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.
Our plan to reintroduce services, reopen buildings
Navigating COVID-19 together As we share information about COVID-19, here's information about how your public library is continuing to serve you during this pandemic. Questions? ...
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Coronavirus and your public library
Our plan to reopen » Digital library » Instant access » COVID-19 testing sites near Oak Park Here is a list of COVID-19 testing sites ...
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Many Voices, Many Stories: Spotlight on ‘The Refugees’
Oak Park’s all-virtual summer reading program for adults and teens, Many Voices, Many Stories, features six unique titles connected through one common theme: immigration. This ...
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Six weeks into summer reading: ‘Kids are blowing us away’
Our prize fairies have been busy delivering summer reading beads all over Oak Park! We've already given out more than 11,000 beads and plan to ...
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Cover stories: Romance novels with illustrated covers to pique your interest
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph Illustrated covers have become a trend for contemporary romance novels. They're cute, expressive, and can be drawn to fit ...
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Boredom busters: Beat the summer slump
July is National Anti-Boredom Month, and we know that finding fun activities to keep you engaged at home this summer is more important than ever! ...
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Listen to kidcasts: Recommended podcasts for kids
There are so many ways to bring stories into your lives, and podcasts offer a great way to listen, learn, enjoy, and grow anytime, anywhere—at ...
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Library director joins Harwood Institute board
The library's Executive Director David J. Seleb (left) with President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation Rich Harwood (right) at the Main ...
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