Battle of the Bands
Watch local teens compete in newly re-opened Scoville Park! Winners will advance to the regional competition in July. All band members are between 12 and 20 years of age.
Location: Scoville Park, 800 Lake St.
Rain location: Stevenson Center, 49 Lake St.
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Reception for Joseph V. Lawlor Family & Friends
See "Paintings, Sketches and Pastels: The Artwork of Joseph V. Lawlor in the Main Library Art Gallery. Greet family members and enjoy light refreshments.
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Paintings, Sketches & Pastels: The Artwork of Joseph V. Lawlor
The family of Joseph V. Lawlor, mounts an exhibit of this long-time Oak Park artist.
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Art as an Intuitive Process
Jackie Lakely will demonstrate her technique of incorporating collage into her paintings. Her process of intuition rather than planning results in an amalgamation of color. Her work is instantly recognizable yet other worldly. July's aMAZEing Artist will provide you with a fresh approach to unleashing your own creativity. Best for those aged 14 and up.
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Summer Camp Slam
Summer camps with elementary aged kids can register to attend this storytime and activity. Email sharris@oppl.org for details.
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Summer Camp Slam
Summer camps with elementary aged kids can register to attend this storytime and activity. Email sharris@oppl.org for details.
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Summer Camp Slam
Summer camps with elementary aged kids can register to attend this storytime and activity. Email sharris@oppl.org for details.
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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.