Experts at the Educational Development Center say that digital media can help young children make sense of their world, especially when screen time is facilitated and guided by parents or caregivers. Below, you will find screen time guidelines for parents … Read more
This week, the Fred Rogers Center shared an article from Zero to Three about the power of music for infants and toddlers. It ties music to key early development skills: physical, thinking, language, and literacy skills. As a librarian, I … Read more
By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian The grasshopper chirpeth, the lamb bleateth, the owl hooteth. Animal sounds are found in so many books and songs for children, including the first-known picture book written for children, published in 1659! What makes animal … Read more
Little Pim Language learning program designed to teach kids 0-6 a new language through videos, games, and songs. Choose from 12 languages—Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Little Pim is accessible through … Read more
Traducir esta página al español. Oak Park is home to a library for everyone. Connect, learn, and grow with resources, services, and programs—especially for Spanish speakers—from your public library. What’s new Find the latest book lists, on-demand videos and tutorials, … Read more
Are you looking for a great resource for kids to do research online? Did you know that World Book is accessible with your library card? World Book offers a comprehensive suite of engaging content for learners of all ages, all … Read more
Traducir al español | Przetłumacz na polskiBy John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology (translated by Oak Park Public Library staff) Have you ever tried to translate a webpage from one language to another? While some webpages provide a button to switch between … Read more
Connecting with the community even once a week is great for the body and mind. Library and community programs offer an easy and affordable way to stay connected and meet new people. Take advantage of the free and low-cost programs Oak … Read more
Created for caregivers to share with early learners and grade schoolers, these kits are designed to empower children to share their ideas and feelings with grown-ups and peers. These kits currently live in the Children’s Services area at the Main … Read more
In addition to hosting library-led book discussions, your public library provides support to locally-led book groups and clubs. Request titles for pickup Are you looking to reserve multiple copies of a title for your book club? Or are you a … Read more
Oak Park’s children’s librarians host in-person storytimes on seasonal schedules. The library also offers an extensive range of learning videos. Register online by clicking on the storytime name listed below. Weekly storytimes through August 31 MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS … Read more
With a wealth of apps available for children ages 2-6, it can be overwhelming to know which apps are high-quality educational apps. How do you select digital resources that meet your child’s needs while helping them prepare for kindergarten? Children’s … Read more
From April through October each year, Oak Park’s two book bikes—Paperback Rider and Anne of Green Fables—bring the library beyond our three brick-and-mortar buildings. What do book bikes deliver? Library staff stock the cargo bikes with books and other library … Read more
Access kid-focused subscription-based online resources, digital newspapers—including local, regional, and international publications—and more with an Oak Park library card! All resources are designed to help make digital learning more interactive, more visual, and more fun. Featured resources Explore some of … Read more
As a public library in a Book Sanctuary Community, our mission is to share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations. Our vision is to empower every voice in our community. Strategic priorities: What our library prioritizes … Read more
Oak Park is home to a library for everyone. Connect, learn, and grow with resources, services, and programs from your public library. What’s new Find the latest book lists, on-demand videos and tutorials, at-home activities, interactive programming, and more below! … Read more
Multicultural resources promote cultural understanding and appreciation within our diverse community. We provide educational resources through authentic cultural realia, tools, and objects offering patrons the opportunity to engage with a variety of cultures in a hands-on way. Realia kits & … Read more
