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Maker Series: JewelryTuesday, May 1, 7–8 pm, Main Library Computer Classroom. Use digital and physical tools to create a piece of jewelry. Basic computer and internet skills required.

Maker Lab Series for Grades 6–12Thursdays, May 3–24, 3:30–5 pm, Main Library Veterans Room. Students in grades 6–12 are invited to experiment and learn with new technology.

Maker Series: Open LabMain Library Computer Classroom. Experiment with our tech tools and bring home a cool creation. Computer and internet experience is required. Projects may be picked up during the week following the class.

Saturday, May 19, 11 am–12 pmWednesday, June 13, 7–8 pm

Sew the Night Away Thursday, June 7, 5:30–6:30 pm, Main Library Children’s Study Room B. No experience required; all materials supplied. Grades 5–9.

Teen Maker LabThursdays, June 14–July 19, 3:30–5 pm, Main Library Veterans Room. Teens are invited to experiment and learn with various kinds of technology.

The Electronic Entertainment Group (E3) Wrap Up PartySaturday, June 16, 1–5 pm, Main Library Small Meeting Room. Learn about big game announcements from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo and try out some games for yourself on our PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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100% Career & College ReadyMondays–Thursdays, April 30–May 31, 3–7 pm, Main Library Silent Reading Room. 100% Career & College Ready is a program of the Equity Team of Oak Park and River Forest and is supported by the Oak Park Public Library, Triton College, and Americorps, all working together to provide the resources and support our children need to be successful. Please note: this program does not meet on Monday, May 28.

How To Pay for College Without Going BrokeThursday, May 3, 6:30–8 pm, Main Library Veterans Room. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn new and little-known strategies available to families for planning, saving, or paying for college—strategies that can save you thousands of dollars while finding the best-fit college for your child. This workshop includes new material about important changes that may be coming soon in higher education. Presented by My College Planning Team. Register now.

All Day Exam CramSaturday, May 19–Thursday, May 31, Main Library. Your table is reserved! Stop in while the library is open to find a quiet place to study through the end of finals week.

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Teen Service ClubTuesdays, May 1–22, 3:30–5 pm, Main Library Book Discussion Room. Help work with library materials, craft for programs and displays, and complete service projects.

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Let’s ConversateLearn about and discuss different social justice topics in engaging and dynamic workshops designed to encourage dialogue and collaboration.

Tuesday, May 29, 6–8 pm, Dole BranchTuesday, June 26, 6–7:30 pm, Main Library Veterans Room

More Than a MicWednesday, May 30, 5–7 pm, Main Library Veterans Room. Speak your mind at this spoken-word freestyle open mic.

Natural Hair MeetupSunday, June 10, 2–5 pm, Dole Branch. Attend this gathering of natural vloggers, stylists, and entrepreneurs to find out what you’ve been wanting to know about the global natural hair care movement.

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The No Shush Salon: Open MicThursdays, May 31, June 28, 6:30–8:45 pm, Maze Branch. A monthly open mic for all creative types.

A Place for All TribesThursday, June 14, 4–6 pm, Maze Branch. Teens are invited to join this LGBTQ+ positive group where they can get together to discuss different issues, share their favorite books, sponsor and provide support for activism, plan outings, and more.

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Main Library and Dole Branch open at 2 pm; MazeBranch closed

All Day Exam Cram, 9 am

More Than a Mic, 5 pm


The No Shush Salon: Open Mic, 6:30 pm

Sew the Night Away, 5:30 pm

Teen Maker Lab, 3:30 pm

The No Shush Salon: Open Mic, 6:30 pm

Let’s Conversate, 6 pm


Let’s Conversate, 6 pm





ACCESSIBILITY: For accommodations at an event or class, please contact us, allowing seven days’ notice to best serve you.See oppl.org/accessibility

PROMOTION: Library programs and classes are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.

Teen Service Club, 3:30 pm

Maker Series: Jewelry, 7 pm

Maker Lab for Grades 6–12, 3:30 pm How To Pay for College Without Going Broke, 6:30 pm

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Maker Lab for Grades 6–12, 3:30 pm




Maker Series: Open Lab, 11 amR



All Day Exam Cram, 1 pm







All Day Exam Cram, 1 pm


A Place for All Tribes, 4 pm

E3 Wrap Up Party, 1 pm



Natural Hair Meetup, 2 pm

Maker Series: Open Lab, 7 pmR

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