Title Suggestion Lists, Built by Oak Park Librarians

By Dontaná McPherson-Joseph, Collection Management Librarian Want to get into the spirit of Halloween, but don’t want to be too scared? We’ve got you! We've created a scary rating system ...
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It's officially Halloween season! And your Oak Park librarians are back with spine-chilling reads, creepy tales, and lots more Halloween fun: Browse: 13 curated titles each for adults, teens, and ...
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First celebrated in 1988, National Coming Out Day celebrates "coming out"—living life openly as a member of the LGBTQ community—and raises awareness of the community and civil rights movement. Below, find ...
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By Kathy Sexton, Collection Management Librarian In 2017, the Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees approved a proclamation declaring the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day. This day ...
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By Dontaná McPherson-Joseph, Collection Management Librarian Each fall we gather to celebrate and recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her many years of dedicated service to the library and ...
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by Dontaná McPherson-Joseph & Andrea Trejo, Collection Management Librarians The equinox is upon us! That means it is officially fall and time to get cozy, make all the comfort food, ...
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Your public library is here to connect you with books, events, learning experiences, and online resources that celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture this month and all year long. On this ...
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Every year during Banned Books Week (September 18-24 this year), the American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the freedom to read by recognizing books that have been challenged, censored, and banned ...
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