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New in 2022: Recently released scary movies

By Collection Management Librarian Andrea Halloween season is in full swing, and there's no better time for a fright! As you rewatch all of your ...
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A little scary to terrifying: Choose your own Halloween reading adventure!

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Want to get into the spirit of Halloween, but don’t want to be too scared? We’ve got you! We've created ...
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Tabletop roleplaying games: Activities for grade schoolers

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Have you ever wished you could explore the worlds of your favorite characters? Do you dream of running off on ...
Headshot of Nora Sanchez with text Nora Sanchez, Latinx Language & Culture Librarian

Meet Nora, Latinx Language & Culture Librarian

Please note: As of March 24, 2023, the library has changed its usage from "Latinx" to "Latine." Nora is now the Latine Language & Culture ...
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Request for Proposal: Oak Park Public Library Chiller Replacement

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Request for Proposals issued (pdf)» Oak Park Public Library A105 Agreement Chiller Replacement (pdf) » Chiller 1 Sealed Bid Opening Notes ...
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November in the Gallery: Library regular Vanley Roebuck

By Kristen Romanowski, Staff Writer & Editor Longtime library regular and self-taught artist Vanley Roebuck will show his paintings in an exhibit this November at ...
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Resolution in Support of Library Staff, Collections, and Programming

Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on October 6, 2022 Whereas the Oak Park Public Library adheres to the American Library Association Freedom to ...
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Welcome to your library

September was #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. Let's give a warm Oak Park welcome to these new library cardholders! September sign-up success On average, roughly 200 people a month ...
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