Learn to cross-stitch: A virtual tutorial, in-person event, books & more for grade 4-8
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian If you’re looking for a relaxing craft that’s easy to learn, try cross-stitching! Once you know the basics, following a ...
Books & resources for Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the resilience and accomplishments of transgender ...
Updated with results for 2022: Let’s pick the best, together!
And the Book Madness winner is… We started with 16 of Oak Park’s favorite titles competing for this year’s top prize. And after the last ...
Oak Park’s Climate Plan: Ways to get involved
The Village of Oak Park is asking all residents to get involved and share thoughts on its equity-centered, community-driven Oak Park Climate Plan. Learn more ...
Nature fun: Videos & activities for early learners
By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian Jenny and I are huge fans of nature programming at the library. We’ve offered nature classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary-aged ...
STEAM Discovery Kits: At-home learning & exploration for grade schoolers
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam At the Oak Park Public Library, we are always looking for ways to foster learning experiences for the children who ...
Tech Tips: How to use Burbio to find Oak Park events
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Looking for more ways to keep track of community events? Burbio.com is a free website and mobile ...
Coming soon: Nonfiction titles to place on hold now
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Ready to discover a new favorite read? These nonfiction titles are coming out within the next few weeks. Be one ...