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Update: Buildings open for regular hours Thursday, February 3
All Oak Park Public Library buildings were closed on Wednesday, February 2 because of severe weather. The National Weather Service had issued a winter storm ...
Happy 120th Birthday, Oak Park! Books by Oak Parkers & local history resources
Happy Birthday, Oak Park! On January 25, 1902, Oak Park, Illinois was officially incorporated as a village. See a copy of the original articles of ...
Digital media for preschoolers: Educational app recommendations (part 2)
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam As we spend time at home this winter, many families are likely dedicating more time to screens—playing games and watching ...
We suggest: Celebrity book picks, January 2022
by Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Since Oprah’s first book club pick in 1996, we have been reading as the celebrities do, falling in love with—or ...
New year, successful routines: Videos & books for early learners
By Shelley Harris, Children's Librarian The start of a new year is a traditional time to set goals and try new things. Success, of course, ...
Library-led book discussions
- Library-led book discussions & local book club support: Join your neighbors and friends for lively book discussions.
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Sponsor/propose a community donation box: Submit a request for the library to host a collection box for charitable donations.
- Present a program or exhibit: Share your suggestion or idea for a library program or exhibit.
- Share a community flyer: Send your event flyer to post on our community bulletin boards.
Photo & Video Policy: The library has a photography and video policy as well as this language posted in all meeting spaces and on promotional materials: “Library visitors are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.”
