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.
Your visit
- Locations and hours: Directions, maps, parking information, closings.
- Apps for account management and self-checkout: SWAN Libraries + and Meescan apps.
- Holds, returns, and lockers: Options for picking up and returning library items.
- Accessibility: All three locations are ADA-compliant and we offer more supports for successful library visits.
- Meet our staff: See a list of directors and managers.
Values & priorities
- Mission, vision & impact: We exist to empower every voice in our community, and we share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations.
- Book sanctuary community: We, and the Village of Oak Park, defend your freedom to read.
- Civic engagement: Understand governmental processes, exercise your rights, and fulfill your obligations.
- Data privacy: We provide privacy statements for individual third-party vendors.
- Equity & anti-racism: We are a library for everyone.
Our story
- Current news & stories: What’s new and happening here.
- Dashboards: Data we track related to patron use of key resources.
- Storyline magazine: Our periodic print magazine of news, stories, and upcoming events.
- Year in review: Annual highlights and accomplishments.
- History: In 2023, we celebrated 120 years as a public library, and 20 years in the current Main Library building.
- Awards: Recognition we’ve received over the years.
Working here
- Available job openings: We are an equal opportunity employer.
Governance
- 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.
Support
- Friends of the Oak Park Public Library: A separate 501(c)(3) organization supporting the library and building community bridges.
- Give to your library: Invest in Oak Park’s future.
- Donate books: Share your gently used books & materials year-round.
- Be an #OPPLChampion: Support the library on social media.
- Shop online: Share and wear your Oak Park library pride.
