Each month, we host several different book discussions. Everyone is welcome, and books are made available at the hosting library about a month before each discussion.
Library News
Concert: Our two month long series on 'America's Music' ends with a special, all-ages square dance. Join us for a live performance by Golden Horse Ranch Band, Saturday, March 30, 3 pm, Main Library Veterans Room.
Join us Tuesday, March 26 at 8pm, to discuss March's selection, Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan. Copies of the book will be available at the Main Library.
Four Oak Park artists come together to present a unique group show. See the work of Maura Checconi Crubellati, Nancy Wisti Grayson, Ann Primack and Marcia Palazzolo - united by the theme FAÇADES - in our Main Library Art Gallery through March.
Help us reduce, reuse and recycle the library's old magazines.
Our "Great Magazine Giveaway Days" begin today. We put out boxes of past issues in our Main Library Lobby for you to peruse, and take home what you want.
Main Library Art Gallery: FAÇADE. Through March, see an exhibition of art work by four local women - Maura Checconi Crubellati, Nancy Wisti Grayson, Ann Primack and Marcia Palazzolo - united by the theme FAÇADE.
Come celebrate this classic author's birthday with a special edition of Donuts with Dads: Dr. Seuss Edition from 10 to 10:30 am Saturday at the Main Library. Enjoy books, songs and snacks in a relaxing environment with other families.
The next after-school children’s community service club is Thursday, April 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Main Library. Join us and The Neighborhood Giving Project to talk about water conservation.
Maze Branch Library hosts great "Graphic Novels," the all-new "What's Cooking" and the ever-popular "Places of Mystery." Speaking of mysteries, check out our own Donna Krier Iop
We’re always working toward new ways to improve your library experience. To deliver better, faster service, SWAN is completing planned systems work.
Long-time Oak Park resident Nancy Rose Ortenberg will share photographs from her travels to Mississippi Delta where she started photographing blues musicians and their environments during the 1980's.