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36 things to do with little ones this spring

The daffodils are starting to bloom and that means that warm weather is on the way! Your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood ...

Message from the Executive Director

Dear Oak Park Public Library Community, I am sorry. There has been a lot of public conversation, hurt, and confusion about our library over the ...
/ News & Events
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Honoring women’s history

Your public library is here to connect us with each other through books, resources, and experiences that celebrate women's history. Browse: Books and movies for ...
Statement from the board of Library Trustees

Statement from the Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees acknowledges there have been multiple examples of damage caused to the Oak Park area community, to our community partners, and ...
/ Announcements
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ICYMI: Recently released fiction & nonfiction

By Collection Management Librarians Dontaná & Kathy Check out these recently released fiction and nonfiction titles that might have flown under your radar. They are ...
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 art teachers pose in front of a wall of student art in the Main Library

Celebrating art in March

Youth Art Month in Main Library Lobby Thanks to all the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 teachers (pictured above) for curating this display of artwork ...
/ Arts & Culture, Kids
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Let’s talk about bodies & puberty: Books, Discovery Kits & web resources for grade schoolers & caregivers

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Developing accurate and affirming language to name the parts of our bodies and understanding how bodies change as we age ...
Affordable Connectivity Program: ACP Wind-Down

The Affordable Connectivity Program is winding down: Here’s what you need to know

By Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology John Gargiulo A federally funded benefit program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has offered a monthly benefit to eligible ...
/ Digital Learning, Tech Tips