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9 ways to encourage spontaneous, meaningful language

Library staff love to talk about the importance of language and play for kids: It helps them explore their world, learn about themselves and the ...
Statement from the board of Library Trustees

An Important Message from the Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees

This is an updated version of the statement that was read at the conclusion of the March 16 Special Board Meeting. Watch the meeting here ...
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Earth Month at your library

One year into her position as the library's Environmental Programming Specialist, Christine Poreba is looking forward to Earth Month programming at the library in April—although, ...
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Updated for spring: Early Bird Learning videos: A virtual tutorial for babies, toddlers & preschoolers

By Children's Librarian Shelley Harris The world is waking up in spring! Warm, rainy days bring growing flowers, birds fly home, and the sun shines ...
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36 things to do with little ones this spring

The daffodils are starting to bloom and that means that warm weather is on the way! Your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood ...

Message from the Executive Director

Dear Oak Park Public Library Community, I am sorry. There has been a lot of public conversation, hurt, and confusion about our library over the ...
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Honoring women’s history

Your public library is here to connect us with each other through books, resources, and experiences that celebrate women's history. Browse: Books and movies for ...
Statement from the board of Library Trustees

Statement from the Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees acknowledges there have been multiple examples of damage caused to the Oak Park area community, to our community partners, and ...
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