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35 things to do with little ones this fall

Fall family fun is in full swing here in Oak Park! Explore free activities—curated by your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood—specially designed …
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Updated for fall: Early Bird Learning videos: A virtual tutorial for babies, toddlers & preschoolers

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Autumn brings opportunities for new activities and vocabulary! Let’s sing some seasonal songs, explore how the world changes in fall, …
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Sharing scary & not-so-scary stories: Videos & books for early learners

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris The sun is setting earlier, and nights are lasting longer. This is the time of year when our “Chills and …
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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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They did what now? Titles by multifaceted celebrities

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná People contain multitudes. We have multiple interests, hobbies, and even go on side-quests from time to time. Celebrities often do …
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Preserving culture in the Creative Studio

Nothing lasts forever, and that includes your old VHS tapes. Even if you still have a VCR to play them, the tape quality can degrade …
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Identity & coming out: Books & an on-demand virtual book club for grade schoolers

Sharing your identity with friends, family, and community should be empowering and affirming, but for LGBTQIA+ young people, coming out is often scary rather than …
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New year, new transitions! Videos & books for early learners

By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian Welcome to the -ber months: September, October, November, and December! Most people celebrate the start of a new year in …