We are here for you, and we are in this together As we share the latest information and guidelines from local and national officials about the COVID-19 virus, we want to make sure you have the latest information about your library, too. Because updates and best practices are ever-evolving, please revisit this page, oppl.org/covid19 and the library’s … Read more
COVID-19 testing sites near Oak Park Here is a list of COVID-19 testing sites located within five miles of Oak Park. This is not a comprehensive list; locations are continuously being added as information is provided. Some locations have asked not to be named. Before you go, please make sure you contact a testing site’s hotline … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph From the plague to the 1918 influenza to now, pandemics have been an unwelcome member of society. Touching everyone and everything, global sickness and the changes we have to make to get through makes us anxious and sends us looking for escape. No wonder we turn to fiction that explores … Read more
We miss seeing you in person! So we are piloting a new way to learn and connect: virtual programs. We will use Zoom, a web-based software solution for meetings and webinars that requires nothing more than a device and an Internet connection to take part in the fun. Registration for each individual event through Zoom … Read more
Need help getting started with your digital library? We’ve got a new video series for that! Check out our “How to Library” videos, created to help you get the most out of your public library. In the fourth video, discover how to access the library’s largest and most popular collection of ebooks and audiobooks, offering … Read more
By Guest Writer Erich Luepke UPDATE: If you would like to learn more about working for the Census, and believe you can help our community outreach efforts, please email the author of this piece at Erich.d.luepke@2020census.gov. Erich Luepke is an Oak Park resident recruiting people to apply for jobs with the 2020 Census. The opinions … Read more
Searching for good picture books online to reach kids’ summer reading and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goals? Here are some of our favorite digital resources! Your digital library Hoopla: Easy to navigate and use, the app offers educational and fun options for young readers of all ages. Media on Demand & Libby: From nursery rhymes and … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph Whether you read it when it first came out, want to read it before you start the new series, or just finished the series and want the source material, we’ve got you covered. Hulu’s Normal People, based on Sally Rooney’s book, tackles the damaging effects of secrets and miscommunications. You … Read more
Last week, Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose chatted live on Zoom to discuss what they’re reading, listening to, and watching while at home. Watch the recorded video to see what they suggested and get links to the titles below. Join us live next week on Wednesday, May 27 from 1 to 3:30 pm for … Read more
By Shelley Harris and Genevieve Grove, Children’s Librarians Can you imagine a year without your library’s summer reading program? Neither can we! That’s why we’ve put together a safe, convenient, and fun new way to participate in our classic program online, starting June 1. This summer’s virtual version is super flexible, makes it easy to … Read more
