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Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’: Watched it? Read these!

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Netflix's new miniseries The Stranger is the story of how an intricate web of secrets and lies in a small ...
/ Authors & Books, We Suggest

Fostering quality of life, aging in place

Adult Programming Specialist Debby Preiser facilitates conversation at the Oak Park Township Memory Cafe. Designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners ...
/ Health & Wellness, Impact
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3 ways we support staff happiness, well-being & success

Photo above: Staff Engagement Day provides dedicated time for everyone to gather, learn, and connect with and from each other. See holiday hours and browse ...
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Being good stewards of our community’s investment—and the public good

We convened community members and leaders from the Park District of Oak Park, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, the library, and more local institutions ...
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Such a Fun Age book on table with plant and notebook

‘Such a Fun Age’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I ...
/ Authors & Books, We Suggest

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