What’s Happening
- Library calendar: An upcoming calendar of library-led events and community meeting space rentals.
- Book discussions & book club support: We’re here to host library-led groups and support your own discussions.
News & Stories
New pop-up library at Oak Park Township
Announcing our newest pop-up library location: Oak Park Township, 105 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park! Pop-up libraries allow community members to use the library when they’re out and about, …
Juneteenth 2025
On Thursday, June 19, all library locations will be closed for Juneteenth. This national, state, and Oak Park holiday celebrates African Americans’ freedom from enslavement in the United States. Celebrations …
Celebrating Pride Month
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Browse: Curated title suggestions for all ages. Attend: Upcoming events …
48 new books, movies & TV shows coming this summer
Collection Management Librarians Andrea, Dontaná, Jenna, and Kathy Jump into summer with these new books, movies, and TV shows—for all ages—that we think will be hot, hot, hot all summer …
Preparing for Pride Month: Books & trivia games for kids
By Hal, Rainbow Services Librarian As the summer approaches, so does Pride Month. In the United States and many other countries around the world, we celebrate Pride during June in …
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.
Photo & Video Policy: 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.”