About

Your visit

Locations and hours: Directions, maps, parking information, closings.
App for self-checkout: The Meescan app makes it easy!
Holds, returns, and lockers: Options for picking up and returning library items.
Accessibility: All three locations are ADA-compliant.
Meet our staff: People are at the heart of what we do.

Vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities: We exist to empower every voice in our community, and we share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations. As a public library in a Book Sanctuary Community, we value democracy and intellectual freedom and encourage everyone to read diverse and inclusive books.
Equity and anti-racism: We are a library for everyone.
Free people read freely: We defend your freedom to read and stand up against censorship.
Data privacy: We provide privacy statements for individual third-party vendors.

News and stories: Useful information to help you get the most out of your library.
Evaluating our impact: Qualitative and quantitative data about library work.
History: In 2023, we celebrate 120 years as a public library, and 20 years in the current Main Library building.
2022: A year in review: Annual highlights and accomplishments.

Available job openings: We are an equal opportunity employer and a Five-Star Library.

Board of Library Trustees: Elected officials responsible for the library’s policies, budget, vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Budget: Current year’s budget and previous years’ audited financial statements.
Policies: Board-approved governance of library operations.

Friends of the Oak Park Public Library: A separate 503(c) organization supporting the library and building community bridges.
Donate: Give to endowment funds to support your library’s future.
Civic engagement: Stay informed, understand governmental processes, and exercise your citizenship rights and obligations.
#OPPLChampions: Support the library on social media.