5 Stars for Us!

5 Stars for Us!

One of the nation's best libraries is in Oak Park

In November 2012, we received the highly coveted 5-Star rating in Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service. We also were ranked first in Illinois within our budget category. The 5-Star distinction was measured by service output for all Oak Park Public Library locations in four areas: circulation of collection materials, number of visits, program attendance, and Internet use. See the data behind the rating, a complete list of 2012 star libraries and review frequently asked questions.
 

And more...

  • Read our annual report
  • See a list of five things you might not know your library card can get you, and read about more library innovations that touch our community and have inspired our library peers

 

Comments

We already know you're the best!!!! Congratulations on this well deserved honor.

Oak Park Public Library is indeed amazing, and we've known that in the community for years. It's nice to have some national recognition of that excellence! We're so proud of you!

It comes as no surprise to me that we have a 5-star library in Oak Park! You guys are fantastic, awesome, the bedrock of our community. Whenever people ask me what's great about Oak Park, the Library is one of the first things I mention. Just walking into the building, knowing I'll find a great selection of books and films, friendly helpful staff and news about all sorts of upcoming programs and opportunities, gives me a lift. Maybe that's why I'm there - at both Maze and Main - so often!

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