Second Floor - Veterans Room
Our Village: Oak Park
Enjoy a two-person presention titled "Our Village" which dramatizes the history of Oak Park, Illinois. The play features Diane Pingle and Kevin Bry as modern narrators and actual historical figures speaking to the audience. Beginning with the Oak Park area's proud Native American heritage, "Our Village" traces the social and political history of Oak Park from the time Native Americans and the Kettlestrings (Oak Park 's first white settlers) populated the area through establishment of the village and its own government.
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Self-publishing and Marketing Your Book
Self-publishing and self-marketing has never been easier or cheaper for writers with the many online tools available to writers today. Explore two popular online tools, Lulu.com and Kickstarter.com, that you can use to publish your book.
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World War II on the Homefront: Rosie the Riveter
Lynn Rymarz presents "Rosie the Riveter" with a conversation and panel discussion about what it was like for those on the Oak Park and River Forest Homefront. In collaboration with the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest.
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Txt 2 Scrn: Interactive Film Screening
funny movie + yr txts = funnier movie
Text in your jokes and snarky comments during this special screening.
Snacks provided -- you know how we like to do.
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Make Your Own Ice Cream
Smooth, creamy, delicious ice cream is yours for the making. Join us to mix up your own delectable dessert.
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Lions, Elephants and Penguins: The Fantastic Wildlife of South Africa
Travel with the Oak Park Public Library's own Ed O'Brien as he traverses southern Africa; from the Cape of Good Hope to the thornveld of Kruger National Park. Ed will introduce you to this country's majestic scenery, hospitable inhabitants, and beautiful and bizarre wildlife.
If you've been to South Africa, bring your photos and keepsakes to share. Enjoy springtime refreshments, great stories and gorgeous pictures of wildlife.
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Volunteer Appreciation Reception
We're celebrating our volunteers and thanking them for their efforts. Current library volunteers and their guests are welcome.
Interested in volunteering at the library? Learn about the opportunities and apply online.
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Explore Florence and Tuscany
Enjoy an armchair travel trip to Italy. Explore Florence and Tuscany with the Library's own Debby Preiser. You'll view a short film and photographs from her spring travels. Share your own stories and photos from Italy and enjoy some Italian cookies and treats.
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Fall Natural Hair Meetup
Come out and learn about natural hair tips and techniques from author of Thank God I'm Natural, Chris-Tia Donaldson.
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Seminar: Get Set, Get Ready, Get Hired
Learn the cutting edge strategies for getting a job today. Presenter: Mohammed Faheem of Business and Career Services, operator of the Illinois workNet Center in Northern Cook County. Learn more about all our services for job seekers.