Summer is here, and with it comes so many ways to play, explore, learn, and connect as a family. In partnership with the Collaboration for Early Childhood, we’ve gathered a selection of free and family-friendly events, activities, and local resources … Read more
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Titles we suggest More to explore Reading lists for kids From your digital library Upcoming events For adults Wednesday Movie … Read more
This year, our theme for kids summer reading is Plant a Seed, Read. Visiting the library to check out our programs, books, and kits is a great way to plant seeds of creativity, curiosity, and a love for reading. June … Read more
This year, the theme for kids summer reading is Plant a Seed, Read, so let’s learn more and celebrate a beautiful, transforming creature who pollinates our gardens—the butterfly. Find books and resources below to explore. Discover facts about monarch butterflies … Read more
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Jewish American history and culture. The month of May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month in Illinois. Title suggestions for all ages … Read more
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage. The month of May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month … Read more
Kids summer reading is just around the corner! Mark your calendars to sign up for June 1. Looking for books and magazines to read? You are in luck! Get ready for summer reading by exploring eight different ways to find … Read more
Join us for an awesome adventure at your public library this summer! We’re thrilled to kick off our summer reading program (for kids and adults), which runs all summer long—June 1-August 31. Once again, we’re bringing back Beanstack, a cool … Read more
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 time below! Join us for Earth Month programs at the Main Library Earth Month Community … Read more
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Arab American history and culture. The month of April is recognized as Arab American Heritage Month in Illinois. Titles we suggest More to … Read more
Signs of spring are here and your public library, in partnership with the Collaboration for Early Childhood, has put together a collection of activities, events, and resources for you and your little ones. Here’s to exploring, learning, and playing in … Read more
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 now ready to find and receive the supports you need to live the life you … Read more
Did you know that children’s staff have created more than 400 early learning videos since March 2020?! You can watch them all in a YouTube playlist and find them organized into 16 different categories on the Early Learning page—including art, … Read more
Held each year on March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) celebrates the lives and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people. Trans advocate Rachel Crandall founded TDoV in 2010 because stories in the media about transgender and nonbinary people so … Read more
Have you ever seen origami art at the Main Library Children’s Services desk? Miss Margaret has made and displayed so many over the years: Carmen Sprung’s Carambola Flower, an Omega Star, a Traditional Star Box, and various Tomoko Fuse Modular boxes. Origami helps kids … Read more
Are you looking for a great resource for kids to do research online? Did you know that World Book is accessible with your library card? World Book offers a comprehensive suite of engaging content for learners of all ages, all … Read more
Your public library is here to connect us through books, resources, and experiences that celebrate women’s history. Titles we suggest More to explore Upcoming events Latine Author Book Cafe: Daughters of Latin AmericaTuesday, March 10, 6 pm, Main Library Join … Read more
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Black history and culture. Titles we suggest More to explore Exhibits Art Exhibit: Dreamscapes by Amani BorahThrough February 28, Main Library Gallery The collected works … Read more
Have curious kids in grades K-5 who want to explore the world? Log in to Pebble Go and Pebble Go Next with your Oak Park library card and find answers to questions like “What do axolotls eat for breakfast?” and … Read more
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 the son of a Puerto Rican merchant of German descent … Read more
