A tour group with the Elmhurst History Museum dropped by the library’s Special Collections last week to get a closer look at original architectural drawings from Frank Lloyd Wright’s first published work, the 1910 Wasmuth Portfolio. Oak Park’s Unity Temple, the Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, and the Winslow House in River Forest are just three of the National Historic … Read more
Last week, we welcomed home two of the oldest items in the library: a pair of Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) volumes containing around 100 photographs and a wealth of information about local veterans who fought in the Civil War. “They’re a great time capsule of veterans from this time period,” said Leigh Tarullo, Curator … Read more
In our MinecraftEdu World Have kids who love Minecraft? Opportunities are coming up in August for them to get inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright while playing with friends! In our Frank Lloyd Wright MinecraftEdu World program held in the Main Library Idea Box, players will learn about Wright and create their own … Read more
Proceeds will support future innovations & initiatives Share and wear Oak Park library pride with your purchase of any limited-edition items—mugs, hats, scarves, T-shirts, hoodies (zippered and pullover), zippered totes, and even onesies for the 24-month and under crowd. Items are available for purchase at the Main Library now through January 31, or while supplies … Read more
On Sunday, friends, family members, former and current staff and board members, and Oak Parkers joined together for a party in celebration of Deputy Director Jim Madigan’s retirement, which included heartfelt speeches from Library Executive Director David Seleb, Board President Matthew Fruth, and the man of honor himself. ‘Thank you’ does not seem enough From … Read more
As a public library in a Book Sanctuary Community, our mission is to share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations. Find contact information for library directors and managers below. Contact interim co-executive directors Leigh Tarullo and Suzy Wulf at director@oppl.org. Directors Managers Stories of impact Our mission, vision, values, strategic priorities, and … Read more
At its May 21 meeting, the Board of Library Trustees welcomed two new trustees: Virginia Bloom-Scheirer (left); and Colleen Burns (right), both sworn in to their elected official positions by Village Clerk Vicki Scaman (also pictured above in both photos). The Board also recognizes two outgoing trustees, Janet Kelenson and Carmenza Millan. Read the approved resolutions … Read more
Library Board approved September 17, 2008. Revised October 23, 2018. Currently under review. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this policy is to define appropriate use of the technology resources at the Oak Park Public Library by library technology users and includes technology and resources accessed with equipment in the Library, loaned by the library and/or via … Read more
Library Board approved April 15, 2009. Board revised February 18, 2014. The Library assumes that each employee strives to perform their job responsibilities to the best of their ability and comports themselves in the best interests of the Library. The Corrective Action Policy is in place to protect the interests of the library and to … Read more
Library Board approved September 26, 2023. Purpose This policy supports Oak Park Public Library’s efforts to become an equitable and anti-racist organization. We understand the need to create an environment with accountability for what we do within our work and public service environment. Thus, in 2021, the Board of Library Trustees approved the library’s first … Read more
