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Our picks for best children’s titles 2018
Each year, our Children's Services team loves to reflect (and vote!) on their personal picks for best titles in the world of children's literature. The ...
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Learning in action at Code Fest
On Wednesday, January 17, more than 200 community members attended the inaugural Oak Park Code Fest, a collaborative event put together by Oak Park Public ...
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Bringing local history into the 21st century
To better preserve and provide access to Oak Park’s history and local content, in 2017 we made some updates to our Special Collections. "I feel ...
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New college and career readiness initiative launches at the library
Institute of Museum and Library Services awards $150,000 grant to deliver new college and career readiness initiative The Washington, D.C.-based Institute of Museum and Library ...
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Socktober: Small act, big difference
Did you know socks are consistently among the most requested items at homeless shelters? All October, we're collecting new pairs at all library locations to ...
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What’s happening
- Library-led book groups & local book club support: Join your neighbors and friends for lively book discussions.
- Illinois Libraries Present: Upcoming virtual author events.
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Host 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.