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Scissors, thread, and hammer

Gettin’ crafty with it: How-to books & resources

Want to learn how to make it, sew it, fix it, grow it, cook it, or build it? Develop a new skill, start a new ...
SWAN beta test catalog

A new & improved catalog experience

Update: Access to the classic catalog ends after Saturday, April 30, 2022. As an Oak Park library cardholder, you have access to more than 10 ...
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Shelley Harris holds an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) board in the Maze Branch Community Sensory Garden

Librarian Shelley Harris recognized for dedication to young people

The Illinois Library Association (ILA) Youth Services Forum has awarded Children's Librarian Shelley Harris with the 2021 Golden Ticket Award for her "outstanding local contribution" ...

Request for Proposals for Cleaning Services

Date Issued: July 15, 2021Proposals Due: July 30, 2021, 5 pm The Oak Park Public Library is requesting proposals to contract for the provision of ...
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Teens’ ice cream social brings ‘a ray of sunshine’

Our first Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board Ice Cream Social event in June was a huge success! Community members young and old came to meet ...
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Best of 2021 (so far) Movies, TV Shows & Music

Best of 2021 (so far): Movies, TV shows & music

Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff ...
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Best of 2021 (so far) Kids Books & Picture Books

Best of 2021 (so far): Kids books & picture books

Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff ...
Best of 2021 (so far) Teen Books

Best of 2021 (so far): Teen books

Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff ...