It’s Terror Time! Terrifying tales for Halloween
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná The time of ghouls, ghosts, and otherworldly creatures is upon us! Are you ready to have the stuffing scared out ...
We suggest: Horror titles, scary stories & more Halloween fun
Halloween season is finally here! Looking for a spine-chilling read, a creepy tale, or a story that's just a little eerie and fun? Our Oak ...
Need help with school research projects? Library resources to the rescue: Culture Grams, National Geographic Kids & World Book for Kids (Part 1)
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam Many people use Google to search for information on the internet. Google is a powerful tool for research. It is ...
Middle schoolers to ‘lead with love’ in John Lewis series this fall
By Nichelle Stigger, Brooks Middle School Note: A version of this post first appeared in Wednesday Journal and OakPark.com on October 5, 2021. Read the ...
Celebrating disability awareness: Activities & videos for early learners
By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian October is the month especially set aside to celebrate and recognize various disabilities, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month, ...
We suggest: 2021 Barbara Ballinger Lecture edition
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Each fall we gather to celebrate and recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her many years of dedicated service ...
Donate new socks at the Main Library in Socktober
Help us warm souls AND soles by donating new socks all October to benefit the clients of Housing Forward. And during the last week of ...
Stephen Jackson hired as library’s first Director of Equity and Anti-Racism
Stephen A. Jackson has accepted the Oak Park Public Library’s new full-time position of Director of Equity and Anti-Racism. His first day in this new ...
