Library News

Free Knitting Class for Beginners June 19 & 26

Published by sharon grimm on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:03am
Novel Knitters 101 on June 19 & 26, 2012

Interested in learning to knit? Make time to attend the free Novel Knitters 101 class on Tuesdays, June 19 and June 26 at Oak Park Public Library. Knitter extraordinaire Sue Jaffee will help you learn the basics, including casting on, binding off, knit stitch, and purl stitch in this two-session class. Sue will also share simple project ideas for new knitters. Each session starts at 10 am at the Main Library, 834 Lake Street. Register in person, online, or call 708-452-3480. Required materials list will be provided in advance.

Teens prepare for finals at drop in study sessions

Published by sharon grimm on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 3:18pm
teens share a table in one of the library's group study rooms

Oak Park and River Forest teens are invited to study for finals at Oak Park Public Library! Get help with tough questions, study as a group, indulge in some brain food, and chat with a reference librarian at our drop in study sessions at the Main Library, 834 Lake Street.

When you arrive at the Main Library, check with one of our staff members for the location of the current study session. Specific rooms at the Main Library will be reserved during these study session times:

Celebrating Seniors Week events at the library

Published by sharon grimm on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 11:07am
“Explore Turkey” on May 24, 2012
“Brain Health” on May 22, 2012
“Seniors Just Want to Have Fun on May 25, 2012

Seniors can discover the latest research findings on brain health on May 22 and hear about adventure travel on May 24 from an Oak Park couple who spent a month in Turkey. Then on May 25 end the week by playing computer games encouraging dancing, singing, playing with animals, and journeying down roaring rapids (without getting wet). All three events begin at 2 pm at Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street, and are free and open to all ages. Refreshments will be served. “Celebrating Seniors Week” will be celebrated in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park May 18 through May 25.

Sophomores invited to apply to “News Know-How” campaign

Published by sharon grimm on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:18am
reading a newspaper at Oak Park Public Library

Oak Park teens starting their sophomore year are invited to apply to News Know-How, a national campaign to engage high school students, journalists, news ethicists, and librarians in a news literacy education project. The goal is to give students basic news literacy skills and the tools to become watchdogs in connection with the 2012 presidential campaigns. Complete the online application at http://opplteen.org/news-know-how-application by May 22 to be considered.

Photographer Lisa Green presents ‘Mom & Pop-parazzi’ May 20

Published by sharon grimm on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:47am
photo by Lisa Green

The sun is out, the spring colors are vibrant, and your kids are cuter than ever! Now if only you were better at capturing their smiles in your photos. Professional portrait photographer Lisa Green will provide expert advice at “Mom & Pop-parazzi” on Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm at Oak Park Public Library’s Dole Branch at 255 Augusta Street. With decades of experience getting the very best shots, Lisa Green has plenty of tips to share.

Make an inspired collage at Art, Paper, Scissors on May 16

Published by sharon grimm on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 11:25am
Art, Paper, Scissors

Join us for an evening of fun as we cut up old magazines and ephemera to make unique artwork. We will have a variety of materials for you to work with and a staff member will be available to get your creative juices flowing. Art, Paper, Scissors meets every third Wednesday of the month at Oak Park Public Library. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 16 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Main Library, 834 Lake Street.

May 2012 Library Newsletter

Published by sharon grimm on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 2:56pm
May 2012 newsletter

Our May 2012 print newsletter will soon be delivered to Oak Park homes. Watch for it as an insert to the Village's OP/FYI newsletter.

Top Story: Summertime is Thrilling! Summer Reading Program Engages All Ages

Copies will be available at the library where you can also pick up age-specific event listings.

You can also sign up for our email newsletter to receive brief updates of library news, services, and events twice a month.

Artist Jesse Howard mounts “The Abyss Series: The Diminishing Black Male” Exhibit in May

Published by sharon grimm on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 11:56am
'Blue Train With a Light' by Jesse Howard
'Sleeper' by Jesse Howard
'Spring Awakenings' by Jesse Howard

The dramatic art work of Jesse Howard will be on display in an exhibit titled “The Abyss Series: The Diminishing Black Male” from May 2 through May 30 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake Street. The exhibit brings to light how the plight of African American youth is indicative of a greater social and cultural dilemma. A reception for the artist will be Saturday, May 12, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the library’s art gallery. The exhibit is open seven days a week during regular library hours. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

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