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The Oak Park Public Library has partnered with researchers at Northwestern University to co-develop a mental health program for high school students. The program is now looking for high school …

As school projects are assigned throughout the year, know that your library is here to help! In addition to books, your Oak Park library card gives you access to a …

Feel that chill in the air? Halloween season is here! Your Oak Park librarians are back with spine-tingling reads, creepy tales, and plenty of Halloween fun for all ages. Browse: …

October is Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the healthcare system more accessible to navigate. Did you know that …

Every year during Banned Books Week (October 5-11 this year), the American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the freedom to read by recognizing books that have been challenged, censored, and banned …

I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT …

After school, we know kids want to relax, be with their friends, do homework, have fun, and be creative. Here are seven reasons why middle and high school students are …

It’s a beautiful season! From playful family adventures to creative fun, fall is for connection and new ways to learn and grow. Take a peek at all the exciting happenings …

As mentioned in my first post in this series, Google is a great resource of information and can be a useful first source when researching for school projects. But did …

Welcome to the -ber months: September, October, November, and December! Most people celebrate the start of a new year in January. Not me. I graduated from library school more than …

Traducir esta página al español 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 …

We are living in a time with a never-ending stream of information and media that seeks our time and attention. How can you know what is true, what is false, …

Did you know that children’s staff have created more than 400 early learning videos since March 2020?! You can watch them all in a YouTube playlist and find them organized …

There are so many ways to use your library, and we’ve rounded up a few special ones for kids and families here. Not all of them require a library card, …

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Celebrate your public library by trying a service you haven’t used before. Unlock the full potential of your library card While our library continues …

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Folks have said that their library card is the most valuable card in their wallet. Okay, former First Lady Laura Bush (a former librarian!) is …

With hoopla’s BingePass and your Oak Park library card, you can get unlimited streaming for seven days with a single borrow! Let’s get started… How do I use hoopla’s BingePass? …

To support equitable access for all Oak Park residents and ensure responsible use of library funds, we’re changing the number of monthly Hoopla borrows. Starting September 1, the monthly borrow …

Searching for information using search engines like Google can feel overwhelming at times. The results can seem cluttered, making it difficult to sort through. Search results may appear alongside a …

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Photo by The Booker Prizes. The UK’s most prestigious literary award, The Booker Prize is awarded annually to the best novel of the year written …