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Founded in 1902, Oak Park Public Library’s mission is to empower and engage its community with opportunities for lifelong learning and enjoyment. The 5-Star Library serves 50,000 Oak Park, Illinois residents and, as a member of Illinois’ SWAN consortium, gives cardholders access to more than 1 million titles for checkout. At three physical locations, the library offers fiction and nonfiction titles, audiobooks, ereaders, movies, music, video games, magazines, newspapers, reference materials, and local history and author information. Through its website and custom app, the library provides a 24-hour librarian reference service, ebooks, digital movies and music, online subscriptions, continuing education courses, digital archives and more. The Main Library also is known for its impressive collection of permanent artwork, including pieces by local artists. Learn more about the library's mission, vision and goals.

Press Releases

11/17/12 - Bake Cookies, then Taste and Discuss on December 2

11/12/12 - Author Maggie Anderson with “Our Black Year” Nov. 18

11/08/12 - 5 Stars for Us!

11/06/12 - Deirdre Brennan Resigns as Oak Park Public Library Executive Director

11/01/12 - Oak Park Writers Group presents “Writers Read!” Nov. 8

10/31/12 - Celebrate 100 Years of Tarzan with Festivities in November

10/17/12 - Sensory Storytimes to Add Exploration Stations

09/24/12 - Free Thrive workshop for entrepreneurs on Sept. 27

09/23/12 - Civil War Re-enactment Presentation Sept. 30

09/21/12 - Folk Singer/Songwriter Zoe Mulford in Concert October 1

09/19/12 - Author Louise Erdrich to Present Barbara Ballinger Lecture October 23

09/16/12 - Illustrator Chris Ware Unveils Building Stories Oct. 4

09/15/12 - Pie Off Returns: Baking Competition is Oct. 6

09/14/12 - Improv Showcase Features Local Performers Oct. 12

09/14/12 - GLBT Documentary Film Festival Begins Oct. 7

09/14/12 - A Ghost Story for Grown-ups on Oct. 15

09/14/12 - Claudette Colbert Film Series Continues Oct. 15

09/10/12 - Explore Belgium and the Netherlands September 13

09/10/12 - “Chicago’s Classic Restaurants: Past, Present & Future” Authors Neal Samors and Eric Bronsky Share Stories September 12

09/04/12 - Book your NOOK today! New ereaders available September 10

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