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 for youth at Oak Park community locations:
- The Daly Bagel, 130 Chicago Ave.
- Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, 820 North Blvd.
- Oak Park River Forest Museum, 29 Lake St.
- Oak Park Township:
- Youth & Family Services office, 105 S. Oak Park Ave.
- Senior & Disability Services office, 130 S. Oak Park Ave.
- Park District of Oak Park’s Community Recreation Center (CRC), 229 Madison St.
- Park District of Oak Park’s Gymnastics & Recreation Center (GRC), 21 Lake St.
- Styles 4 Kidz, 235 Harrison St.
- Village of Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St.
- Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.
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.
Thanks to the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library for funding the launch of this initiative.
