What’s happening
- Library calendar: An upcoming calendar of library-led events and community meeting space rentals.
- Art exhibits: Gallery exhibits change monthly, and a permanent collection features contemporary American artwork.
- Idea Box: See what’s inside this always-changing Main Library space.
- Summer reading: Fun for all ages, June-August.
News & Stories
Celebrating Pride Month
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Browse: Titles we suggest for all ages. Attend: Upcoming events. View: …Celebrate summer reading & Pride Month: Events & books for kids
This year, our theme for kids summer reading is Plant a Seed, Read. Visiting the library to check out our programs, books, and kits is a great way to plant …Butterflies! Books & resources for grade schoolers
This year, the theme for kids summer reading is Plant a Seed, Read, so let’s learn more and celebrate a beautiful, transforming creature who pollinates our gardens—the butterfly. Find books …High schoolers & caregivers: Participate in a mental health research study at the library
The Oak Park Public Library has partnered with researchers at Northwestern University to co-develop a mental health program for high school students. The program is now recruiting for focus groups …Tech Tips: Account security 101
There are a lot of steps to securing your accounts and personal information these days, and it can seem like you have to jump through hoops just to read your …
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Sponsor/propose a community donation box: Submit a request for the library to host a collection box for charitable donations.
- Present a program or exhibit: Share your suggestion or idea for a library program or exhibit.
- Share a community flyer: Send your event flyer to post on our community bulletin boards.
The library has a photography and video policy as well as this language posted in all meeting spaces and on promotional materials: “Library visitors are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.”