Events OCT / NOV 2015 Programs for kids and tweens FIND CHILLS, THRILLS, AND WONDER THIS FALL Monster Mash MONDAY, OCT. 12, 10:30 11:30 AM, Halloween is just around the corner, so come join performer and teaching artist Alisa Rosenthal from the Old Town School of Folk Music in a spooky hour of sing-along songs and interactive dances sure to get your toes tapping! Come in your favorite costume, ready to sing, move, and scare! Ages 3+. Registration with an Oak Park Public card necessary. Enchanted Halloween SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 6 7:30 PM, Ever wondered how your favorite book characters would celebrate Halloween? Join us for games, crafts, stories, and refreshments in a family-friendly atmosphere. Costumes encouraged but not required. Ages 4 10, with an adult. Registration with an Oak Park Public card necessary. Alice in Wonderland Party FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 4 5:30 PM, One of our favorite storybook characters is visiting Maze Branch. Join Alice and her friends as they explore Wonderland with many interactive activities. Please feel free to arrive dressed as your favorite character. Ages 3+. Registration with an Oak Park card required. programs and classes are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. Your name (and your child s name) will never be used without your written consent. Inside Pajama Party Hip-Hop Dance Class Raptors in the Registration is necessary for some events. Register in person at any library location, at oppl.org/events, or by calling the Main at 708.452.3420, Dole Branch at 708.386.9032, and Maze Branch at 708.386.4751. Main 834 Lake St. 708.383.8200 Dole Branch 255 Augusta 708.386.9032 Maze Branch 845 Gunderson 708.386.4751 Closing at 5 pm Nov. 25; closed Nov. 26 For accommodations at an event or class, please contact us, allowing seven days notice to best serve you.
READ Late fall storytimes and playgroups for all ages run every week in October and November. For descriptions and attendance guidelines, visit oppl.org/ kids/storytimes. Celebrate: Descendants WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 3 4 PM, MAIN LIBRARY Are you obsessing over Disney s Descendants? Did you read every word of The Isle of the Lost? We ll celebrate Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos and explore other books that feed our villainous streak. Best for kids in grades 1 4. Saturday Sensory Storytime SATURDAYS, OCT. 10 & NOV. 21, 2-2:30 PM, This class is designed for children with special needs ages 3 and up with caregiver support. Classes are structured with Boardmaker schedules and include fun picture books and songs, along with fine and gross motor movement activities. Special supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Siblings welcome. DigiTales: Full STEAM Ahead FRIDAYS, OCT. 23 & NOV. 20, 10 10:30 AM, Stories and songs, plus quality ebooks and apps with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) focus for even more fun. Best for ages 2 6. Spooky Storytime and Craft FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 10:30 11:30 AM, Join Ms. Sarah for chills and thrills with this fun and interactive storytime. Followed by a festive craft. Ages 3 6. Pajama Party FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 10:30 11:30 AM, Break out your favorite jammies and head to Dole Branch for a fun storytime and craft. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, who will enjoy a very special sleepover at the library. Come back the next day to pick up your animal friend and see what they did all night at the library. Ages 3+. CREATE Pumpkin Painting MONDAY, OCT. 12, 2:30 3:30 PM, B.Y.O.P.: Bring Your Own Pumpkin! We supply paint and decorating supplies, plus take care of the mess. All ages. Crafty Tots FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 10:30 11:30 AM, Drop in and get crafty with your little ones! We ll have all sorts of supplies on hand; you bring the creativity and imagination. Best for ages 3+. Kid s Craft: Scaredy-Cat MONDAY, OCT. 19, 3:30 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 3-30 4:30 PM, Meow. Get ready for Halloween with this spooky and fun craft. Ages 3+. Kid s Craft: Pumpkin Patch MONDAY, NOV. 16, 3:30 4:30 PM, THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 3:30 4:30 PM, Paint, paper, and pumpkins...oh my! Get festive with this fun fall craft! Ages 3+. 2 \ OCT - NOV EVENTS
