Why do we exist? To empower every voice in our community. What do we do? We share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations. Read news announcements and stories of library impact below.
Tech Tips: New series from our digital learning team
While our in-person programs are on hold during the library's Service Level 2, we're launching a new digital learning series called Tech Tips. In biweekly ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Hip hop speaks to children
By Middle School Services Librarian Jose Cruz Have you checked out one of our Discovery Kits lately? One of the sections is Art and Music, ...
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Virtual learning & fun for early learners: Take a brain & body break
By Children's Librarian Shelley Harris Welcome back and happy autumn! Recently, Miss Jenny shared a book about a day that should have been exciting and ...
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We suggest: Books about voting & democracy
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton Books about voting and democracy tend to spike during an election year. This year is no different. These recent ...
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All October: Participate in the virtual Restorative Justice Conference
Participants in the 2019 Restorative Justice Conference at the Main Library, including the community committee who co-planned and ran the three-day event. This year's conference ...
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Pictured above: Detail of Maíz Flor Serpiente/ Flower Maize Serpent commissioned digital art work by the Indigenous Design Collection, 2015. (Smithsonian Latino Center) A celebration ...
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How we’re partnering ‘to develop young minds’ during COVID-19
Early Childhood Community Engagement Specialists Jenny Jackson (pictured) and Nora Sanchez led weekly live virtual storytimes with incoming kindergartners in the Ready, Set, Kindergarten! program ...
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‘I returned items. Why are they still showing up on my account?’
Seeing items on your online account that you already returned? Getting notifications that you think you shouldn't? Is “DELINQUENT” displaying on your self-checkout screen? Don't ...
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