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Meet Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the man who built a library: At-home activities for grade schoolers
In honor of Black History Month, let's learn more about Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian, writer, curator, and activist! Born in Santurce, Puerto ...
TechGirlz workshops for grades 5-8
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam Have you heard about TechGirlz? Each month, the Oak Park Public Library hosts TechGirlz workshops for girls in grades 5-8 ...
We suggest: New(ish) nonfiction titles for February
by Collection Management Librarian Kathy Love nonfiction? Looking for some new books? Check out these recently released titles that also happen to celebrate Black History ...
We suggest: New(ish) fiction for February
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Love fiction? Looking for some new books? Check out these recently released titles that also happen to celebrate Black History ...
Meet Latonia, Manager of Teen Services
UPDATE: Under Latonia's leadership, Teen Services expanded and changed its name to "Middle and High School Services" in August 2022. Say hello to the newest ...
Events, book discussions & book club support
- Library-led book discussions & local book club support: Join your neighbors and friends for lively book discussions.
- Summer reading fun for all ages starts June 1.
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.”
