By Health & Wellness Librarian Claire Ong October is Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the healthcare system more accessible to navigate. Did you know that your library offers a … Read more
This August 31 is the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day. At the Main Library, the Oak Park Township and River Forest Township Opioid Task Force will screen the film Recovery City, followed by a Q&A panel with local … Read more
Looking for ways to stay cool, engaged, and connected to neighbors and friends this summer? We’ve got you covered at the library and at home. Get a leg up on summer reading! 1. Read & participate in a book discussion Check … Read more
By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Every July, we come together to celebrate Disability Pride as a community! As a disabled librarian (neurodivergent and chronically ill), I love creating programs not only for disabled kids but celebrating us as well. When … Read more
Your public library is here to connect you with books, learning experiences, events, and online resources that celebrate people with disabilities and disability as an identity in July and all year long. What is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month … Read more
Did you know that 70% of disabled adults do not engage in community activities? After hearing the above statistic, we developed the Community Sensory Garden at the Maze Branch Library. Communities are so much richer when everyone is involved, and … Read more
Every Tuesday afternoon, instructor DuShaun Branch offers a free virtual Chair Yoga class with the library over Zoom, 12:30–1 pm. “My goal has always been to make yoga more accessible for people and to teach in ‘unconventional’ spaces to help … Read more
Spring is in full swing, and May is Older Americans Month. It’s a beautiful time to celebrate our older adult community. Our local Celebrating Seniors committee is working to make this year’s Celebrating Seniors Week—held May 7-14—better than ever. Celebrating Seniors … Read more
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 receive the supports you need to live the life you … Read more
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 with your Oak Park library card to boost your brain … Read more
Happy January 2026! As the new year begins and the weather stays cold, the library offers plenty to keep you engaged. Whether or not you make resolutions, the new year is a perfect time to reset and explore new ways … Read more
Spring is here—the perfect time to explore ways to start or strengthen your green living habits. Green living contributes to a healthier planet and a healthier future for all. By practicing sustainability, you’re contributing to a healthier environment and, therefore, … Read more
