The Main Library is open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 am-6 pm, and Sundays, 2-6 pm (parking garage closes at 6:15 pm). All floors are open for safe materials browsing; masks are recommended and hand sanitizer is provided throughout the building. We’re also pleased to introduce new features and improvements to enhance your in-person library experience. More »
Maze Branch Library is open Mondays-Wednesdays, 2-6 pm; Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm; and Sundays, 2-6 pm. More »
Dole Branch Library is expected to open Tuesday, July 6. See days and hours below.
Now: What to know before your visit to Main & Maze about masks
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19? You’re not required to wear a mask to enter or to remain in the building. But by wearing one, you can help keep everyone at every age more safe. Why? Because kids under age 12 cannot be vaccinated yet for COVID-19. So please wear a mask when you are in the Main Library Children’s Services area, at the Maze Branch, and if you interact with children—either inside or at outside library events (storytimes).
- And please continue to stay home if you are feeling sick.
- More about keeping each other safe »
Now available
- In-person staff assistance in the lobby and at all service desks.
- Holds pickup in the lobby.
- Public computers »
- Outdoor events »
- A wide range of virtual services »
People and safety continue to drive our decisions. And as needs continue to change, we will continue to change. Our COVID-19 Response Plan continues to evolve. Get a summary here and read the full plan here »
Next: Dole opens Tuesday, July 6; all hours expand beginning Monday, July 5
As of Monday, July 5, study room reservations will be available and public building hours will be:
| Dole | Main | Maze | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | 9 am-9 pm | 10 am-6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am-6 pm | 9 am-9 pm | 10 am-6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am-6 pm | 9 am-9 pm | 10 am-6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am-6 pm | 9 am-9 pm | 10 am-6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am-6 pm | 9 am-6 pm | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am-5 pm | 9 am-5 pm | 10 am-5 pm |
| Sunday | 12-5 pm | 12-5 pm | 12-5 pm |
Coming in the fall
- Children’s Services onsite devices, furniture, and toys. See virtual learning and fun »
- In-person meeting room reservations. See virtual meeting spaces »
- In-person inside events, workshops, and classes. See virtual programs »
‘But I have more questions now!’
We are planning to make more announcements about additional service changes after Tuesday, June 15. Thanks for being patient as we work out all the many details to continue to keep you and our staff as safe as possible! But also know, if you need an answer now, please reach out in the way that’s best for you.
- Visit oppl.org/contact » (responses are shared via email within 24 hours)
- Call 708.383.8200 and leave a message; we will return your call as soon as possible.
- Use our live chat service. Start a session by clicking the icon in the bottom right corner of oppl.org. Hours for this live service are the same as the Main Library building hours.
New in March 2021
New! Better browsing on Main Library second and third floors
“We are always evaluating how the community is using materials,” said Materials Services Manager Barbara Fitzgerald. “When sections of the library were closed to browsing because of the pandemic earlier this year, we took a very close look at how to make specific improvements.”
As a result, during February about 58,000 items were reorganized on the second and third floors, which is about 1,000 shelves or 25% of the total physical collection. The results maximize use of current shelf and floor space and are intended to offer everyone a better in-person browsing experience.
New! Main Library new floor maps, list of materials by floor
Here are links to new floor maps, a list of materials by floor, as well as a quick summary of changes by floor:
| AS OF MONDAY, MARCH 1 |
| New materials on the Main Library third floor Large type (where Recently Returned Nonfiction used to be) Print magazines (check out the expanded digital collection; print newspapers remain unavailable) |
| Changes on the Main Library second floor DVDs moved to stacks in the middle of the second floor Audiobooks moved to stacks at the north end of the second floor (near the book discussion room) Space created for teens |
New! Use your phone to self-checkout from anywhere in Main and Maze
We’re also glad to introduce meeScan, a new free library app, available for Android and iOS that lets anyone with a library card self-checkout materials with their phone. Learn more about meeScan »
Related, a pilot meeScan desktop self-check station has been installed directly behind the second-floor service desk. It works very similarly to the app. You enter your library card number, scan the item’s library barcode, hear a “beep!” and checkout is completed. You automatically receive an email receipt (if you have this notification turned on in your SWAN account). Learn more about changing SWAN notifications »
New! Main Library locker pickup by request
To provide a new convenient pickup and return option with no in-person contact we have invested in two sets of lockers at the Main Library. The outdoor set of 35 will be located to the right of the main entrance. The indoor set of 17 is located in the lobby under the stairwell. If you are interested in using a locker for your materials, please contact us.
Questions?
- Visit oppl.org/contact » (responses are shared via email within 24 hours)
- Call 708.383.8200 and leave a message; we will return your call as soon as possible.
- Use our live chat service. Start a session by clicking the icon in the bottom right corner of oppl.org. Hours for this live service are the same as the Main Library building hours.
