About

Your visit

Locations and hours: Directions, maps, parking information, closings.
Apps for account management and self-checkout: SWAN Libraries + and Meescan apps.
Holds, returns, and lockers: Options for picking up and returning library items.
Accessibility: All three locations are ADA-compliant and we offer more supports for successful library visits.
Meet our staff: See a list of directors and managers.

Vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities: We exist to empower every voice in our community, and we share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations.
Book Sanctuary Community: The Village of Oak Park defends your freedom to read.
Civic engagement: Understand governmental processes, exercise your rights, and fulfill your obligations.
Data privacy: We provide privacy statements for individual third-party vendors.

News and stories: Useful information to help you get the most out of your library.
Evaluating our impact: Qualitative and quantitative data about library work.
2023: A year in review: Annual highlights and accomplishments.
History: In 2023, we celebrated 120 years as a public library, and 20 years in the current Main Library building.
Awards: Recognition we’ve received over the years.

Board of Library Trustees: Elected officials responsible for the library’s policies, budget, vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Budget: Current year’s budget and previous years’ audited financial statements.
Policies: Board-approved governance of library operations.

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library: A separate 501(c)(3) organization supporting the library and building community bridges.
Give to your library: Invest in Oak Park’s future.
Donate books: Share your gently used books & materials year-round.
Be an #OPPLChampion: Support the library on social media.
Shop online: Share and wear your Oak Park library pride.