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 similar reading experience to THAT book you are waiting for or that you finally read and loved. The School for Good Mothers read-alikes Future Home … Read more
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 suggested that people observe Mother’s Day as a day dedicated to peace and supported the importance of coming together during challenging times. In honor of these … Read more
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 user-centered. Wondering what to watch next? Check out what Oak Parkers are streaming below » What’s new in the Kanopy web browser There’s nothing you … Read more
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 of new titles for all ages, curated by your Oak Park librarians. Poetry books for all ages Looking for more? Check out these digital poetry … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná The theme for National Library Week 2022 is “Connect with your library!” And there are so many ways you can connect with your public library… But if this pandemic has taught us nothing else, it has shown us that we need each other. So this week’s book suggestions focus on … Read more
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the resilience and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people. The title suggestions below are an invitation to learn about trans identities and experience the lives of trans people and their families. Plus, you’ll find books about … Read more
And the Book Madness winner is… We started with 16 of Oak Park’s favorite titles competing for this year’s top prize. And after the last battle in the championship round, we are down to just one final champion: Three Girls From Bronzeville by Dawn Turner! Thanks to everyone who voted online these last two weeks!
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Ready to discover a new favorite read? These nonfiction titles are coming out within the next few weeks. Be one of the first to place a hold! Nonfiction titles to put on hold now Woman: The American History of an Idea by Lillian Faderman Why you should try it: Faderman … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Craving something new? Put these soon-to-be-released titles at the top of your to-be-read list, and be one of the first to place a hold! Fiction titles to put on hold now Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li Why you should try it: If you love the family dynamics … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy We love book award season! Here are some recent winners for all ages—that also all happen to be written by women. A great way to celebrate Women’s History Month! 2022 award-winning titles by women Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell Why you should try it: One of the winners of the … Read more
