#WhoWasPercyJulian
Follow us on social media All week long—and in honor of his birthday on April 11—#OakPark's Special Collections team is sharing information via displays in ...
New partnership shines a light on local BIPOC artists
To amplify awareness around the creative work of local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists, a new spring program series combines people and ...
Take care of your body at any age: Chair yoga sessions, books, videos & more
By Health & Senior Services Librarian Rose Barnes Yoga is a mind and body practice with many benefits such as increased flexibility, strength, and balance ...
Explore self-expression through play: Pronoun Discovery Kits for grade schoolers
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Interested in facilitating conversations about self-expression and gender identity? Check out these two Discovery Kits about pronouns designed to help ...
National Library Week 2022: Books to connect you with your community, your people & you
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná The theme for National Library Week 2022 is "Connect with your library!" And there are so many ways you can ...
Learn to cross-stitch: A virtual tutorial, in-person event, books & more for grade 4-8
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian If you’re looking for a relaxing craft that’s easy to learn, try cross-stitching! Once you know the basics, following a ...
Books & resources for Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the resilience and accomplishments of transgender ...
Updated with results for 2022: Let’s pick the best, together!
And the Book Madness winner is… We started with 16 of Oak Park’s favorite titles competing for this year’s top prize. And after the last ...
