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Winter horror films that’ll chill you to the bone
by Collection Management Librarian Andrea 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 ...
ICYMI: Recently released fiction & nonfiction
By Collection Management Librarians Dontaná and Kathy Check out these recently released fiction and nonfiction titles that might have flown under your radar. They are perfect for celebrating Black History ...
Celebrate Black Love Day
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná 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 ...
Resolved to read more this year? Check out 6 titles perfect for reading challenges
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Looking to read more this year? Or better yet, looking to expand your reading horizons? Reading challenges are great ways to do both! Try one ...
Celebrity book club round-up, January 2023
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 ...
New year, fresh start: Title suggestions, health & wellness programs
Happy New Year, Oak Park! Not big on resolutions? We understand! For some, the start of a new year is a time for wish-making and goal-setting. What would you like ...
Best of 2022: Adult fiction & nonfiction
Oak Park’s Best of 2022 returns! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers. See our adult fiction and ...
Best of 2022: Kids & picture books
Oak Park’s Best of 2022 returns! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers. See our kids and picture ...