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Tech Tips: Basic digital security: How to create a strong password

By Amy Hofmockel, Creative Technology Librarian It's so important to create strong passwords—and frequently update them—even though most websites have security measures in place to ...
/ Digital Learning, Older Adults, Tech Tips
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Barbara Ballinger Lecture 2022: ‘The Billboard’ readalikes

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Each fall we gather to celebrate and recognize former head librarian Barbara Ballinger and her many years of dedicated service ...
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Autumnal Equinox: Books & movies for fall

By Collection Management Librarians Dontaná and Andrea The equinox is upon us! That means it is officially fall and time to get cozy, make all ...
/ Authors & Books, We Suggest
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Especially for older adults: 5 ways to get more from your Oak Park library card

By Rose Barnes, Health & Senior Services Librarian September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! In celebration, I’d like to share some hidden benefits of having ...
/ Health & Wellness, Older Adults
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New year, new transitions! Videos & books for early learners

By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian Welcome to the -ber months: September, October, November, and December! Most people celebrate the start of a new year in ...
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#BookTok: Titles from TikTok

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná TikTok is a social media platform filled with people from all over the world sharing news, culture, and dance trends ...
/ Authors & Books, Teens, We Suggest
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Library Card Sign-Up Month: 6 fun & useful items to check out with your Oak Park library card

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and to celebrate we are featuring some fun and useful items that you may ...
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Meet Jabez: ‘I want all my programs to be community-forward’

We've got some fantastic programs for adults coming up this fall, thanks to Jabez Patterson, Programming Librarian in Adult Services. Jabez, who joined the library ...