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Panelists Darrius Lightfoot, Quintin Williams, and Tim Crawford at the Restorative Justice Conference at the Main Library in October

What grows with restorative justice?

The first time Chicago police officer Tim Crawford observed a peace circle, he was skeptical. But after a while, "I started to see—hold on—this works," ...
Library volunteer Susan Burke

‘A place where people care about community’

After a career working in libraries around Illinois, Susan Burke retired to Oak Park. It was a return—she grew up in Chicago's Austin neighborhood and ...
Children coloring and making crafts at a Holi celebration

Celebrate diverse cultures

Join us this winter—and all year round—for activities that can help foster empathy in our community. On Wednesday, December 12, discover world holidays through crafts, ...
Outside view of Oak Park Public Library

Community Building Blocks

Read the report As a conclusion to its July 2018 Community Building Blocks Workshop in Oak Park, the Environmental Protection Agency published a 33-page recommendation ...
Living History Project at the Main Library

Listen to the youth: Knowledge is power

On Wednesday, November 28, come listen to young people present what they've learned about civil and human rights at the Main Library, from 6:30 to ...
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