March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the resilience and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people. The title suggestions below are an invitation to learn about trans identities and experience the lives of trans people and their families. Plus, you’ll find books about … Read more
And the Book Madness winner is… We started with 16 of Oak Park’s favorite titles competing for this year’s top prize. And after the last battle in the championship round, we are down to just one final champion: Three Girls From Bronzeville by Dawn Turner! Thanks to everyone who voted online these last two weeks!
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Ready to discover a new favorite read? These nonfiction titles are coming out within the next few weeks. Be one of the first to place a hold! Nonfiction titles to put on hold now Woman: The American History of an Idea by Lillian Faderman Why you should try it: Faderman … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Craving something new? Put these soon-to-be-released titles at the top of your to-be-read list, and be one of the first to place a hold! Fiction titles to put on hold now Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li Why you should try it: If you love the family dynamics … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy We love book award season! Here are some recent winners for all ages—that also all happen to be written by women. A great way to celebrate Women’s History Month! 2022 award-winning titles by women Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell Why you should try it: One of the winners of the … Read more
By Rose Barnes, Health & Senior Services Librarian You’re invited to join us for a friendly Scrabble game! Part of a new series, our first Scrabble Club meetup will be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 to 11:30 am in the Main Library Small Meeting Room. Did you know? A game of Scrabble can … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Pi Day approaches, and what better way to celebrate than with pie? But what is Pi Day and what does it have to do with pie, you ask? This celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi) is observed yearly on March 14 (3.14 are the first three digits of this constant). … Read more
This change was made in accordance with a Village order that has now expired. This change came from the Park District of Oak Park to comply with the Village of Oak Park’s public health order in response to the current surge of COVID-19 cases. Specifically, the Oak Park order mandates proof of vaccination for customers age 5 … Read more
Happy Birthday, Oak Park! On January 25, 1902, Oak Park, Illinois was officially incorporated as a village. See a copy of the original articles of incorporation » Today, Oak Park is home to about 54,500 people in 4.5 square miles, and we’re very lucky to say that the village is and has been home to some … Read more
Betty White was a television powerhouse. With a career that spanned over 70 years and included roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland, Betty White has touched the lives of generations. Born right here in Oak Park in 1922, Betty would have been 100 years old on January … Read more
