‘The Mirror & the Light’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

The Mirror and the Light laying on a blanket with flowers and coffee

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná 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 Mirror & the Light readalikes The White … Read more

Books in Brief, episode 2: Watched ‘Tiger King’? Try these!

Books in Brief with book covers for In Vino Duplicitas by Peter Hellman, The Marauders by Tom Cooper, The Dragon Behind the Glass by Emily Voigt, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Need some book recommendations but don’t have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Don’t miss the second episode of Books in Brief, a new video series featuring four great digital title recommendations in about two minutes. Collection Management Librarian Kathy recommends four titles to read if you watched and loved the … Read more

‘My Dark Vanessa’: Waiting for it? Loved it? Try these titles!

My Dark Vanessa ebook on tablet

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná 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. My Dark Vanessa readalikes My Dark Vanessa, like … Read more

HBO’s ‘Westworld’: Watched it? Read these!

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By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Westworld is back! In the third season of HBO’s futuristic drama (starring Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Tessa Thompson, and Jeffrey Wright), main character Dolores has taken the train from the Westworld park into the real world, determined to destroy humanity. Whether you’ve been along for the ride since season … Read more

Introducing Books in Brief, episode 1: 4 great digital title suggestions in about 2 minutes

Need some book recommendations but don’t have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Introducing Books in Brief: A new video series featuring four great digital title recommendations in about two minutes. In the inaugural episode, Collection Management Librarian Kathy suggests four of her favorite titles for virtual book discussions. Digital titles … Read more

What to listen to next: Try these digital audiobooks

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By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Sheltering in place got you feeling a little cooped up? Open the window, turn up the volume, and let your imagination roam with these audiobooks. Happy reading, Oak Park! Audiobooks to listen to while being socially distant The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo Why you should try it: Let this historical drama sweep … Read more

The Great Courses: Lifelong learning & enrichment through audio and video

Aimed at lifelong learners, The Great Courses is a series of college-level courses designed to deliver high-quality learning experiences outside of a lecture hall. And you can get them on demand through your digital library! Through digital audio and video, you can pursue lifelong learning and personal enrichment in science, history, literature, religion, and more, … Read more

Watch more on Kanopy: Views increased to 20 a month

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Watch more than 30,000 independent and documentary films ─ titles of unique social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and thousands of independent filmmakers with Kanopy and your Oak Park card and PIN. And just last week, we temporarily doubled Kanopy checkout limits. Now, you can enjoy 20 … Read more

Unlimited access to TumbleBooks through August

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Read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device with TumbleBooks, through August 31. You don’t have to check anything out, place any holds, or take up space on your device with bulky downloads. Books are available instantly. Oak Park Public Library cardholders currently have access to the TumbleBookLibrary for … Read more

Hulu’s ‘Little Fires Everywhere’: Watched it? Read these titles

Little Fires Everywhere book on table with flowers, coffee mug, and notebook

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná This week, Hulu released the eagerly anticipated adaptation of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere, starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. Whether you’re like me and want to read the book first or you want more domestic drama between episodes, we’ve got you covered! Little Fires Everywhere read-alikes Little Fires Everywhere … Read more