Oak Park residents can walk among Scoville Park's trees, learn new recipes and access free mental health support this fall through the library's Health Literacy Month lineup.

Health & Wellness Librarian Claire Ong announced the programming on the library's website Tuesday, Sept. 15. The slate spans October and November.

The series opens with a Tree Talk & Stroll on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. at the Main Library, 834 Lake St. Co-presented with local organizations Trinity Pierce and Grant Jones, the guided walk through Scoville Park will cover the neighborhood's trees and their environmental and health benefits.

A Virtual Classroom Kitchen Series with instructor Kristyn Slick follows. The first session, "Hot Honey," starts Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. A second session, "Friendsgiving Feast," is set for Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Both are virtual and free.

Folk musician Chris Walz performs at the Main Library on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library helped fund the concert.

Ong's announcement also described two NAMI Metro Suburban facilities on Harrison Street that offer free, walk-in mental health support. The Drop-In Center at 814 Harrison St. is open Monday through Friday, 1 to 7 p.m., and weekends, 2 to 6 p.m. It serves adults 18 and older living with a mental health condition, offering peer support, small group work and job placement help.

Next door at 816 Harrison St., NAMI's Living Room began operating at its Oak Park location in July. It is open noon to 8 p.m. daily and staffed by Recovery Support Specialists who draw on their own mental health experiences. The space is free and open to anyone 18 and older feeling stressed or experiencing worsening symptoms.

NAMI Metro Suburban can be reached at 708-524-2582. Residents can find event registration details on the library's online calendar.