Pop-up library in the parks
Share books, songs, and play in our parks Weather permitting, come check out books in Oak Park parks, engaging with neighbors, and signing up for ...
No catalog, account access April 30, May 1
The library catalog, your individual account, and all digital collections and online resources will be unavailable on Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1. The ...
Spring break at your library
Opting for a staycation this spring break? Join us for events and activities at your library while school is out for Oak Park Elementary School ...
Diversity, inclusion & equity in storytime
Early childhood literacy includes preparing our community’s babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to arrive “ready to learn” come kindergarten. As part of her intentional work to ...
Congrats on completing 1,000 Books, Elliott!
At 19-months-old Elliott’s house, reading is definitely a priority! Here, Elliott poses for his celebratory “first finisher” photo, part of his formal recognition as the ...
Securing new jobs
Adult Education and Career Services Librarian Rashmi Swainposes with two recent graduates of Housing Forward’s CareerPassport program. As a primary school educator in India and ...
You belong at your library
In 2017, your public library: Re-engaged more than 1,700 Oak Park Public Library cardholders since eliminating fines for overdue materials.Actively listened and learned from hundreds ...
Our picks for best children’s titles 2018
Each year, our Children's Services team loves to reflect (and vote!) on their personal picks for best titles in the world of children's literature. The ...