Join Us for Storytime
Join storytime interns Maggie and LaRaie for a special storytime. This program best for ages 2-6. No registration.
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Join Us for Storytime
Join storytime interns Maggie and LaRaie for a special storytime. This program best for ages 2-6. No registration.
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Join Us for Storytime
Join storytime interns Maggie and LaRaie for a special storytime. This program best for ages 2-6. No registration.
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Seminar: The Importance of a Strong Resume
Learn the components of a strong resume, and what keywords or phrases to use that will help move your resume to the top of the stack. Presented by Eileen Vesey of the Chicago Federation of Labor Workers Assistance Committee. Learn more about all our services for job seekers.
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Words on Wednesday: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Her name was Henrietta lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Though she died of cancer over 60 years ago, the cells of this poor former Southern tobacco farmer were harvested without her knowledge, grown in culture and became one of the most important tools in medicine. Join us to discuss this compellingly researched book by Rebecca Skloot. Learn more about all of our monthly book discussions.
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Our Village: Oak Park
Enjoy a two-person presention titled "Our Village" which dramatizes the history of Oak Park, Illinois. The play features Diane Pingle and Kevin Bry as modern narrators and actual historical figures speaking to the audience. Beginning with the Oak Park area's proud Native American heritage, "Our Village" traces the social and political history of Oak Park from the time Native Americans and the Kettlestrings (Oak Park 's first white settlers) populated the area through establishment of the village and its own government.
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Self-publishing and Marketing Your Book
Self-publishing and self-marketing has never been easier or cheaper for writers with the many online tools available to writers today. Explore two popular online tools, Lulu.com and Kickstarter.com, that you can use to publish your book.
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Txt 2 Scrn: Interactive Film Screening
funny movie + yr txts = funnier movie
Text in your jokes and snarky comments during this special screening.
Snacks provided -- you know how we like to do.
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Make Your Own Ice Cream
Smooth, creamy, delicious ice cream is yours for the making. Join us to mix up your own delectable dessert.
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Lions, Elephants and Penguins: The Fantastic Wildlife of South Africa
Travel with the Oak Park Public Library's own Ed O'Brien as he traverses southern Africa; from the Cape of Good Hope to the thornveld of Kruger National Park. Ed will introduce you to this country's majestic scenery, hospitable inhabitants, and beautiful and bizarre wildlife.
If you've been to South Africa, bring your photos and keepsakes to share. Enjoy springtime refreshments, great stories and gorgeous pictures of wildlife.