Welcome to Your Library

Do you either want or have a new Oak Park library card? This page is for you!

Below, find a very general overview of library services and resources—provided in hopes of helping you get the most out of your individual library use and experience. If you shared an email address when signing up for a library account, you will receive this content via email, too!

Let’s get started

• Your account: Log in with your new library card and PIN.
• Library apps: Download apps to search the catalog, place holds, and use mobile self-checkout in the library.
• Loan periods, limits, renewals, and fees: Get the details about what it means to be a fine-free library.
• Subscribe to library newsletters: By topic and interest.

Visit any of our three library locations

• Locations and hours: Find directions, parking info, and closings.
• Holds, returns, and lockers: Pick up and return items.
• Accessibility: Library buildings are ADA-compliant with supports for successful library visits.

Read, listen & watch

• Search the catalog: 8 million titles from 100+ libraries.
• Borrow digital content: Ebooks, digital audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and music.
• Browse magazines: Both print and digital.
• Read digital newspapers: Thousands from around the world.
• Request or recommend a title: We can help!
• We suggest: Wondering what to borrow next? We have ideas!

Get access to subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer

Find

• Articles
• Catalogs and book reviews
• Ebooks, movies, and more
• Newspapers and magazines

Learn

• Business and investment
• Create
• Digital learning
• Job tools
• Language and culture
• Test preparation

Research

• Consumer information
• Genealogy and local history
• Homework help
• Research a topic

Watch how-to video tutorials to make getting started easy!

Get the most out of your card

Find services for all ages and needs—available inside and beyond the library.

For all ages

• Early learners (0-5) and storytimes
• Kids (grades K-5)
• Middle and high schoolers (grades 6-12)
• Older adults (60+)

Just for

• Businesses and entrepreneurs
• Career services
• Digital learning
• Educator and caregivers
• En español
• Health and wellness
• Local creators
• Rainbow services
• Social services
• Supported services
• Sustainability and environmental

At all library locations

• Computers and devices
• Print, copy, scan, and fax
• Meeting spaces
• Study rooms

Inside the Main Library

• Children’s Services Area
• Creative Studio
• Idea Box
• Test proctoring

Beyond the library

• Book bikes
• Home Delivery
• Museum and attraction passes
• Pop-up libraries
• School and daycare delivery

Thank you for being a part of our library community. We hope to see you here—and out in the community—soon!