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Kids' Concert: Chris Rowlands

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  • Sun, 06/11/2023 - 2:00pm
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June 11 | A fun and fact-filled family-friendly concert about flying animals.

Unicorn Storytime & Crafts

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  • Sat, 06/03/2023 - 10:30am
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June 3 | Visit Miss Karen in the whimsical Unicorn Garden at Wright Library for unicorn-themed books and crafts.

Craft & Play

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  • Wed, 06/07/2023 - 10:30am
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Wednesdays | Create, cooperate, and have fun. For kids entering grades 1-4.

True Crime Book Discussion

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  • Thu, 06/15/2023 - 7:00pm
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June 15 | Join the book discussion of Devil in the White City, which details the 1893's World Fair in Chicago and how a murderer and conman lured Fair visitors to their deaths.

Travel Tales with Author Kara McWest

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  • Thu, 05/04/2023 - 7:00pm
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Best-selling author, Kara McWest, joins us for an evening of tales and tips as she discusses her experiences of traveling both solo and with children.

Recycling Update

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 3:30pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

3:30 PM | In-Person event

Get the latest Oakwood recycling news at this panel discussion featuring local experts and advocates. 

  • City of Oakwood Recycling Program - Doug Spitler, Oakwood Public Works Director
  • Charitable Recycling - Steve Binder, Green Oakwood
  • Dorothy Lane Market & Unity Garden Project – Bruce Kidney, Green Oakwood
  • Styrofoam and Wishcycling – Joleen Cook, Green Oakwood
  • Smith School Eco Action Team

In partnership with Green Oakwood.

Foster Habitat in Your Own Backyard

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 12:30pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

12:30 PM | In-Person event

Replacing invasive species with natives and mimicking regional ecosystems can help re-establish vital habitat. Regional ecosystems like prairies, wetlands, and forests are also typically carbon sinks, meaning they accumulate and store carbon, which is good for the planet.  

Join Tim Pritchard, Sustainability Manager with Five Rivers MetroParks to learn practical steps you can take to help restore habitat and make your yard not only beautiful, but wildlife and climate friendly.

Landscape Design with Native Plants

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 10:30am
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

10:30 AM | In-Person event

Join Five Rivers MetroParks educator, Betty Hoevel, to learn more about the design potential of native plants. Natives are not only good for the environment, they are beautiful and come in many colors, textures, and forms that will complement your existing landscaping.

This workshop will focus on the aesthetics of adding these hardy, pollinator-friendly plants to your yard. Bring your questions!

In partnership with Green Oakwood.

Oakwood Inclusion Coalition Book Discussion

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  • Tue, 05/09/2023 - 7:00pm
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May 9 | Join Wright Library and the Oakwood Inclusion Coalition to discuss the book, On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed.