We suggest: New year, new you 2021
After the year that was 2020, we know everyone could use some self-care and recuperation. And what better way to accomplish this than through books ...
We suggest: Best of 2020 TV shows, movies & music
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2020, a librarian-curated selection of titles, featuring some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers! See ...
Meet Alex, our new Teen Services Librarian
Joining our Teen Services team is Librarian Alexander Gutierrez! "I've always wanted to be a librarian and have the opportunity to work with youths because ...
Tech Tips: Google Drive basics
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Do you have a Gmail account? Gmail provides you with access to Google apps like Docs, Slides, and Drive. If ...
Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Our favorite virtual activities
This fall, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite virtual activities with our Discover and Explore posts. Have you missed any? Check out this list ...
Take a sad year & make it better: Videos & activities for early learners
By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian Every year, our final Early Bird Reader tip we send via text (Want weekly early learning tips from the Oak ...
Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Exploring your neighborhood
Feeling stuck in your own neighborhood? Let's visit Mr. Jose as he walks us around his Chicago neighborhood, Belmont Cragin, and shows us some of his ...
We suggest: Best of 2020 kids & picture books
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2020, a librarian-curated selection of titles, featuring some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers! See ...
