By Older Adult Services Librarian Claire Steiner
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Celebrate your public library by trying a service you haven’t used before.
Unlock the full potential of your library card
While our library continues to provide traditional services such as lending books and movies, providing computers and printing services, and answering general reference questions, we are also very proud of all of the other services that we get to provide to you, our community.
An Oak Park library card is an access pass to a wide variety of materials and services curated for our community.
Print, copy, scan & fax
Library cardholders receive 25 FREE pages per day for printing. Scanning and faxing services are also free. Stop by the third floor service desk to learn how to use our printing stations. These services are also available at the branches.
Book Club Kits
We can take all the guesswork out of running your own book discussion. Our librarian-curated kits are all you need to start today. Pick them up on the first floor of the Main Library. Kits include 10 copies of a popular book title plus questions to help facilitate lively discussions. Browse all current Book Club Kits.
Digital learning
If you need to brush up on your tech skills or just want to rekindle your lifelong learning goals, try some of our expansive resources from home.
Cardholders have access to a vast library of online databases and tutorials. Here are just a few of what you can find on our website.
Mango
Learning a language has never been more accessible. Mango can walk you through tutorials for traveling or more in-depth language learning.
Home Improvement Source
Have something to fix around the house? Try out the Home Improvement Source. It can help you take care of simple household maintenance without calling expensive services.
NoveList Plus
If you are ready to dive into a new book, but need some help finding what fits your mood, try Novelist. This resource can show you read-alikes for books you loved, book lists and reviews, and even book discussion guides.
Create & preserve
Our Creative Studio at the Main Library can help with a wide range of projects.
Media Lab
Inside the Creative Studio Media Lab, you’ll find the Audio Booth for recording audio and Media Stations for preserving and editing media. Our preservation tools can digitize your slides, pictures, and old home movies. This is a great way to keep those memories accessible for generations to come.
Makery
The Creative Studio Makery is home to a studio space with the hardware and software application to get you started on your next project. Staff trained on our equipment will walk you through the process. Our laminator, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, and sublimation printer are just a few resources currently offered in the space. Additionally, you can submit requests online for 3D printing and poster printing.
Ready to get started? Sign up for a Learning Lab to get comfortable with the equipment.
Thank you for using your public library and being valuable members of our library community!
About Claire
Claire is the Older Adult Services Librarian. On Thursdays, you can find her cruising around delivering books for Home Delivery. Claire loves a good podcast, awesome finds at the thrift store, and Friday happy hour.