What’s Happening
- Library calendar: An upcoming calendar of library-led events and community meeting space rentals.
- Book discussions & book club support: We’re here to host library-led groups and support your own discussions.
News & Stories

Adult summer reading returns June 1
It’s time to pull out your reading list and get warmed up for adult summer reading 2025! From June 1 through August 19, sign up via Beanstack, track your reading, …

Books & bagels: New pop-up library at Daly Bagel
Announcing our newest pop-up library location: The Daly Bagel, 130 Chicago Ave., Oak Park! Pop-up libraries allow community members to use the library when they’re out and about, no library card …

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander heritage
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage. Browse: Curated title suggestions for …

Celebrating Jewish American heritage
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Jewish American history and culture. Browse: Title suggestions for all ages. View: A …

Main Library closed; will open at 9 am Thursday
UPDATE: The Main Library will open at 9 am Thursday, May 1, thanks to the diligence of our library’s facilities team, our mechanical contractor, and NICOR. The repair has been …
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Sponsor/propose a community donation box: Submit a request for the library to host a collection box for charitable donations.
- Present a program or exhibit: Share your suggestion or idea for a library program or exhibit.
- Share a community flyer: Send your event flyer to post on our community bulletin boards.
Photo & Video Policy: The library has a photography and video policy as well as this language posted in all meeting spaces and on promotional materials: “Library visitors are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.”