In our continued quest to be a library for everyone, we strive to offer the widest possible access with the fewest barriers as possible. Pop-up libraries allow community members to use the library when they’re out and about, no library card or checkouts needed.
Pop-up libraries are library collections you can access outside library buildings, in spaces where people already congregate. The books are meant to be enjoyed on site. There are no checkouts, and no library card is needed.
We want to provide great reads and enrichment for community members in locations outside the library. Our goal is to respond to community needs and encourage literacy outside library buildings.
Locations
Enjoy library collections at community locations. Made possible by generous funding from the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library.
- The Daly Bagel, 130 Chicago Ave, Oak Park (for kids and families)
- Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, 820 North Blvd., Oak Park (for kids and families)
- Oak Park Township, 105 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (for kids and families)
- Park District of Oak Park’s Community Recreation Center (CRC), 229 Madison St., Oak Park (geared toward middle and high schoolers)
- Styles 4 Kidz, 235 Harrison St., Oak Park (for kids and families)
- Village of Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park (for kids and families)
- Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 West North Ave., Oak Park (for kids and families)
Do you have an idea of where you’d like to see a pop-up library in Oak Park? Please contact Sarah Yale at sarahy@oppl.org.
ePop-Up Library
Oak Park’s ePop-Up Library allows community members to use a digital library collection when they’re out and about, no library card or checkouts needed. This curated collection of digital newspapers, magazines, and ebooks is accessible by QR code found on posters and sidewalk decals popping up around Oak Park. Learn more about the ePop-Up Library »
