Oak Park Public Library

The village of Oak Park has many great features and amenities, including the fantastic Oak Park Public Library, which has two satellite locations around the village. The main branch is located next to Scoville Park, centrally located in Oak Park, and it's close to Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple. The main branch is in a sleek contemporary building that features large glass windows, modern lighting fixtures, and a really great art gallery. Like many public libraries, Oak Park offers an array of books, digital services, and community programs. The public art display at the library is exceptional and I am going to write a blog specifically about artworks within their collection in a couple of weeks. I hope to frequent the library a lot in the future and learn more about their collection of art and books.

Wave Hill

New York City has plenty of botanical hidden treasures around the city that can surprise anyone, from true blue local to a first time visitor.  A recent trek to Wave Hill, north to the city, was an adventure to transport to, but offered stunning views of the Hudson, fresh air, and quick retreat to absorb the springtime light.  The property included a historical house, now used as an art gallery, many different types of gardens and paths, an eleaborate green house, and many Wave Hill exclusive wooden reclining chairs (conveniently sold within their garden gift shop/visitor center).  I had a wonderful time, and if you ever want to venture further into the garden escapes NYC offers, Wave Hill should definitely be on your list.

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