Freedom in Fabric: Black History Month Quilt-Inspired Art
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Celebrate Black History Month through art and storytelling at Oak Park Library. Create your own meaningful mixed-media piece inspired by 19th-century Freedom Quilts. Using up-cycled fabric and framed canvas, you will explore traditional patterns and motifs that honor Freedom Advocates and supporters of the Underground Railroad.
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Oak Park Library
Prior to the building's construction, the location of the Oak Park Library was a popular bookmobile stop in the 1950s. In order to meet a growing demand from library patrons in the community, the City purchased the land and built the current 5,200-square-foot building at a cost of $152,364. The library was dedicated in 1969. A few years later, the Oak Park Community Council was formed to advocate for the library and other community services. Thanks to a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Oak Park Library was able to purchase additional public computers and expand its technology services for the community.
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