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Tech Tips: How to read ebooks & magazines in Libby
By Digital Learning Librarian John Gargiulo Did you know that as an Oak Park Public Library cardholder you can access tens of thousands of ebooks ...
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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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We suggest: LGBTQ+ romance novels
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph It's Pride Month! And love is in the air in these Pride romance novels! LGBTQ+ romance novels How to ...
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July 12: A new & improved catalog experience
Want all the details? Watch the short video (just click on the image above). As an Oak Park library cardholder, you have access to more ...
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June is Pride Month: Find books, virtual activities, online resources & more
Your public library is here to connect you with books, virtual programs, online resources, and learning experiences that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all year long ...
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Juneteenth 2021: Celebrate in community
Juneteenth is the June 19 holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Long celebrated by the African American community, it is now ...
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A presidential portrait artist’s earlier work is on permanent display at your library
The Obama Portraits are on display at the Art Institute of Chicago June 18-August 25For Illinois Residents, museum admission will be free June 18–25, the ...
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Become a chess champ: A virtual tutorial & more at-home activities for kids
Chess challenges young minds to think critically. It teaches sacrifice and strategy, and exercises the ability to think ahead. And it's fun! Whether kids are ...
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