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
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 …Juneteenth 2026
On Friday, 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 …
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.”