There are a lot of steps to securing your accounts and personal information these days, and it can seem like you have to jump through hoops just to read your email. However, it’s important to prioritize your account security to … Read more
On Friday, June 19, all library locations will be closed for Juneteenth. This national, state, and Oak Park holiday celebrates African Americans’ freedom from enslavement in the United States. Celebrations at the Main Library and in Oak Park Juneteenth is … Read more
Collection Management Librarians Andrea, Dontaná, Jenna, and Kathy Jump into summer with these new books, movies, and TV shows—for all ages—that we think will be hot, hot, hot all season. And don’t forget to register and track your reading for … Read more
The adult summer reading program is back! Get your reading lists and calendars ready to roll on June 1. Read, watch, and join us for our amazing program lineup this summer. Any of these activities will help you get closer to your goals … 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
Before she moved to Oak Park, Marti Middlebrook already loved visiting the Main Library with her granddaughters. But when she came in on her own one Friday morning, she got pulled in a little further. Older Adult Coffee Hour was … 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
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Jewish American history and culture. The month of May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month in Illinois. Title suggestions for all ages … Read more
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage. The month of May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month … Read more
Kids summer reading is just around the corner! Mark your calendars to sign up for June 1. Looking for books and magazines to read? You are in luck! Get ready for summer reading by exploring eight different ways to find … Read more
Join us for an awesome adventure at your public library this summer! We’re thrilled to kick off our summer reading program (for kids and adults), which runs all summer long—June 1-August 31. Once again, we’re bringing back Beanstack, a cool … Read more
RiverSong, an exhibit of quilts celebrating the Mississippi River Basin, will be on view at the Main Library this May and June. Here, we go behind the exhibit to learn more about its curator, local artist Lindsay Olson (pictured above, … Read more
In Lights, Camera, Community, a weekly after-school program at the Main Library, high school students have been learning the basics of video production and putting their new skills into practice. Earlier this year, students worked together to film, edit, and … Read more
Think of your computer keyboard as a modern version of the classic typewriter, only smarter. It’s your primary tool for typing text, entering commands, and interacting with your computer. Whether you’re writing an email, browsing the web, or playing a … Read more
Shalonda Lane is the library’s new Director of Equity & Anti-Racism. She brings over a decade of experience advancing equity through policy, programming, and community engagement across higher education and local government. Most recently, she served as the Collective Impact … Read more
The American Library Association’s National Library Week is April 19–25, 2026, with the theme “Find Your Joy.” Award-winning librarian, author, and new host of the children’s program Reading Rainbow, Mychal Threets is the 2026 Honorary Chair of National Library Week. … Read more
April is National Poetry Month! And whether you love poetry or are looking to try something new, we hope you’ll find a new favorite poem (or two!) in these lists of new titles for all ages, curated by your Oak … Read more
Earth Day is April 22, and this year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. The library offers events, information, and resources focused on sustainability and environmental issues all year. In April, we continue to learn, take action, and collaborate on … Read more
Every year on Earth Day, April 22, we celebrate our precious planet. Check out ways you can celebrate and protect our planet at the same time below! Join us for Earth Month programs at the Main Library Earth Month Community … Read more
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Do you have a Gmail account? If you have a Gmail account, Google provides you with access to additional Google apps like Docs, Drive, and Slides. In this post, we’ll cover a few basics of … Read more
