Your library offers books—and more! On this page and in the catalog, find items to borrow that go beyond traditional library materials.
Hands-on learning for kids & families
- American Girl Dolls, each with their own journals, books, and accessories. Check out and take home an American Girl Doll »
- Dial-a-Story enables you to call us anytime and choose from a menu of unique stories, songs, poems, jokes, and more. Most stories are under five minutes, while most chapters are under 15 minutes. Call 708.816.2800 or see the options listed here »
- Discovery Kits are based on themes and full of hands-on play-and-learn activities. Explore nature, make art, practice coding, and even learn to play the ukulele. Check out and take home a kit and explore related activities »
- Early Learning Kits are a tool for educators, parents, and caregivers designed to engage and empower children with a love for learning. (Special thanks to the Collaboration for Early Childhood for generously providing the items in these kits!) Check out and take home a kit »
- The Multicultural Collection offers thousands of cultural resources and artifacts such as handmade textiles, games, dolls, as well as books, films, and music from around the world. Learn more about the Multicultural Collection »
- Playaway Launchpads are tablets pre-loaded with high-quality learning apps and games for kids ages preschool through fifth grade. No ads. No download time. No need for internet access. Learn more and see what is available where »
- Social-Emotional Learning Kits contain books, open-ended questions, and materials to help young children share ideas and feelings with grown-ups and peers. Available now in the Main Library Children’s Services area. Check out, learn more about kits »
Hotspots, laptops & book club kits
- Book Club Kits are pre-assembled bags that include 10 copies of the same popular title, discussion questions curated by Oak Park librarians, and lists of similar titles for book groups. Each bag can be placed on hold by an individual Oak Park cardholder and is checked out as a single item. Find Book Club Kits in the library’s catalog »
- Mobile hotspots, laptops, Chromebooks, iPad Mini 2 devices, and an LCD projector can be checked out to use outside the library. Let’s get started »
- Recording Kits are designed specifically to record personal stories for submission to the Oak Park Oral History Project. Kits include an iPod with a charging cable, a microphone, professional headphones, and an instruction sheet, all in a plastic carrying case. Place a Recording Kit on hold »
