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Your visit
Locations and hours. Directions, maps, parking information, scheduled closing dates.
Holds and returns. Options (there are plenty!) for picking up and returning your library items.
Accessibility. All three locations are ADA compliant.
Board of Library Trustees. Elected officials responsible for the library’s policies, budget, vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Budget. Find the current year budget and audited financial statements from previous years.
Policies. Board-approved governance of library operations.
Values and priorities
Vision, mission, and strategic plan. To empower every voice in our community, we share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations prioritizing engagement, learning, and stewardship.
Turning outward. We are intentional about grounding library work in the community’s shared aspirations.
Our anti-racism journey. Choosing to be anti-racist touches everything we do. It’s also why we have an anti-racism strategic plan.
Civic engagement. Stay informed, understand governmental processes, and exercise your citizenship rights and obligations.
Sustainability. We respect and care for our community’s resources, including the natural environment.
Data privacy. Review privacy statements for individual third-party vendors.
Our story
News and stories. Calendars and useful information to help you get the most out of your library.
