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We suggest: Titles to take care of you
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy It's always important to prioritize self-care, but if you need an excuse (you don't), September is Self-Care Awareness Month. 7 books that encourage self-care Body ...
We suggest: 2021 fall reads for teens
by Alexander Gutierrez, Teen Services Librarian With summer coming to an end and classes back in session, it's a great time to fall into a fresh new read! These titles ...
We suggest: ‘Candyman’ readalikes
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Can—nope. Not gonna catch us slipping! Nia DaCosta's sequel to the 90s horror film—and fourth movie—in the Candyman series follows the ...
We suggest: The 2021 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 ...
We suggest: Celebrity book club round-up, August 2021
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 ...
Gettin’ crafty with it: How-to books & resources
Want to learn how to make it, sew it, fix it, grow it, cook it, or build it? Develop a new skill, start a new hobby, and learn for the ...
Best of 2021 (so far): Movies, TV shows & music
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff loved so far in 2021, ...
Best of 2021 (so far): Kids books & picture books
Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff loved so far in 2021, ...
