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National Library Week
The American Library Association’s National Library Week is April 19–25, 2026, with the theme “Find Your Joy.” Award-winning librarian, author, and new host of the children’s program Reading Rainbow, Mychal …National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! And whether you love poetry or are looking to try something new, we hope you’ll find a new favorite poem (or two!) in these lists …Earth Month at your library
Earth Day is April 22, and this year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. The library offers events, information, and resources focused on sustainability and environmental issues all year. In …Celebrate Earth Day: Activities for grade schoolers
Every year on Earth Day, April 22, we celebrate our precious planet. Check out ways you can celebrate and protect our planet at the same time below! Join us for …Tech Tips: Google Docs basics
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Do you have a Gmail account? If you have a Gmail account, Google provides you with access to additional Google apps like …Artist Marea Cordero honors ancestors & finds common ground
After her father passed away, artist Marea Cordero began learning more about his life growing up in the Philippines. And as she reconnected with the Filipino side of her family, …Celebrating Arab American heritage
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Arab American history and culture. Browse: Titles we suggest for all ages. View: …33 things to do with little ones this spring
Signs of spring are here and your public library, in partnership with the Collaboration for Early Childhood, has put together a collection of activities, events, and resources for you and …Resources for autistic people & their caregivers
So you, your child, or your student has been diagnosed with autism? Congratulations! As overwhelming as it can be to hear a diagnosis, you are now ready to find and …Build healthy brain habits with events & resources from your library
Our brain is a muscle. How do we exercise it, keep it healthy, and nurture it? In honor of Brain Awareness Week (March 16-22), explore books, articles, and resources available …Early Bird Learning videos: A virtual tutorial for babies, toddlers & preschoolers
Did you know that children’s staff have created more than 400 early learning videos since March 2020?! You can watch them all in a YouTube playlist and find them organized …Transgender Day of Visibility: Books, virtual tutorials & more resources
Held each year on March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) celebrates the lives and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people. Trans advocate Rachel Crandall founded TDoV in 2010 because …All about origami: How-to videos, books & more for grade schoolers
Have you ever seen origami art at the Main Library Children’s Services desk? Miss Margaret has made and displayed so many over the years: Carmen Sprung’s Carambola Flower, an Omega Star, a Traditional …Helping kids tackle school projects: World Book
Are you looking for a great resource for kids to do research online? Did you know that World Book is accessible with your library card? World Book offers a comprehensive …Honoring women’s history
Your public library is here to connect us through books, resources, and experiences that celebrate women’s history. Browse: Titles we suggest for all ages Attend: Upcoming events Explore: Librarian-curated resources …Let’s explore the Library of Things
Libraries are full of surprises! Discover the new additions to the Library of Things collection, which features a variety of physical objects available for checkout with your Oak Park library …‘The Frozen River’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!
I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT …Civic literacy & engagement at your library
Where can people of diverse backgrounds come together to be engaged in the future of their communities? Libraries! Because libraries are critical to a functioning democracy, in late 2025 we …Connecting you to Black history, then & now
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Black history and culture. Browse: Titles we suggest for all ages. View: Dreamscapes …Ways to watch Oscar-nominated films
The countdown to the big night has begun! The 98th Academy Awards airs on Sunday, March 15, and your library has a few ways to watch some of the year’s …
