Celebrating civic life, liberties, libraries for everyone
All summer long, we have been cheering and proclaiming the message that "Libraries are for everyone!" As your public library, we are for everyone because ...
Pride in being yourself
Earlier this year, Library Assistant Hal (pictured above) saw an opportunity to spark conversations about gender identity with families in the Main Library Children's Services ...
Supporting summer fun
Visit a Chicago-area museum The Museum Adventure Pass program provides special offers and discounts to library cardholders at unique cultural destinations throughout the Chicago area ...
Stories to reflect all families
“When children cannot find themselves reflected in the books they read ... they learn a powerful lesson about how they are devalued in the society ...
Let’s grow early readers … in our parks!
The following letter to the editor, by staff from the Oak Park Public Library, the Collaboration for Early Childhood, New Moms, and the Park District ...
Building reading into each day
This summer, families with young children who sign up for our summer reading program also have the opportunity to sign up for our 1,000 Books ...
Free Ravinia Tickets at A Day in Our Village
Love free live music and the great outdoors? We've got good news for you! Ravinia Festival has once again generously offered Oak Park Public Library ...
Poems to read and share
The following One View, written by library Deputy Director Jim Madigan, was published in the May 23 edition of the Wednesday Journal. This past Christmas ...
