What’s happening and what’s new at the library? Find out here!
What’s happening
- Library calendar: Browse an upcoming calendar of library-led events and community meeting space rentals.
- Library-led book discussions & local book club support: Join your neighbors and friends for lively book discussions.
- Summer reading fun for all ages happening through August.
News & Stories
Chilling reads, thrilling tales & lots of Halloween fun
Feel that chill in the air? Halloween season is here! Your Oak Park librarians are back with spine-tingling reads, creepy tales, and plenty of Halloween …
Need help with school research projects? Library resources to the rescue: National Geographic Kids (Part 1)
By Children’s Librarian Eileen Saam If you have a school project and need to find a variety of sources for your research, your library is …
5 ways to take charge of your health, with help from your library
October is Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the healthcare system more accessible to …
Books with (pumpkin) spice
It’s that time of the year—the leaves start turning, a chill is in the air, the sun sets earlier, and we all start craving the …
Tech Tips: Getting started with cloud storage
Have you heard people refer to backing up digital files to “the cloud”? Or the term “cloud backup” or “cloud-based storage”? All of these phrases …
Library of Things turns 1
When our Library of Things collection made its debut last September, Nicole Brown and her family were ready for it. On previous visits to the …
Banned Books Week 2024
Every year during Banned Books Week (September 22-28 this year), the American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the freedom to read by recognizing books that have …
Explore, create & save: What your Oak Park library card can do for you
By Older Adult Services Librarian Ian Gosse September is a beloved month for librarians, as we celebrate both Banned Books Week and Library Card Sign-Up …
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Sponsor/propose a community donation box: Submit a request for the library to host a collection box for charitable donations.
- Present a program or exhibit: Share your suggestion or idea for a library program or exhibit.
- Share a community flyer: Send your event flyer to post on our community bulletin boards.
Photo & Video Policy: The library has a photography and video policy as well as this language posted in all meeting spaces and on promotional materials: “Library visitors are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.”
