Adult Program
Living Life Mindfully: Learning to Breath
Author Priscilla Warner has had a great life both personally and
professionally, but she suffers from debilitating episodes of
anxiety and panic attacks. Learning to Breathe: My Year Long Quest to Bring Calm to My Life is her journey from panic to peace. Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully book discussion features 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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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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Seminar: Power Networking
Learn why it's important to build impactful connections. General job search advice, and tips will also be discussed in this seminar. Presenter: Richard Williams, Career Services, Triton College. Learn more about all our services for job seekers.
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America's Music: Teen Music Video Screening
Join us for an evening of music videos! In conjunction with America's Music, budding filmmakers at OPRF have created 3-4 minute music videos for their favorite songs. A panel of filmmakers and OPRF grads in New York will select the top three, to be reveled at this special screening.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Sticks and Skeins
A monthly knitting group for new knitters, experienced knitters and even lapsed knitters. We'll knit, chat and solve the world's problems! Bring your project, and we'll provide the technical support to help you along to completion!
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America's Music Teen Performance: OPRF Spoken Word Stars
See an amazing performance by the stars of the award-winning Spoken Word team at Oak Park-River Forest High School. Fresh from "Louder Than a Bomb" metro competition, these talented students are coached by David Gilmer and Jay Lind.
Learn more about theAmerica's Music series.
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Open Boardgame Play
Open game play on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Bring your own board games, or just bring yourself.
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America's Music Film Screening: Latin Rhythms from Mambo to Hip Hop
See and discuss portions of two films: "Latin Music USA, Episode One: Bridges," and "From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale."
Scholar George Bailey introduces the film and leads discussion following.
Learn more about theAmerica's Music series.