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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Mothers and Others for Peace

Celebrated the second Sunday each May (this year on May 8), Mother’s Day was first proposed by abolitionist and poet Julia Ward Howe. In her 1872 “Mother’s Day Proclamation,” Howe ...
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New on Kanopy: Upgraded web experience & Oak Park’s top films & shows

Noticed a new design on the Kanopy website this week? Earlier this month, Kanopy rolled out an upgraded streaming experience available in your web browser that's more intuitive, responsive, and ...
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National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month! And whether you love poetry or are looking to try something new, we hope you'll find a new favorite poem (or two!) in these lists ...
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National Library Week 2022: Books to connect you with your community, your people & you

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná The theme for National Library Week 2022 is "Connect with your library!" And there are so many ways you can connect with your public library ...
Transgender Day of Visibility

Books & resources for Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the resilience and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people. The title ...
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Updated with results for 2022: Let’s pick the best, together!

And the Book Madness winner is… We started with 16 of Oak Park’s favorite titles competing for this year’s top prize. And after the last battle in the championship round, ...
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Coming soon: Nonfiction titles to place on hold now

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Ready to discover a new favorite read? These nonfiction titles are coming out within the next few weeks. Be one of the first to place ...
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Coming soon: Fiction titles to place on hold now

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Craving something new? Put these soon-to-be-released titles at the top of your to-be-read list, and be one of the first to place a hold! Fiction ...