by Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph Since Oprah’s first book club pick in 1996, we have been reading as the celebrities do, falling in love with, or hating, characters with our fellow book club readers. Book clubs offer an opportunity to be in community with others, even if we’re not together in person. Other celebrities … Read more
Want to learn how to make it, sew it, fix it, grow it, cook it, or build it? Develop a new skill, start a new hobby, and learn for the fun of it with these how-to books and resources that our librarians love. How-to books How-to resources from your digital library Browse how-to ebooks, videos, … Read more
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff loved so far in 2021, so you’ll find our favorite movies, TV shows, and music on this page. Or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction & nonfiction | … Read more
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff loved so far in 2021, so you’ll find our favorite kids books and pictures books on this page. Or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction & nonfiction | … Read more
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff loved so far in 2021, so you’ll find our favorite books for teens on this page. Or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction & nonfiction | Teen books … Read more
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff loved so far in 2021, so you’ll find our adult fiction and nonfiction favorites on this page. Or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction & nonfiction | Teen … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph As we close out June, we also remember that in addition to Pride Month, it is Black Music Month. Enjoy these contemporary and classic sounds from Black queer musicians. Albums honoring Black Music Month & Pride Month Please note: All catalog links will direct you to our new beta … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph It’s Pride Month. And love is in the air in these Pride romance novels! LGBTQ+ romance novels Please note: All catalog links will direct you to our new beta catalog. Learn more » How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole Why you should try it: What do a … Read more
Your public library is here to connect you with books, virtual programs, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all year long. On this page, you can: Browse suggested movies and books for adults, teens, and kids, all hand-selected by our librarians. Log in with your Oak Park card and PIN to … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph In addition to being Pride Month, the American Library Association, and the Rainbow Roundtable have designated June as Rainbow Book Month. It is a celebration of LGBTQ+ stories, and you can find some recent favorites below! Want more? Find more title suggestions for all ages, virtual activities, online resources, and … Read more
