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HeritageQuest Online
Genealogical and historical records, including images of U.S. federal census documents.
Historical U.S. Major Dailies
Historical newspaper collection (covering 1849-2020)—including Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post—with easily searchable, first-hand accounts and coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time.
History Reference Center
Full-text historical reference books, magazines, journals, and thousands of primary source documents.
Hobbies & Crafts Source
Detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas for hobby enthusiasts of all kinds, with full-text articles from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Hoopla
More than one million ebooks, digital audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and albums. Available on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD/HDX, and in browser on laptop/desktop; stream on Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku devices. Need help? Explore FAQs »
Hoopla now requires all users to add their Oak Park library PIN. Get instructions on how to add your PIN in the: iOS app (pdf), Android app (pdf), or browser on your device (pdf). Forgot your PIN? How to reset your PIN »
Checkout periods & lending limits
- No holds, no waiting
- Borrow 15 items a month
- Number of available checkouts resets at midnight on the first of each month
- Lending periods:
Special features
- First-time users must enter their email address and create a password. Remember this email and password to log in next time.
- Download content on mobile devices for offline use.
- Kids Mode is a multi-format, digital media experience designed especially for ages 0-12.