Library Board

UPDATE: Congress has decided to push back their discussions on library funding until the first week of September. This gives you a great opportunity to get in touch with your Appropriations Committee Congressmember during August recess and urge them to defend federal library funding this fall.   In June, trustees of the Oak Park Public Library … Read more

In the shadow of the executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump administration unleashed another attack on a vital public institution, the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  Created in 1996 and annually funded by Congress, this independent agency played a crucial role as the primary source for federal funding … Read more

The Board of Oak Park Public Library Trustees’ executive director search committee has identified three exceptional finalists that will now advance to final interviews with the full Board in early March. At that time, they will also tour the Main Library and have the opportunity to engage with library staff members. All finalists hold Master … Read more

 The following content was distributed via email to active Oak Park Public Library cardholders on December 23. Dear Oak Park Public Library Patrons, As you may know, the Board of Library Trustees began working with Koya Partners in June on the search for the next executive director of the Oak Park Public Library. In January, we are excited to be moving … Read more

At the June 25 regular meeting, the Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees voted to engage the professional search firm of Koya Partners to conduct a national search for the Library’s next executive director. It is expected that the Board and Koya will schedule an initial kick-off meeting within the next two to four weeks. A … Read more

The Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees (the Board) issued a Request for Proposals for qualified vendors to assist the Board in identifying the next Executive Director of the Oak Park Public Library. The Board seeks a partner to help identify an Executive Director to ensure that the library’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities … Read more

This is an updated version of the statement that was read at the conclusion of the March 16 Special Board Meeting. Watch the meeting here. At a special meeting today, with regret, the Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees voted to terminate the employment of Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon, who joined the Library in … Read more

The Board of Library Trustees acknowledges there have been multiple examples of damage caused to the Oak Park area community, to our community partners, and to members of the Oak Park Public Library staff, and that we have much work to do to rebuild the broken trust. We apologize for the relationships that have been … Read more

Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on October 6, 2022 Whereas the Oak Park Public Library adheres to the American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement; Whereas the Oak Park Public Library adheres to the American Library Association Freedom to View Statement; Whereas the Oak Park Public Library has Collection Strategy Statement that was … Read more

Whereas the Oak Park Public Library adheres to the American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement; Whereas the Oak Park Public Library adheres to the American Library Association Freedom to View Statement; Whereas the Oak Park Public Library has Collection Strategy Statement that was developed by staff and approved by the Board of Trustees; Whereas … Read more