‘Turning the tide on climate change’: One Earth Film Festival
The 11th annual One Earth Film Festival, the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, is now underway. It runs March 4-13 and offers both in-person and ...
We suggest: Baking & pies for Pi Day
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Pi Day approaches, and what better way to celebrate than with pie? But what is Pi Day and what does ...
Scary things in the news: Videos for early learners, resources for caregivers
By Shelley Harris, Children's Librarian Scary things are back in the news. Even when we try to insulate children from the news, we often underestimate ...
Update: Both doors at Dole Center available for library entry
This change was made in accordance with a Village order that has now expired. This change came from the Park District of Oak Park to ...
Art refresh: New pieces, monthly exhibits return
Did you know your library has a permanent art collection? You can see works of art at all three locations, including two recently donated paintings ...
Meet Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the man who built a library: At-home activities for grade schoolers
In honor of Black History Month, let's learn more about Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian, writer, curator, and activist! Born in Santurce, Puerto ...
TechGirlz workshops for grades 5-8
By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam Have you heard about TechGirlz? Each month, the Oak Park Public Library hosts TechGirlz workshops for girls in grades 5-8 ...
We suggest: New(ish) nonfiction titles for February
by Collection Management Librarian Kathy Love nonfiction? Looking for some new books? Check out these recently released titles that also happen to celebrate Black History ...
