Library Board approved July 21, 2015. Revised June 27, 2023. This related resolution was approved by the Board on October 6, 2022. Purpose Principles Scope The library develops a meaningful, evidence-based collection that is positioned to meet the needs of the community and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. Evidence-based methods include traditional metrics (circulation, usage … Read more
By Amy Hofmockel, Creative Technology Librarian Looking for one-on-one help with a specific digital learning or technical topic? Sign up for an in-person Learning Lab appointment—available at all three library locations—and get a focused 30-minute session with a Learning Lab instructor. You can request an appointment by filling out our Learning Lab Appointment Request form, but before … Read more
Do you write? Create music? Film movies? As your public library, we’d love to support you and share your work with the world. Oak Park Creates is a unique local creators program and collection that features residents’ original print and ebooks, movies, and music in physical and digital formats. See items in the Oak Park … Read more
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The Oak Park Public Library provides limited areas for donation collection containers/boxes sponsored by community organizations, groups, or individuals to serve the needs of community members. Thank you for your interest in partnering with the library! To request the library host a collection box for charitable donations, please fill out the form below. As it … Read more
By Digital Learning Specialist Amelia Today, it’s easier than ever to get information from the internet using smart devices like phones and tablets. When you use smartphones and tablets, you’ll commonly run into the terms downloading and uploading. These words describe activities you have probably already learned how to do. For example, when you open … Read more
Test proctoring services are free to Oak Park Public Library cardholders based on library staff member availability. What do I need to do? What are the guidelines to taking an exam at the library? Fill out this form to request a proctor
The Oak Park Public Library is committed to protecting the privacy of all who use its services in compliance with Illinois state laws and professional standards related to the personal information of library users (see the library’s Confidentiality of Circulation Records Policy and Institutional Data Policy). Data privacy & third-party vendors Oak Park Public Library uses third-party … Read more
