, it's The Dating Game!
Calling all suitors and suitorettes in your 20s and 30s: Daters wanted for kitschy, singles fun. Play the game, or join the live audience after-hours at the library.
21+. Cash bar & snacks. First drink is on the house.
Registration required for players and audience members. Space is limited so register now.
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Violinist Rachel Barton Pine: Master Class Demonstrations
Watch Violinist Rachel Barton Pine present Master Class Demonstrations for a middle school student and two high school students on Saturday, April 20, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street. Rachel will hear talented local violinists perform and offer advice. This learning experience can be valuable not only for the performer, but for the audience as well.
Music teachers and students are welcome to observe and learn from this outstanding violinist. This free program is presented in collaboration with Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) Music Fraternity.
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Money Smart Week: Drop-off for Craft Supply Swap
Like to knit, scrapbook, sew or craft? You probably have plenty of leftover supplies. Why not trade in the things you no longer use for new to you materials?
To celebrate Money Smart Week, crafters are invited to bring craft supplies in good condition to the Main Library Lobby on Saturday morning, April 20, between 10 am and Noon. Donors will receive a coupon good to redeem for early admission to the Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am to Noon.
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Computer Help
Ask Dole staff your computer help questions during 20-minute one-on-one sessions. We can answer questions about web searching, online job hunting, using email and word processing programs, and Oak Park Public Library's array of online research tools. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 708-386-9032.
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Read and Reflect: Tender at the Bone
Restaurant critic, Ruth Reichl of the New York Times offers a
memoir--with recipes--of a life spent as a restaurant owner, chef, and food critic, from California to New York City. Tender at the bone: growing up at the table is a perfectly balanced stew of memories: not too sweet, not too tart. Read and Reflect discussions feature a new non-fiction title each month.Books are available at the Dole Branch Library one month before the discussion. Library book discussions are open to all who are committed to reading and talking about books.
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Seminar: Tips for Submitting Online Job Applications
Did you know that online job applications are used as a screening tool for employers? Learn what to watch out for, how to answer questions, and techniques for completing online applications. Presenter: Eileen Vesey, Chicago Federation of Labor Workers Assistance Committee. Learn more about all our services for job seekers.