Ethnic Diversity Source
Ethnic Diversity Source Full-text database dedicated to resources covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
Online Resources: Language & Culture
American Sign Language
American Sign Language Become conversationally fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) through videos, simulated role-play, and instant expressive skills feedback. Offered through ASL Inside and accessible through Mango Languages.
Little Pim
Little Pim Language learning program designed to teach kids 0-6 a new language through videos, games, and songs. Choose from 12 languages—Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Little Pim is accessible through Mango Languages, either on the website or app. To access Little Pim on the Mango … Read more
Read It!
Read It! Research tool for English language learners—middle and high school students and adults—with nonfiction articles and reference texts about a variety of topics, vocabulary practice, reading comprehension quizzes, research guides, articles read aloud, and more.
World Book
World Book (access from inside any Oak Park library building or anywhere outside the library) Explore World Book’s engaging content for learners of all ages, all in one place:
AtoZ World Culture
AtoZ World Culture Information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and more.
AtoZ Maps
AtoZ Maps Online Comprehensive collection of royalty-free downloadable maps.
American Indian History
American Indian History Fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages Reach conversational proficiency in more than 70 languages—including American Sign Language and learning English in more than 20 different native languages—good for beginners and tourists. (Also available: Little Pim, a language learning program for ages 0-6.)
African-American History
African-American History A fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture, covering five centuries.