Your public library is here to connect you with books, learning experiences, events, and online resources that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in June and all year long. On this page, you can: Browse titles we suggest Just for kids From your digital library Ebooks, audiobooks & movies Magazines *The Advocate is now part of Out magazine … Read more
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Searching the internet for trustworthy information can feel exhausting at times. With seemingly endless results, it’s often tempting to just click on the first or second option. But is the first result the most useful or the most accurate? Maybe, but not necessarily. One easy way to narrow the scope … Read more
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Oak Park is home to a library for everyone. Connect, learn, and grow with resources, services, and programs from your public library. What’s new Find the latest book lists, on-demand videos and tutorials, at-home activities, interactive programming, and more below! More posts » Meet Hal, Oak Park’s Rainbow Services Librarian Hal is a children’s librarian … Read more
Oak Park’s Best of 2023 is back! Our annual librarian-curated selection of titles features some of the titles most requested and checked out by Oak Parkers. See our adult fiction and nonfiction favorites on this page or browse more using the links below. Adult fiction: General | Adult fiction: Romance, lives & relationships | Adult fiction: Mystery, thriller, sci-fi & fantasy | Adult nonfiction | Teen fiction | Teen nonfiction … Read more
Use software to design and cut, score, or engrave a variety of materials—available during staffed sessions in the Main Library Creative Studio. Using the station Ready to get started? Patrons ages 14+ can work on self-directed projects. Children ages 13 and under require an adult caregiver. Please read the laser cutter specs and guidelines below … Read more
Fine-tune your resume, sharpen your interviewing style, and develop stronger technical skills with help from your public library. Connect with Rashmi, access career services resources, and participate in events especially for job seekers. Get expert answers, local connections As Oak Park’s Adult Education and Career Services Librarian Rashmi Swain works with library patrons and local partner organizations … Read more
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Entrepreneurs, new businesses, and nonprofit organizations have access to spaces, training and events, subscription-based resources, and local community information. Get expert answers, local connections Bridget is our Business and Government Services Librarian, and can help you find the resources you need as a business owner or entrepreneur. She also collaborates closely with librarians curating the collection for … Read more
