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- News & stories: Read about work that strives to empower every voice in our community and to share information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations.

Teens: Challenge yourself & have fun this summer
Summer is here, and Teen Services wants to make sure you have a great one. Sign up for library emails to keep up with what's ...
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Learning through gardening: Videos & activities for early learners
by Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Have you ever explored the little side yard of the Maze Branch Library (pictured above)? It’s not exactly quiet, because ...
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Hiring the library’s next executive director
At its regular virtual meeting held May 24, the Board of Library Trustees President Matt Fruth said 40 applications were submitted from across the country ...
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Resources to reflect on, to share & to take action
As your public library, we are here for you and have compiled a list of library, local, and regional resources focusing on: Mental health and ...
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Not your typical beach read
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton We hear a beach read is supposed to be a light, often feel-good, easy read. But some of us ...
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