Discover & Explore for Grade Schoolers

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian As the school year starts and school projects are assigned, know that the library is here to help! In addition to books, your Oak Park ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Did you know? Illinois is one of only six states with an inclusive curriculum bill that ensures students in public schools learn about LGBTQ+ and ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Services Librarian Thanks to grant funding from TechGirlz—a nonprofit program of Creating IT Futures that provides free, fun, interactive workshops—the library now offers new ways to ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Have you ever wished you could explore the worlds of your favorite characters? Do you dream of running off on a grand adventure with your ...

By Eileen Saam, Children's Librarian Summer reading is almost over—be sure to log your reading and activities in Beanstack by August 31—but that doesn't mean the fun has to end ...

By Eileen Saam, Children's Librarian There are so many fun things to do during the summer, and at the library, we have some great resources to take with you that ...

By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam This summer at Oak Park Library we have so much to explore, including music! I invite you to explore music in different ways and see ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Pride is more than a month of rainbows and parades. Our celebration of Pride month comes from a history of protest for liberation for LGBTQ+ ...