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Connecting you to Black history, then & now
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Black history and culture. Browse: Curated title suggestions for all ages. View: Stories …
Ways to watch Oscar-nominated films
The countdown to the big night has begun! The 97th Academy Awards airs on Sunday, March 2, and your library has a few ways to watch some of the year’s …
Tax Day is April 15: Print tax forms, file online at the library
Federal & state tax returns are due April 15 More details from the IRS More details from the Illinois Department of Revenue Download tax forms Find links for federal and …
Explore self-expression through play: Pronoun Discovery Kits for grade schoolers
Interested in facilitating conversations about self-expression and gender identity? Check out these two Discovery Kits about pronouns designed to help kids explore self-expression through play. Playing With Pronouns kit The …
Tech Tips: What does that icon mean?
By Amy Hofmockel, Creative Technology Librarian In today’s technology landscape, there are hundreds of icons in use. Icons are meant to help people navigate technology by serving as clear, recognizable …
Celebrity book club round-up, January 2025
Since Oprah’s first book club pick in 1996, we have been reading as the celebrities do, falling in love with, or hating, characters with our fellow book club readers. Book …
Start a healthy habit: 5 ways to thrive in 2025
Today is as good a day as any to start a healthy habit! Try one (or all) of these five suggestions in 2025. 1. Connect & socialize Seeking to connect …
Oak Park celebrates Kwanzaa with ‘the spirit of community and cultural richness’
Oak Park’s Kwanzaa celebration drew almost 200 people to the Main Library on Monday, December 30, and was a resounding success. With music, dance, crafts, artwork, food, and ceremony, the …
Honoring MLK Day: Books, a display, resources & more
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20), all library buildings will be closed. We’ve gathered together title suggestions, online resources, and more to help you celebrate the life …
New Year refresh: Books to get creative, active, moving & out
Happy New Year, Oak Park! Ready to refresh in the new year? Explore our curated selection of books and digital resources on crafting, activism, exercise, and travel. Whether your goals …
How to get started with Little Pim, a language learning app for kids (ages 0-6)
Introducing Little Pim, a new way for kids ages 0-6 to have fun while learning a new language! To get started, choose from 12 languages—Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, …
29 things to do with little ones this winter
The days may be short, but there are so many ways to make the most of each one! Your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood have collected activities, …
Best of 2024: Adult fiction & nonfiction
Oak Park’s Best of 2024 is back! See our adult fiction and nonfiction staff favorites on this page or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction: General | Adult …
Best of 2024: Kids & picture books
Oak Park’s Best of 2024 is back! See our kids and picture books staff favorites on this page or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction: General | Adult …
Best of 2024: Teen fiction & nonfiction
Oak Park’s Best of 2024 is back! See our teen fiction and nonfiction staff favorites on this page or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction: General | Adult …
Best of 2024: Movies, TV shows, & music
Oak Park’s Best of 2024 is back! See some of our staff’s favorite TV shows, movies, and music on this page or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction: …
Resources to reflect on, to share & to take action
As your public library, we are here for you and have compiled a list of library, local, and regional resources focusing on: Mental health and trauma assistance Gun violence Voting …
Holidays Around the World
From Diwali, Christmas, and Hanukkah celebrations to the observance of the winter solstice, Oak Park library staff love sharing their own winter holiday traditions with you in our annual Holidays …
National Book Award Winners 2024
Check out the 2024 National Book Awards winners and our read-alike titles, suggested by Oak Park’s fantastically well-read librarians! The National Book Awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the …
Pop-up library now at Styles 4 Kidz
Announcing our newest pop-up library location: Styles 4 Kidz, 235 Harrison St., Oak Park! Pop-up libraries allow community members to use the library when they’re out and about, no library …
