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We suggest: Horror titles, scary stories & more Halloween fun
Halloween season is finally here! Looking for a spine-chilling read, a creepy tale, or a story that's just a little eerie and fun? Our Oak ...
Need help with school research projects? Library resources to the rescue: Culture Grams, National Geographic Kids & World Book for Kids (Part 1)
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam Many people use Google to search for information on the internet. Google is a powerful tool for research. It is ...
Middle schoolers to ‘lead with love’ in John Lewis series this fall
By Nichelle Stigger, Brooks Middle School Note: A version of this post first appeared in Wednesday Journal and OakPark.com on October 5, 2021. Read the ...
Celebrating disability awareness: Activities & videos for early learners
By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian October is the month especially set aside to celebrate and recognize various disabilities, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month, ...
We suggest: 2021 Barbara Ballinger Lecture edition
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Each fall we gather to celebrate and recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her many years of dedicated service ...
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.”
