Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. Led by the Queens (NY) Public Library (QPL) as part of the six-month celebration, funded through a $267,760 … Read more
In March 2021, the Board of Library Trustees voted to approve the Oak Park Public Library’s first stand-alone Anti-Racism Strategic Plan. This multi-year plan was created to address internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural racism in both internal and external practices at the library. To stay accountable to the work outlined in that stand-alone plan—as well … Read more
As your public library, we are here for you and have compiled a list of library, local, and regional resources focusing on: Mental health and trauma assistance Gun violence Voting and legislation Misinformation Books and library resources Mental health & trauma assistance For all ages Managing distress in the aftermath of a shooting from the … Read more
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Services Librarian Thanks to grant funding from TechGirlz—a nonprofit program of Creating IT Futures that provides free, fun, interactive workshops—the library now offers new ways to support engaging, hands-on learning for middle school girls. Recent additions in the library’s new Creative Studio include 3D printers, toolkits to dismantle and assemble computers, … Read more
Oak Park Public Library earns Five-Star Library status from Library Journal We’re thrilled to share that our library has once again been named a “Five-Star Library” in Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service. For 2022 and out of the 5,359 libraries reviewed, Oak Park was ranked No. 3 in the country in its expenditure … Read more
Open now for staff-led digital learning events is a shiny new Creative Studio on the Main Library’s third floor. Offering 3D printers and laptops today, we expect to introduce a laser cutter, a large-format printer for posters and other oversize print jobs, a sound booth for professional-quality audio and video content creation, and digital preservation equipment … Read more
Weather permitting, the Village of Oak Park’s professional, holiday-themed drone art show this Saturday will feature unmanned aerial vehicles flying in a coordinated fashion with light fixtures attached. Learn more about the light show » As a result of an anticipated increased in vehicle traffic and planned street closures near the library, the Main Library … Read more
Today is the first official day for the library’s new executive director, Joslyn Bowling Dixon. Last month, the Board of Library Trustees was thrilled to formally announce its unanimous vote to hire Joslyn as the library’s next executive director. Joslyn assumes the role from Interim Executive Director Lori Pulliam, who stepped up after previous Executive … Read more
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Request for Proposals issued (pdf)» Oak Park Public Library A105 Agreement Chiller Replacement (pdf) » Chiller 1 Sealed Bid Opening Notes (pdf) » Timeline Wednesday, October 19, 9:15 am CST, Facilities Tour, 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL Tuesday, October 25, 5 pm CST: Deadline for questions Friday, October 28, 5 … Read more
Pandemic response plan » Library fact-checker » Here’s more about how your public library is continuing to serve you during the pandemic. Questions? Contact us online now or call 708.383.8200. For crisis resources, contact our Social Services and Public Safety team » What’s happening now We are in Service Level 3. All library buildings are open, masks are optional for entry … Read more