PL AY Barbie Club FRIDAY, OCT. 2, 10 AM NOON, FRIDAYS, OCT. 16 & NOV. 20, 3 5 PM, FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 2 4 PM, Come play! Dolls and accessories provided. LEGO Club FRIDAYS, OCT. 9 & 30, 10 AM NOON, TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 3 5 PM, FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 3 5 PM, Come play! LEGO and DUPLO provided. Block Party! FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 10 AM NOON, Calling all budding engineers! Use our wooden blocks to build whatever your imagination can come up with, from zoos to skyscrapers. MiniCon SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 1 4 PM, Come celebrate comics and fandom of all types, and take home comics for free! We ll have classes, contests, games, and more. Everyone is welcome at this librarywide extravaganza. PERFORM Hip-Hop Dance Class FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 2 2:50 PM, Join teachers from TranscenDance in this fun intro class. Best for kids in grades K 5. Registration necessary. Teen Improv Workshop THURSDAYS, OCT. 15 & NOV. 19, 7 8 PM, Calling tweens and teens (5th grade and up) for improvisational drama games! Never acted before but always wanted to try? Or are you a seasoned pro who loves moment-to-moment action? Either way, join us for fun and games that are sure to test your quick-thinking skills. Warning: hilarity will ensue Kid s Improv Workshop MONDAYS, OCT. 26 & NOV. 16, 6:30 7:30 PM, Calling kids (grades 1-4) for improvisational drama games! Never acted before but always wanted to try? Looking for a way to build your sharing and cooperation skills? Come join us for fun and games that are sure to test your quick-thinking skills. And remember, in improv, everyone wins! Warning: hilarity will ensue... WATCH Cinderella Screening THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2:30 4:30 PM, Disney s new live-action take on the classic fairy tale. (PG, 2015, 112 minutes) Always open @ oppl.org Find all events at oppl.org/events OCT - NOV EVENTS / 3
Homeschool Meet-Up THURSDAYS, OCT. 1 NOV. 19, NOON 2 PM, Drop in each week to socialize with other local homeschooling families. Sack lunches welcome. Best for ages 6+. Younger siblings welcome. Raptors in the FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2-3 PM, School s out! Come to the library for a visit with fascinating falcons from the International Heritage Conservancy. Best for ages 5+. Tween Only (T.O.) events are for kids entering grades 5 8 to make cool things, be creative, learn something new, and hang out with friends. Guys Read: Dark and Stormy Night FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 4 5 PM, In the mood for a spine-tingling, leave-the-lights-on-at-night kind of story? Then this Guys Read is for you! We ll talk about books that scare. No need to pre-read anything; just show up! T.O. Make: Horrorgami WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 3:30 4:30 PM, Fold something creepy! Plus, watch a classic Halloween movie and enjoy some snacks. GEMS: Coding Party (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 3:30 5 PM, Let s get this party started! We ll be creating technological art masterpieces on computers with Google s Made With Code no paintbrushes required. Registration necessary. Find out more at gemsclub.org and madewithcode.com. PARENT WORKSHOP Parent Workshop: Screen-Smart Parenting MONDAY, OCT. 19, 6:30 7:30 PM, VETERANS ROOM Discover the best digital library resources and tools in this workshop for parents of young children. Librarian Miss Anne will talk about the latest research on promoting literacy in your home while using digital devices. Best for parents of kids up to age 6. Register now at oppl.org/events. When registering online, you can request free on-site childcare from Parenthesis, a partner in this workshop. Did you know... You and your kids can use a variety of age-appropriate tech devices while at the library. Later this fall, look for kids Chromebooks and ipads at Dole and Maze branches, plus new portable DVD players at all library locations. For more information, visit oppl.org/kids. 4 \ OCT - NOV EVENTS
#OAKPARKSTORIES Inspired by the popular Humans of New York blog, we set out to capture your photos and stories and learn how you use the library every day. We re learning a lot about you, the humans of Oak Park, from the littlest ones attending storytimes to those who study, make art, and use technology in our spaces, and we re sharing your stories on the library s Facebook page. To go along with the library s Humanity 101 series this fall (see our adult and teen programs in this issue), we decided to display a little of Oak Park s humanity on this page. To see more and learn about the people featured here, visit the library s Facebook page and search #oakparkstories. Always open @ oppl.org Find all events at oppl.org/events OCT - NOV EVENTS / 5