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Hispanic Heritage books, events, videos & more

Your public library is here to connect you with books, events, learning experiences, and online resources that celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture this month and ...
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So long, ‘Sunday Scaries’!

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy You may know it by another name—"Sunday blues," "Monday dread," just good ol' general anxiety—but apparently, there are a whole ...
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Request for Proposal: Ethernet Patch Panel Replacement

This request for proposal is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to perform a network patch panel replacement and complete installation, including Cat6 coupler keystone ...
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The 2023 Booker Prize Longlist

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Photograph by the Booker Prizes. The UK’s most prestigious literary award, The Booker Prize is awarded annually to the best ...
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Need help with school research projects? Library resources to the rescue: ScienceFlix & National Geographic Kids (Part 4)

By Children’s Librarian Eileen Saam  This school year, use your library card to access more than books. The library has many subscription-based resources that are ...
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We hear you: Listening session feedback

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and ideas at our listening sessions! More than 250 individuals participated, with in-person conversations and feedback forms ...
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‘Fourth Wing’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles, especially when they ...
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September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Know an Oak Park neighbor, co-worker or educator—even a newborn—without a library card? Send them our way! Every Oak Park resident and Oak Park-based educator, ...