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Titles honoring Malcolm X
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton Learn more about the life of Malcolm X with these nonfiction and fiction materials—as we celebrate what would have been his 97th birthday on ...
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Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage: Books, an in-library display, videos & more
Your public library is here to connect you with books, online resources, and learning experiences that honor Asian Pacific American history and culture all year long. On this page, you ...
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‘The School for Good Mothers’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton 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 ...
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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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Celebrating Arab American Heritage: Books, a video & more learning experiences
Your public library is here to connect you with books, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate Arab American history and culture all year long. On this page, you can: ...
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Books we suggest for Money Smart Week 2022
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sexton Money Smart Week turns 20! What is it? Coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, this national education program is designed to “empower ...
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