Discover & Explore for Grade Schoolers

Have curious kids in grades K-5 who want to explore the world? Log in to Pebble Go and Pebble Go Next with your Oak Park library card and find answers ...

With hoopla's new BingePass and your Oak Park library card, you can get unlimited streaming for seven days with a single borrow! Let's get started... How do I use hoopla's ...

Interested in facilitating conversations about self-expression and gender identity? Check out these two Discovery Kits about pronouns designed to help kids explore self-expression through play. Playing With Pronouns kit The ...

By Children's Librarian Eileen Saam If you have a school project and need to find a variety of sources for your research, your library is here to the rescue! On ...

Sharing your identity with friends, family, and community should be empowering and affirming, but for LGBTQIA+ young people, coming out is often scary rather than a moment of celebration. According ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Looking for fun and educational websites for kids without advertisements? You've come to the right place! From math games, puzzles, and science videos to language ...

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Did you know that 70% of disabled adults do not engage in community activities? The first time I heard this statistic it gave me pause ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian This year, our theme for kids summer reading is Adventure Begins at Your Library. Reading books, trying out something new in a Discovery Kit, or ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Experience the wide world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) at the Main Library this spring, as we once again partner with Oak ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Developing accurate and affirming language to name the parts of our bodies and understanding how bodies change as we age is an important skill for ...

By Children’s Librarian Eileen Saam Whether playing video games, chatting with friends, watching videos, or browsing a favorite website, it’s important to keep online safety in mind. Although most of ...

Crafting is a fun way to express yourself. The library has all kinds of resources to support and encourage young artists. Let's explore a few! Create & craft with Creativebug ...

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 library, we understand that online ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Find Your Voice was the theme of this year’s summer reading program. Although summer reading is coming to an end, finding your voice is a ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian Kids, take a break from screens this summer with some unplugged activities at the library! Borrow a robot discovery kit We have several 100% screen-free ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian What does it mean to "Find Your Voice"? When I think about our theme for summer reading this year, I imagine a celebration of self-expression ...

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris Sometimes kids and adults get nervous about visiting a new place for the first time. We get it! It can be useful to know what to ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian As the summer approaches, so does Pride Month. In the United States and many other countries around the world, we celebrate Pride during June in ...

By Eileen Saam, Children’s Librarian As school projects are assigned throughout the year, know that your library is here to help! In addition to books, your Oak Park library card gives ...

By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian Did you know? Illinois is one of only seven states with an inclusive curriculum bill that ensures students in public schools learn about LGBTQ+ and ...