Your public library is here to connect you with books, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate Jewish American history and culture this month and all year long. On this page, you can:
- Browse: Title suggestions for all ages.
- Attend: A celebration event.
- View: A special Idea Box display at the Main Library.
- Explore: Online resources for self-paced learning (with your Oak Park library card and PIN).
The month of May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month by the White House.
Title suggestions for all ages
- More for kids: Picture books, biographies, nonfiction, and fiction
- From your digital library: Ebooks, digital audiobooks, movies, and more on Hoopla
Celebration event
Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration
Sunday, May 19, 3:30-4:30 pm, Main Library Veterans Room
Join local Jewish community members, organizations, and your public library in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with history, biographies, food, culture, and much more. Register now »
Idea Box display
Idea Box: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 16-31, Main Library Idea Box
This May, local Jewish community members and organizations join together to curate the Idea Box in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. The space will feature realia, photos, posters, biographies, and more from influential Jewish Americans, May 16-31 in the Main Library.
Subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer
Sign in with your Oak Park library card and PIN:
For kids
- AtoZ World Culture: To start exploring, click the search button at the top of the page and enter "Jewish" in the search box.
- National Geographic Kids: To get started, enter "Jewish" in the search box.
- PebbleGo (preschool-grades 3) and PebbleGo Next (grades 3-5): Check out the Social Studies module to explore.
Genealogy
- Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use only): Discover your family history.
Language learning
- Mango Languages: Reach conversational proficiency in Hebrew.
Newspapers & magazines
- PressReader: Search publications by language or country.
