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
Kids & families: Your library card gives you more
We want everyone to get the most out of their public library, so we’re sharing five great reasons to get a library card—especially for kids and families. 1. Save more …Thank you, Friends! Folk concerts & more this fall
As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. The …A library card hits all the right notes!
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! This year’s honorary chair is Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Fittingly, the theme is music related: A …Explore chess
Chess challenges young minds to think critically. It teaches sacrifice and strategy, and exercises the ability to think ahead. And it’s fun! Whether kids are new to chess or have …Opioid awareness on August 31 & all year
This August 31 is the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day. At the Main Library, the Oak Park Township and River Forest Township Opioid Task Force will screen the …
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.”