Title Suggestion Lists, Built by Oak Park Librarians

Wondering what to read, listen to, or watch next? We’ve got you covered! Title suggestions come from a collaborative effort, and all work is grounded in the library’s Collection Strategy StatementDiscover even more suggestions and recommendations »

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Library Card Sign-Up Month

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and to celebrate we are featuring some fun facts you might not know. (Don't have your Oak Park card yet? ...
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‘All Fours’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a ...
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The 2024 Booker Prize Longlist

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Photograph by The Booker Prizes. The UK’s most prestigious literary award, The Booker Prize is awarded annually to the best novel of the year written in English ...
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Celebrity book club round-up, August 2024

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Since Oprah’s first book club pick in 1996, we have been reading as the celebrities do, falling in love with, or hating, characters with our ...
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Learn for the fun of it: How-to, hobby & crafting at your library

Develop a new skill, dive deep into a hobby you love, or expand your knowledge on a topic you've always wanted to explore with these how-to books and resources our ...
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Adult summer reading: Adventure awaits!

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Have you signed up for adult summer reading? No? Fret not! We are only halfway through so there's plenty of time to sign up! Already ...
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Hot hot horror

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná We know Halloween is 115 days away—but there is just something extra scary about taking in horror stories in the bright sunshine. (Midsommar, anyone?) We've ...
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Disability Pride books, a display & supported events

Your public library is here to connect you with books, learning experiences, events, and online resources that celebrate people with disabilities and disability as an identity in July and all ...