The Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees (the Board) issues this Request for Proposals for qualified vendors to assist the Board in identifying the next Executive Director of the Oak Park Public Library. The Board seeks a partner to help identify an Executive Director to ensure that our vision, mission, and strategic priorities are … Read more
With hoopla‘s new 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? Watch the video below for an overview but please note that this video shows how to access BingePass using an iPhone. For instructions on … Read more
Your public library is here to connect you with books, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate Arab American history and culture this month and all year long. On this page, you can: The month of April is recognized as Arab American Heritage Month in Illinois and the U.S. Title suggestions for all ages Celebration … Read more
April is National Poetry Month, and there’s so much to explore at your library! Poetry books for all ages 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 of new titles for all ages, curated by your Oak Park librarians. … Read more
In our continued quest to be a library for everyone, we strive to offer the widest possible access with the fewest barriers as possible. That’s why we are thrilled to launch our latest initiative for easy and fast access to digital library materials: an epop-up library. This new curated collection offers free, seven-day access to titles … Read more
During April’s National Library Week, let’s make a special effort to thank and celebrate all of our amazing Oak Park library staff members! And, be sure to check out what’s available via our new online library store! From Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12, when you stop by any library location, you can write … Read more
This is an updated version of the statement that was read at the conclusion of the March 16 Special Board Meeting. Watch the meeting here. At a special meeting today, with regret, the Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees voted to terminate the employment of Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon, who joined the Library in … Read more
One year into her position as the library’s Environmental Programming Specialist, Christine Poreba is looking forward to Earth Month programming at the library in April—although, as she puts it, her attention is on the Earth and sustainability year-round. In January, Christine received a Village of Oak Park Green Award in recognition for her work, including launching new … Read more
By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris The world is waking up in spring! Warm, rainy days bring growing flowers, birds fly home, and the sun shines longer each day. Let’s celebrate with songs, activities, and nature play! The changing seasons always offer great learning opportunities for kids, who are already asking why all of the above … Read more
The daffodils are starting to bloom and that means that warm weather is on the way! Your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood have curated activities, events, and resources for you and your little ones to make the most of the soon-to-be-spring season. Activities Storytimes Events
