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.
Help us envision your public library’s future
2020 was a year like no other. As we look ahead and plan for a library in a post-pandemic world, we want to know what ...
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We suggest: National Poetry Month
We'll admit, we're still feeling the poetry buzz from Amanda Gorman's awe-inspiring reading at this year's inauguration! And in honor of National Poetry Month, we're ...
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We suggest: New spring releases for teens
by Alexander Gutierrez, Teen Services Librarian Spring is such an exciting time of year, and it’s also a great opportunity to crack open a new ...
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Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information
As eligibility widens across Illinois for COVID-19 vaccinations, the information about how, where, and when to find appointments for vaccines grows. To help us all ...
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New! Let’s have fun with music: A virtual tutorial for grade schoolers
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Services Library Assistant Nearly everyone appreciates music, whether it is listening to a favorite playlist, singing a song in the bathtub, ...
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How libraries help build bridges to better health
Clockwise from top left: Executive Director David J. Seleb, Director of Operations Jeremy Andrykowski, Director of Public Services and Programs Lori Pulliam, Director of Human ...
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We suggest: Personal finance books for Money Smart Week
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton Ready to get money smart? Try these titles that help you change bad habits and form good habits in ...
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We suggest: Books about libraries
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph Happy National Library Week! For one week in April each year (April 4-10 this year), we celebrate libraries and ...
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