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‘A new kind of summer school’ returns July 15-August 9
For four weeks this summer, Oak Park elementary and middle-school students will once again be enjoying a new and exciting type of summer school opportunity ...
Expanding our world languages collections
For those who speak and read in languages other than English, there's even more to find at the library this year, as we expand our ...
Parks, libraries, and building community
The following post was originally published in the Wednesday Journal as "Parks, libraries, and building community," a One View column by Jan Arnold and David ...
Partnering for equity in education
How do you close the "homework gap"? In part, by working together. On Monday, June 10, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Superintendent Dr. Carol ...
Middle schoolers matter
We know the middle school years can be a time when kids need even more adult guidance, places to go, and things to do. That’s ...
Library-led book discussions
- Library-led book discussions & local book club support: Join your neighbors and friends for lively book discussions.
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.”