Summer 2020 book fair cancelled
On Monday, June 15, the Friends’ Board of Trustees agreed to cancel its summer 2020 book fair. This decision was influenced by several COVID-19-related factors, including the state’s public gathering limits and having no access to the Oak Park and River Forest High School’s cafeteria due to construction. To learn more, please contact members of the Friends directly at friends@oppl.org.
Library not accepting materials donations
Please keep your donations of materials (books, DVDs, CDs) for now, and consider contacting these local organizations about accepting your donations.
Little Free Libraries
Individually owned residential and Park District of Oak Park Little Free Libraries are on the Cheney Mansion grounds and in Austin Gardens, Lindberg Park, and Mills Park.
Goodwill Donation Center
1900 Harlem Ave.
Riverside, IL 60546
708.442.3606
Open Books (various drop-off locations, visit the website to schedule a free pickup)
- West Loop: 651 W Lake, Chicago, IL 60661 – Available during store hours (Mondays to Saturdays, 9 am-7 pm; Sundays, noon to 6 pm). No more than four boxes per donation at this location, please.
- 645 W Couch Pl., Chicago, IL 60661 – Drop box off of Desplaines between Randolph and Lake, behind the West Loop store
- Pilsen: 905 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL 60608 – Drop slot in front of building available 24 hours a day. Larger donations accepted during store hours, 7 days a week, 10 am to 4 pm
- River North: 802 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60642 – Drop box at corner of Halsted and Superior
