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We suggest: National Book Awards 2021
Check out the 2021 National Book Awards winners and our readalike title suggestions, curated by Oak Park's fantastically well-read librarians! The National Book Awards were ...
Thank you for your generosity this Socktober!
Librarian Genevieve Grove (left) delivers Socktober donations to Housing Forward offices in Maywood in November. AmeriCorps Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator Sarah Catalano is pictured ...
Need help with school research projects? Library resources to the rescue: AtoZ Maps & AtoZ World Culture (Part 2)
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam As mentioned in my first post in this series, Google is a great resource of information and can be a ...
What’s new for kids: Playaway Launchpads
Playaway Launchpads are tablets pre-loaded with high-quality learning apps and games for kids ages preschool through fifth grade. No ads. No download time. No need ...
Dress-up imaginative play: Videos & books for early learners
By Shelley Harris, Children's Librarian It’s been a week since Halloween: is your kid still wearing their costumes? Dress-up imaginative play is such an important ...
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.”
