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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 ...
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Long books for long days

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Happy Solstice! It is the longest day of the year. The sun is shining. The air is fresh, and we don't have to think about ...
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ICYMI: Recently released fiction & nonfiction for AANHPI Heritage Month

By Collection Management Librarians Dontaná & Kathy Check out these recently released fiction and nonfiction titles that might have flown under your radar. They are perfect for celebrating Asian American, ...
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‘Burn Book’: 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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ICYMI: Recently released fiction & nonfiction

By Collection Management Librarians Dontaná & Kathy Check out these recently released fiction and nonfiction titles that might have flown under your radar. They are perfect for celebrating Black History Month ...
Best of 2023: Adult fiction & nonfiction

Best of 2023: Adult fiction & nonfiction

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers. See our adult fiction ...
Best of 2023: Teen fiction & nonfiction

Best of 2023: Teen fiction & nonfiction

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers. See our teen fiction ...
Best of 2023: Kids & Picture Books

Best of 2023: Kids & picture books

Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers. See our kids and ...
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‘Tom Lake’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

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 similar reading experience to THAT ...
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Get cozy for autumn

When the weather starts to turn and the air gets crisp, we pull out our sweaters, socks, and blankets. We start to build a soft nest, perfect for watching the ...
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So long, ‘Sunday Scaries’!

You may know it by another name—"Sunday blues," "Monday dread," just good ol' general anxiety—but apparently, there are a whole lot of us who suffer from some form of stress ...
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‘Fourth Wing’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles, especially when they get TikTok famous. Don’t fret! I can help you find ...
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Throwback summer blockbusters

Some of the best things about summer are the beaches, outdoor events, and, of course, cooling off in a movie theater. Why not recreate that movie theater experience at home ...
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Readalikes remixed: Try these nonfiction titles

Novels and short stories and movies and shows! There is so much great fictional content out there, but maybe you want to try something a little different this summer. Try ...
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Adventures with audiobooks

By plane, by car, by train, by bus, by bike, by foot...however you travel, an audiobook is a perfect way to keep yourself (and your traveling companions) entertained. Audiobooks for ...
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10 movies that might be better than the books

Which was better: the book or the movie adaptation? We've all been a part of this discussion at one time or another! Book lovers will often argue that the original ...
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Do you have thyme to garden?

The threat of frost and snow is almost over, and it's time to start your seeds. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you have a flower garden or ...
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2023 award-winning titles

We love book award season! Here are some recent winners for all ages—that also all happen to be written by women. A great way to celebrate Women’s History Month! Award-winning titles ...
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Winter horror films that’ll chill you to the bone

Who says horror is just for Halloween? Winter can be equally terrifying—with long dark nights and uncontrollable storms that can be truly isolating, both figuratively and literally. So grab your ...
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Celebrate Black Love Day

Nestled in the middle of February's observance of Black History Month, and the day before Valentine's Day, Black Love Day is a celebration of love specific to Black people. Founded ...