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Best of 2021 (so far) Teen Books

Best of 2021 (so far): Teen books

Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff ...
Best of 2021 (so far) Adult Fiction & Nonfiction

Best of 2021 (so far): Adult fiction & nonfiction

Introducing Oak Park’s Best of 2021 (so far)! We just couldn’t wait until the end of the year to share the titles our library staff ...
Miss Shelley, Ruthie, and Miss Jenny at the zoo

We went to the zoo! At-home videos & activities for early learners

By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian Throughout the month of June, all of our videos were filmed at Brookfield Zoo. We’ll be visiting a new place ...
Diagram of a mouse

Tech Tips: Computer Basics 101: The mouse

By Amy Hofmockel, Creative Technology Librarian Using a mouse seems simple, but did you know there are shortcuts built into many computer mice? In this ...
Album covers

Black Music Month: Pride edition

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná As we close out June, we also remember that in addition to Pride Month, it is Black Music Month. Enjoy ...
Suzanne-Fairfax

Susanne Fairfax appointed to Board of Library Trustees

In a unanimous vote, the Board of Library Trustees appointed Oak Park resident Susanne Fairfax to fill its current vacant seat. Fairfax is invited to ...
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LGTBQ+ romance novel covers

We suggest: LGBTQ+ romance novels

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná It's Pride Month. And love is in the air in these Pride romance novels! LGBTQ+ romance novels How to Find ...
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Easter Realness #2

A presidential portrait artist’s earlier work is on permanent display at your library

The Obama Portraits are now on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, through August 25. President Barack Obama’s official presidential portrait was painted by ...