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Express yourself: Collaborative storytelling, tabletop roleplaying games & books for grade schoolers
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Find Your Voice was the theme of this year’s summer reading program. Although summer reading is coming to an end, finding your voice is a ...
Unplug at your library: Activities for grade schoolers
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Kids, take a break from screens this summer with some unplugged activities at the library! Borrow a robot discovery kit We have several 100% screen-free ...
‘Find Your Voice’ & celebrate Pride all summer
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian What does it mean to "Find Your Voice"? When I think about our theme for summer reading this year, I imagine a celebration of self-expression ...
Kids summer reading: Get ready to ‘Find Your Voice’
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Summer is almost here, and it’s time to get excited about this year’s kids summer reading program: Find Your Voice! The program kicks off on ...
Visiting the Main Library Children’s Services: A virtual tutorial for kids & families
By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Sometimes kids and adults get nervous about visiting a new place for the first time. We get it! It can be useful to know what to ...
Preparing for Pride Month: Books for kids
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian As the summer approaches, so does Pride Month. In the United States and many other countries around the world, we celebrate Pride during June in ...
STEAM Fest 2023 & more: Experience the wide world of STEAM at the library
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian We are so excited to partner with Oak Park Elementary School District 97 and the Oak Park Education Foundation to bring you STEAM Fest 2023! ...
Just for kids: A list of fun & educational websites, curated by librarians
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Looking for engaging and educational sites for kids? You’ve come to the right place! Many websites designed for kids claim to be informative and entertaining, ...