Discover & Explore for Grade Schoolers

As mentioned in my first post in this series, Google is a great resource of information and can be a useful first source when researching for school projects. But did ...

There are so many ways to use your library, and we've rounded up a few special ones for kids and families here. Not all of them require a library card, ...

With hoopla's BingePass and your Oak Park library card, you can get unlimited streaming for seven days with a single borrow! Let's get started... How do I use hoopla's BingePass? ...

By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam At the Oak Park Public Library, we are always looking for ways to foster learning experiences for children who we serve. We have developed a ...

Have you ever wished you could explore the worlds of your favorite characters? Do you dream of running off on a grand adventure with your friends by your side? If ...

Planning a road trip or visiting a nearby park? There are so many fun things to do during the summer, and at the library, we have some great resources to ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian As the summer approaches, so does Pride Month. In the United States and many other countries around the world, we celebrate Pride during June in ...

Have curious kids in grades K-5 who want to explore the world? Log in to Pebble Go and Pebble Go Next with your Oak Park library card and find answers ...

Interested in facilitating conversations about self-expression and gender identity? Check out these two Discovery Kits about pronouns designed to help kids explore self-expression through play. Playing With Pronouns kit The ...

If you have a school project and need to find a variety of sources for your research, your library is here to the rescue! On the Homework Help for Kids ...

Sharing your identity with friends, family, and community should be empowering and affirming, but for LGBTQIA+ young people, coming out is often scary rather than a moment of celebration. According ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Looking for fun and educational websites for kids without advertisements? You've come to the right place! From math games, puzzles, and science videos to language ...

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Did you know that 70% of disabled adults do not engage in community activities? The first time I heard this statistic it gave me pause ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian This year, our theme for kids summer reading is Adventure Begins at Your Library. Reading books, trying out something new in a Discovery Kit, or ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Experience the wide world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at the Main Library this spring, as we once again partner with Oak ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Developing accurate and affirming language to name the parts of our bodies and understanding how bodies change as we age is an important skill for ...

By Children’s Librarian Eileen Saam Whether playing video games, chatting with friends, watching videos, or browsing a favorite website, it’s important to keep online safety in mind. Although most of ...

Crafting is a fun way to express yourself. The library has all kinds of resources to support and encourage young artists. Let's explore a few! Create & craft with Creativebug ...

By Children’s Librarian Eileen Saam The internet can be a powerful educational tool and a fun place for kids to explore, but here at the library, we understand that online ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Kids, take a break from screens this summer with some unplugged activities at the library! Borrow a robot discovery kit We have several 100% screen-free ...