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Gift Guide 2023
Looking for gift ideas for this holiday season? Might we suggest a great book? Our collection management librarians have gathered some of their favorite recently published titles that are sure ...
Transgender Awareness Week: Books, a workshop & resources
This November 13-19, we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, an annual event dedicated to educating our communities about the lives of transgender people. Transgender Awareness Week takes place in the week ...
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Books, an event, learning experiences & more
Oak Park Public Library acknowledges that Oak Park is situated on the ancestral land of the Bodewamiadkiwen (Potawatomi), Myaamia (Miami), Oceti Sakowin, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), and Peoria. We honor them and ...
‘Tom Lake’: 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 ...
Chilling reads, thrilling tales & lots of Halloween fun
Feel that chill in the air? Halloween season is here! And your Oak Park librarians are back with spine-chilling reads, creepy tales, and lots more Halloween fun: Browse: Book suggestions ...
Banned Books Week 2023
Every year during Banned Books Week (October 1-7 this year), the American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the freedom to read by recognizing books that have been challenged, censored, and banned ...
Get cozy for autumn
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná 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 ...
Hispanic Heritage books, events, videos & more
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 ...
