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Neighborhood window walks: Safe, physically distanced family fun

We've been watching, listening to, and celebrating our community's efforts to safely socially connect while properly physically distancing. Local grassroots efforts and others we've seen ...
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HBO’s ‘Westworld’: Watched it? Read these!

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Westworld is back! In the third season of HBO's futuristic drama (starring Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Tessa Thompson, and ...
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Found online for adults & teens: Entertainment & fun

As your public library, we love to share! Here’s a roundup of free entertainment resources for adults and teens that we’ve been collecting. Have something ...

Introducing Books in Brief, episode 1: 4 great digital title suggestions in about 2 minutes

Need some book recommendations but don't have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Introducing Books in Brief: A new video series ...
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What to listen to next: Try these digital audiobooks

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Sheltering in place got you feeling a little cooped up? Open the window, turn up the volume, and let your ...

The Great Courses: Lifelong learning & enrichment through audio and video

Aimed at lifelong learners, The Great Courses is a series of college-level courses designed to deliver high-quality learning experiences outside of a lecture hall. And ...
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Virtual tutoring & academic support for all ages

Oak Park cardholders now have access to on-demand virtual learning with a new library resource called Brainfuse HelpNow. HelpNow offers real-time help in skill building ...
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Unlimited access to TumbleBooks through August

Read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device with TumbleBooks, through August 31. You don't have to check anything ...