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Let’s explore the Library of Things
Libraries are full of surprises! Discover the new additions to the Library of Things collection, which features a variety of physical objects available for checkout with your Oak Park library …
‘The Frozen River’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!
I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT …
Civic literacy & engagement at your library
Where can people of diverse backgrounds come together to be engaged in the future of their communities? Libraries! Because libraries are critical to a functioning democracy, in late 2025 we …
Connecting you to Black history, then & now
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Black history and culture. Browse: Titles we suggest for all ages. View: Dreamscapes …
Ways to watch Oscar-nominated films
The countdown to the big night has begun! The 98th Academy Awards airs on Sunday, March 15, and your library has a few ways to watch some of the year’s …
Tech Tips: 9 steps to help spot misinformation & disinformation
In today’s media landscape, it can be challenging to sort through the constant flow of information and evaluate the accuracy of news articles and social media posts. The fast pace, …
Curious kids welcome: Explore the world with PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next (grades K-5)
Have curious kids in grades K-5 who want to explore the world? Log in to Pebble Go and Pebble Go Next with your Oak Park library card and find answers …
Meet Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the man who built a library: Resources 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 Rico in 1874, Schomburg was …
Starting a conversation about gender identity: Books for grade schoolers & early learners
Our understanding of gender and the language we use to describe it is constantly evolving. Often, we learn a limiting definition of gender that tries to put everyone into just …
Tax Day is April 15: Print tax forms, file online at the library
Federal & state tax returns are due April 15 Details from the IRS Details from the Illinois Department of Revenue Download tax forms Find links for federal and Illinois tax …
Hygge & health: Books & events to keep you cozy & inspire wellness
Happy January 2026! As the new year begins and the weather stays cold, the library offers plenty to keep you engaged. Whether or not you make resolutions, the new year …
BingePass gives you 7 days of unlimited streaming
With hoopla’s BingePass and your Oak Park library card, you can get unlimited streaming for seven days with a single borrow! Let’s get started… How do I use hoopla’s BingePass? …
Honoring MLK Day: Books, a display & resources
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 19), all library buildings will be closed. We’ve gathered together title suggestions, online resources, and more to help you celebrate the life …
Celebrity book club round-up, January 2026
Since Oprah’s first book club pick in 1996, we have been reading as the celebrities do, falling in love with, or hating, characters with our fellow book club readers. Book …
Educational app recommendations for preschoolers
Experts at the Educational Development Center say that digital media can help young children make sense of their world, especially when screen time is facilitated and guided by parents or …
New year, new you: Books to destress & reset
If everything just feels a bit more stressful these days (we certainly think so), why not try a little therapy? Art, music, nature, socialization, and actual therapy are all proven …
29 things to do with little ones this winter
Winter is here, and as the days grow cozier, your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood have put together a bunch of fun ways for families and kids …
Tech Tips: How to translate webpages
Traducir al español | Przetłumacz na polskiBy John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology (translated by Oak Park Public Library staff) Have you ever tried to translate a webpage from …
