By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Flowers are a perennial (get it?) favorite of cover designers. According to the language of flowers, each flower has its own meaning and can make a statement in combination. Perhaps the flowers on these covers give hints about the story. You can find all of the title suggestions below available … Read more
Like so much else these days, our monthly library groups for writers, performers, language learners, and more are now meeting virtually. While all in-person programs are canceled through August, these online programs are drawing new participants as well as regulars. For example, Oak Parkers who joined the virtual French Conversation Hour in April met new … Read more
On this page we’re sharing what other organizations and people around the world are offering virtually, including lessons, classes, projects, and tours. We’ll update this page as we find out about new offerings, so please let us know if there’s something we should add. And remember: Your digital library has tons of resources to help … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Adjusting to the new normal is hard, and creating a new routine is even harder. So, what to do when the world is scarier than usual? Go for long walks across town, look longingly out of windows, spend hours in the garden, bake all kinds of treats, try out new … Read more
Last week, Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose chatted live on Zoom to discuss what they’re reading, listening to, and watching while at home. Watch the recorded video to see what they suggested and get links to the titles below. Join us live next week on Wednesday, May 13 from 3:30 to 4 pm for … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná The number seven is known for being perfect, prime, and lucky. It symbolizes completeness. These books feature the number seven in their titles and are stories about the search for that same sense of wholeness. You can find all of the title suggestions below available in your digital library through Media … Read more
We miss seeing you inside the library and would love to chat virtually with you! Join Librarians Dontaná, Margita, Kathy, and Rose (pictured above, left to right) live on Zoom to discuss what they’re reading, listening to, and watching while at home on Wednesday, April 29 from 3:30 to 4 pm. And we want to … Read more
Need some book recommendations but don’t have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Don’t miss the second episode of Books in Brief, a new video series featuring four great digital title recommendations in about two minutes. Collection Management Librarian Kathy recommends four titles to read to help you practice some much-needed … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Season four of Netflix’s Nailed It!, the show that’s all about baking fails, was just released, and it is as hilarious as ever. If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, try your hand at cake decorating, or just want to have some fun, here are some baking cookbooks! As … Read more
Miss visiting your public library? We sure do! Now you can put yourself inside the library virtually with custom Oak Park Public Library backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting! Watch the video below to learn how to upload your own virtual background in Zoom. Download library-themed backgrounds Right click on the image and choose “Save … Read more
