By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton 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: … Read more
by Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph 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 … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton 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 … 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 McPherson-Joseph 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 … Read more
Your public library is here to connect us with each other through books, resources, and experiences that celebrate women’s history. On this page, you can: Browse: Title suggestions for all ages. Experience: A kids scavenger hunt in the library. Learn & play: With videos and activities for early learners. Attend: Programs via Zoom and in the … 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
By Amy Hofmockel, Digital Learning Librarian & John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program to help people afford internet services. If you qualify, the ACP can help pay for monthly internet service and even provide a one-time discount for an internet-capable device. The ACP is an expanded and … 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
