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See the latest activities for grade schoolers
Resources for autistic people & their caregivers
By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris So you, your child, or your student has been diagnosed with autism? Congratulations! As overwhelming as it can be to hear a diagnosis, you are ...
Celebrate Earth Day: Activities for grade schoolers
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam Every year on Earth Day, April 22, we celebrate our precious planet. Check out ways you can celebrate and protect our planet at the same ...
Explore self-expression through play: Pronoun Discovery Kits for grade schoolers
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Interested in facilitating conversations about self-expression and gender identity? Check out these two Discovery Kits about pronouns designed to help kids explore self-expression through play ...
Learn to cross-stitch: A virtual tutorial, in-person event, books & more for grade 4-8
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian If you’re looking for a relaxing craft that’s easy to learn, try cross-stitching! Once you know the basics, following a pattern is a lot like ...
STEAM Discovery Kits: At-home learning & exploration for grade schoolers
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam At the Oak Park Public Library, we are always looking for ways to foster learning experiences for the children who we serve. We have done ...
Meet Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the man who built a library: At-home activities for grade schoolers
In honor of Black History Month, let's learn more about Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian, writer, curator, and activist! Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1874, Schomburg was ...
TechGirlz workshops for grades 5-8
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam Have you heard about TechGirlz? Each month, the Oak Park Public Library hosts TechGirlz workshops for girls in grades 5-8. What is TechGirlz? Nonprofit organization ...
SNOW! At-home activities for grade schoolers
By Children's Librarian Genevieve Grove Love it, hate it, or just tolerate it, snow is a fact of life for those of us living in the Midwest! Here are some ...
