Year of the Butterfly: ‘United by biking, nature & gardening’
Judy Klem, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Executive Director and Oak Park Temple member, talks about the temple's native and vegetable gardens during the ...
We suggest: Titles to take care of you
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy It's always important to prioritize self-care, but if you need an excuse (you don't), September is Self-Care Awareness Month. 7 ...
‘Something has to be done about the climate crisis’
Two local students who care deeply about the environment and the climate crisis are spreading the word at the Main Library. Benjamin, age 12, created ...
We suggest: 2021 fall reads for teens
by Alexander Gutierrez, Teen Services Librarian With summer coming to an end and classes back in session, it's a great time to fall into a ...
Exploring tarot: A new monthly meet-up & virtual tutorial
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Tarot is a journey. The cards of the major arcana in the Rider-Waite deck—the most commonly seen deck in the ...
We suggest: ‘Candyman’ readalikes
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Can—nope. Not gonna catch us slipping! Nia DaCosta's sequel to the 90s horror film—and fourth movie—in ...
We suggest: The 2021 Booker Prize longlist
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Photograph by the Booker Prizes. The UK's most prestigious literary award, The Booker Prize is awarded annually to the best ...
Year of the Butterfly: Your photos, drawings & more
Kids and families have been drawing, observing, crafting, and reading about plants and pollinators in this year's summer reading program, with special activities that tie ...
