Transgender Awareness Week: Books, a workshop & resources
This November 13-19, we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, an annual event dedicated to educating our communities about the lives of transgender people. Transgender Awareness Week ...
Book bans, censorship & intellectual freedom: Attend Saturday’s panel discussion
Across the United States, a movement has been growing to censor books in schools and public libraries, especially books by and about people of color ...
November is National Entrepreneurship Month
November is National Entrepreneurship Month. According to the White House, it's a time to celebrate those who "create businesses that are the heart and soul ...
Library recognized for ‘outstanding efforts on behalf of LGBTQ+ people’
In October, OPALGA+ (Oak Park Area Gay and Lesbian Association) recognized our library for "outstanding efforts on behalf of LGBTQ+ people in Oak Park and ...
Unleash your creativity: Activities, books & events for grade schoolers
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Crafting is a fun way to express yourself. The library has all kinds of resources to support and encourage young ...
Online safety (Part 1): 5 tips to share with kids
By Children’s Librarian Eileen Saam The internet can be a powerful educational tool and a fun place for kids to explore, but here at the ...
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Books, an event, learning experiences & more
Oak Park Public Library acknowledges that Oak Park is situated on the ancestral land of the Bodewamiadkiwen (Potawatomi), Myaamia (Miami), Oceti Sakowin, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), and ...
Tech Tips: How to scan a QR code (plus, how to print from a smartphone at the library)
By Digital Learning Specialist Amelia You probably have seen them somewhere by now, black and white square or circular barcode images—known as QR codes (short ...
