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Image of a shoebox Foosball Game with clothespins - Oak Park Library

Shoebox Foosball

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Oak Park Library

Age Group:

Elementary

Event Details:

Have you ever played with a Foosball table? Colorful figures are spun around as opponents play a miniature soccer game. Today you will engineer your own mini Foosball game. So leve...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Age Group: Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play

Event Details:

Have you ever played with a Foosball table? Colorful figures are spun around as opponents play a miniature soccer game. Today you will engineer your own mini Foosball game. So level up and meet us at the Oak Park Library!

Gamez on Wheelz gaming truck and kona ice event at the library

Family Game Day @ Ray D. Prueter Library

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming sessi...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Family

Program Type: Games & Play

Event Details:

Join us for an epic day of fun with Gamez on Wheelz—a mobile gaming experience for kids and teens! Kids and teens also get FREE Kona Ice to enjoy before or after their gaming session!

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Time	Sun (2/09)	Mon (2/10)	Tue (2/11)	Wed (2/12)	Thu (2/13)	Fri (2/14)	Sat (2/15)
11 am	This event is in the "Family" group Color, Craft, or More 11:00am–4:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a different craft every week. Crafts can be customized by age. Everyone is welcome! Word Searches and coloring pages are available daily. While you are here, check out our jigsaw puzzle exchange! (STEAM program)		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Come and Play 11:00am–12:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: Calling all toddlers, parents, and caregivers! Come gather, meet friends, play with our selection of toys, and find great books to take home. All are welcome!		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Oak Park Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OKP-Storytime Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, poems, music, movement, and a simple craft! (Ages 0-5 years) This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Oak Park Toddler Play 11:30am–1:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OKP-Storytime Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: Come stay and play with us after our Storytime every Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm! All are welcome.		This event is in the "Elementary" group Paws For Reading 11:30am–1:30pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OKP-Film and Lecture Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Literacy Event Details: Paws For Reading - a wonderful new program! Once a month, your child can read to specially trained pups. It helps build reading confidence and skills. This is a one on one program.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Family" group Duplo Sundays 1:00pm–4:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OKP-Storytime Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: Creativity alive! Build a fort or a dinosaur or whatever you are in the mood for. We would love to display your creation in the library! (STEM program)						This event is in the "Family" group Fun With Legos 1:00pm–3:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: Feeling creative? Come play and build with our selection of Legos every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Show us your designs and we will post to our social media pages. All are welcome! (STEM program)
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Elementary" group CANCELED - Chess Class 4:45pm–5:45pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OKP-Conference Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Games & Play Event Details: This week's Chess Class has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience! Class will resume next week at usual time. Thank you!