Want to connect with others, support your public library, and make your community a better place? Our vision is to empower every voice in our community, and our mission is to share the information, services, and opportunities that fulfill Oak Park’s aspirations.
Opportunities for support
Item Finding Volunteers
Do you love books? Are you detailed-oriented? Get trained to use lists to hunt for items on library shelves. This role may involve reaching, bending, reading small print, and using alphabetical and numerical codes.
- Location: Main Library
- To become a shelf organizing volunteer apply online or print an application (pdf).
Shelf Organizing Volunteers
Do you love books? Are you detailed-oriented? Get trained in how to make sure items are in order on library shelves and readily available for customers. This role may involve reaching, bending, reading small print, and sorting alphabetically and numerically.
- Location: Main Library
- To become a shelf organizing volunteer apply online or print an application (pdf).
Special Collections Volunteers
Are you a current graduate student studying Library and Information Science, Archives and Records Management, Museum Studies, or Public History? Special Collections volunteers research reference requests, rehouse incoming materials, provide basic labeling and metadata, perform stacks maintenance, and, on occasion, assist with outreach. Schedule mutually agreed on within business hours of Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
- Location: Main Library
- To become a Special Collections volunteer, contact Leigh Tarullo, Manager of Special Collections »
Special Projects Volunteers
Do you like talking with people? Do you need a flexible schedule? Sign up to help with special projects or events at the library or in the community.
- Location: Main Library and around Oak Park
- To become a special projects volunteer apply online or print an application (pdf).
Youth Advisory Council
Are you a young person passionate about libraries? This council guides decisions about library events and books for young people.
- Location: Main Library
- To join the Youth Advisory Council apply online or print an application (pdf).
More ways to help
Friends of the Library
Volunteer with the Annual Book Fair or become a board member for the Friends of the Library »
Board of Library Trustees
Elected community members volunteer their time to serve on the Library Board of Trustees »
Giving to your library
Your generosity helps the library continue to be free and accessible to all. Give now »