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Free Digital Magazines Are Yours with an Oak Park Library Card
It’s happened more than once now: I’m waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store (a place I frequent a lot as a mom of two boys) and one of my favorite magazines is calling to me to pick it up and take it home.

But, just as I’m about to put that enticing copy of Chicago Magazine, or Dwell, or Us Weekly in my cart, I remember: I can get this magazine for free! That’s because as an Oak Park Public Library cardholder, I can now access Zinio, the world’s largest digital magazine service. 

The magazines in Zinio are available the same day as they’re released in print, so I know I’ll have access to that issue I just saw on the newsstand. And, since there are no holds or checkout periods, I know I can get what I want, when I want it. Since there are no return restrictions, and I can hold onto an issue for as long as I want.

"Bag the Book" Book Swap at Pleasant Home!

Is your book collection turning into a dust collection? Are you a teensy bit resistant to electronic media? Alarmed at the price of new books? 

Come to Pleasant Home's BOOK SWAP and take home as many books as you bring in!

Meet Elvira at the Animal Care League
Hi! I'm Elvira, mom to all of the Halloween pups up for adoption at Animal Care League. Now that my pups are ready for adoption, I need a home of my own.

Oak Park Arms Reader's Theatre traveled to Triton College
For the first time since the formation of the Oak Park Arms’ Reader’s Theatre earlier this year, the group took its performance on the road with a special presentation of “The Globe” and other materials to Triton College. They performed for the Active Retired Citizen’s Club at Triton College in River Grove, IL. 

Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest Launches New Holiday With Festival of Trees
For some people, the day after Thanksgiving is all about Black Friday, which ushers in a period of heavy holiday shopping.

But a highly regarded civic organization is adding a new philanthropic holiday tradition to the mix this year: the Festival of Trees. From Friday, Nov. 29th through Sunday, Dec. 1st, the Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest is launching the festival at Holley Court Terrace, 1111 Ontario St. in Downtown Oak Park.

Shopper's Reward Program
Get $50! How you ask? It's easy! Do you do things like shop, eat or go to the movies in Downtown Oak Park?! Save your receipts between Nov. 1 and Dec. 25 as a part of our Shopper's Reward program.

Community Bank Presents A Christmas Carol
Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest will present A Christmas Carol at the Lake Theatre on Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m.  Free tickets for the original 1951 classic starring Alastair Sim can be picked up at either Community Bank location: 1001 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL or 7777 Lake Street, River Forest, IL.  There is a limit of six tickets per person.  The Lake Theatre is located at 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL.   

Oak Park Wedding Planner Named Best in Illinois
Camille Victoria Weddings LLC has been named the top wedding planner in Illinois by the 2013 Wedding Industry Experts Awards. The annual competition recognizes the most popular wedding vendors in 30 categories at a local, national, and international level.

Local Artists from Oak Park Transform the Streets of Highland Park into a Winter Wonderland
This holiday season, local artists will be spreading holiday cheer throughout Downtown Highland Park by decorating the town with festive painted gift boxes. The Downtown Highland Alliance and The Art Center – Highland Park brought together 25 artists from Highland Park, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Oak Park and Chicago for this holly jolly community art project.

Holiday Open House
Mark your calendars, our Holiday Open Hpuse will be held November 15,16,17 at Tulipia Floral Design in River Forest.