Children's Program
Beach Blankets & Books Storytime
Storytime for ages 2-6, with a caregiver. Theres something for everyone in this big, lively storytime, full of favorites.
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff Concert: 20,000 Reads Under the Sea!
Celebrate the SRP Kickoff and have some family-friendly fun in the sun at an all-ages beach party. Do the limbo,join a conga line and dance up a storm while listening to Grammy nominated Dave Rudolf's amazing island tunes.
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"The Sixty-Eight Rooms:" Book Discussion & Diorama Craft
Jack and Ruthie visit the Chicago Art Institute and discover a magic key that makes them gerbil-sized, allowing them to enter the historic worlds of the 68 Thorne Miniature Rooms in the lower level of the museum. (If you have not visited the Thorne Rooms, you will certainly want to after reading this book). Following the discussion, we'll create our own dioramas. For kids going into 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708.386.4751 beginning June 26.
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"Liar and Spy:" Book Discussion & Cipher Wheel Craft
Georges struggles when his dad loses his job, forcing the family to move to an apartment in a new neighborhood. However, he soon makes a new friend named Safer, who happens to be the resident spy extroadinaire. Together, they use their skills of espionage to track a shady tenant who might actually be a murderous criminal! After the discussion, we'll be making cipher wheels to create our own secret messages. For kids going into 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708.386.4751 beginning June 12.
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"The One and Only Ivan:" Book Discussion & Collage Painting
Based on a true story, this 2013 Newbery Award winner tells the story of Ivan, a gorilla who has spent 27 years housed in a circus-themed mall. See how a talent for finger painting and and enduring friendship changes his life forever. After discussing the book, we'll be creating a painted collage piece to be displayed in the library. For kids going into 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. Register in person, online at oppl.org/events or by calling 708.386.4751 beginning May 29.
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6th Annual Chess Tournament
At the library's fifth annual chess tournament, students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to compete for trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Preregistration at 452-3440 begins July 1st. A side tournament will be held for parents, coaches, and adults (with no registration required).
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Earth Day Sculpture-Family Program (Rescheduled)
Chicago artist agitator, Mary Ellen Croteau, will lead us with her wit and wisdom to reconsider our reliance on plastic. We can't always recycle it and it doesn't last forever, so what can we do with it? Join us as she guides families in artfully re-purposing plastic lids into outdoor sculpture for Maze's garden. Registration is required and begins on May 6.
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Dance a Story
Intuit Dance studio students present a dance work celebrating reading and imagination.
The performance will be followed by a drop-in creative dance lesson.
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Ben's Bubble Show!
School's out and fun's in with this mind-boggling show of bubble mastery! Giant bubbles, smoke-filled bubbles, bubbles within bubbles... Ben Jimenez brings art, science and a touch of magic to this show. All ages. Register in person, by calling 708-386-9032 or online at oppl.org/events beginning Friday, April 12.
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Meet a Pirate Storytime
Ahoy me hearties! It's time to hear some rollicking pirate stories and take pictures with a scallywag pirate. No registration. Ages 3-up. Bring your camera!