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Request for proposals: Chiller replacement

Read the complete request for proposals document as a pdf » Timeline Wednesday, January 3, 10:30 am: Request for Proposals issued. Wednesday, January 10, 9:15 ...
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Library swag now on sale through January

Proceeds will support future innovations & initiatives Share and wear Oak Park library pride with your purchase of any limited-edition items—mugs, hats, scarves, T-shirts, hoodies ...
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33 things to do with little ones this winter

There may be a chill in the air, but there are plenty of festive activities to attend and community fun to be had this season! ...
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Best of 2023: Adult fiction & nonfiction

Best of 2023: Adult fiction & nonfiction

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak ...
Best of 2023: Teen fiction & nonfiction

Best of 2023: Teen fiction & nonfiction

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak ...
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Best of 2023: Kids & Picture Books

Best of 2023: Kids & picture books

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak ...
Best of 2023: Movies, music & more

Best of 2023: TV shows, movies & music

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak ...
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Holidays Around the World

From Diwali, Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa celebrations to the observance of the winter solstice, Oak Park library staff love sharing their own winter holiday traditions ...