This November and December, the library is participating in the community’s 2022 Season of Giving, an end-of-year giving campaign that highlights local nonprofit agencies. Read more about these agencies and their community impact »
Over the years, generous individuals have worked with the library to develop eight unique endowment funds, all managed by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation. On this page, find descriptions for each fund and click “Give now” to donate online through foundation’s secure website.
All monetary donations are tax deductible. Any questions, please contact the library’s Director of Finance Jeremy Andrykowski at jeremya@oppl.org.
Please note: annual memberships to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library are available through a separate process. Learn more about our Friends »
Collections Support
Provide ongoing support for collections through the Bernard and Cecilia Sinkevitch Fund.
Children’s Services Support
Deliver cutting-edge resources for our community’s children. Previous projects financed with proceeds include Oak Park’s Book Bike and Children’s Services lactation suite (nursing pod) through the Fallon Family Fund.
Unrestricted Library Support
Offer ongoing support for the library overall through this fund established by the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Fund.
Please note: annual memberships to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library are available through a separate process. Learn more about our Friends »
Special Projects & Programs
Bring unique initiatives to Oak Park through the H. Spencer Green Trust.
New Materials Support
Established by long-time library loyalist Helen Harrison for new materials.
Library Staff Educational Support
Provide resources for staff educational advancement in recognition and honor of Jim Madigan’s 25 years of community commitment and contributions through the Jim Madigan Oak Park Public Library Staff Education Fund.
Building & Capital Projects
Since July 2011, the Oak Park Public Library Capital Fund also includes the Ina Ostertag Scholarship Fund, established to honor a former library trustee.
Scholarship Support
Help Oak Park library employees earn a Master’s of Library and Information Science degree through the Scoville-Hutchinson Library Fund scholarship fund.
