Celebrating early readers: Thousands of books and counting
Bronson, a graduate of the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program It's been one year since we launched our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, and ...
What grows with restorative justice?
The first time Chicago police officer Tim Crawford observed a peace circle, he was skeptical. But after a while, "I started to see—hold on—this works," ...
‘A place where people care about community’
After a career working in libraries around Illinois, Susan Burke retired to Oak Park. It was a return—she grew up in Chicago's Austin neighborhood and ...
Celebrate diverse cultures
Join us this winter—and all year round—for activities that can help foster empathy in our community. On Wednesday, December 12, discover world holidays through crafts, ...
Community Building Blocks
Read the report As a conclusion to its July 2018 Community Building Blocks Workshop in Oak Park, the Environmental Protection Agency published a 33-page recommendation ...
Listen to the youth: Knowledge is power
On Wednesday, November 28, come listen to young people present what they've learned about civil and human rights at the Main Library, from 6:30 to ...
Oak Park votes yes on nonbinding referendum
The following is a joint statement from the park district, township and the library. Collaboration is vital for addressing issues, effecting change On Nov. 6, ...
New sensory garden at Maze Branch brings fall fun for kids with disabilities
October is National Disability Awareness Month. All month, families and kids with disabilities can find fun at the library, with programs featuring stories, songs, and ...
