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Oak Park Public Library A public library in a Book Sanctuary Community that values democracy and intellectual freedom.

01/06/2026

Plant a seed and grow your love of reading this summer at the Oak Park Public Library!

Starting today through August 31, kids of all ages can sign up for Summer Reading at any library location. Track your reading, complete fun activities and challenges, and earn beads, prizes, and more all summer long.

Visit the Lobby at the Oak Park Public Library where we have a display of artifacts celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander,...
22/05/2026

Visit the Lobby at the Oak Park Public Library where we have a display of artifacts celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month—on view until May 30 from community members: Mary Grace Bertulfo, Samina Hadi-Tabassum, and Lourdes Nichols honoring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in the United States.

View a PowerPoint presentation highlighting APIDA activists and their impact on American history on the lobby screen, near the display.

All library locations will be closed Monday, May 25.
22/05/2026

All library locations will be closed Monday, May 25.

The Main Library Gallery is awash in color and intricate stitching right now! The RiverSong exhibit, curated by Oak Park...
20/05/2026

The Main Library Gallery is awash in color and intricate stitching right now!

The RiverSong exhibit, curated by Oak Park artist Lindsay Olson, is a collection of quilts by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. Illinois and Wisconsin region. Each quilt explores aspects of the Mississippi River Basin, the vast and intricate watershed that spans one-third of North America.

These few photos don't do justice, so come see the full collection through June 27, and join a reception and gallery talk on June 4.

For more details, see our links in the comments.

“My goal has always been to make yoga more accessible for people and to teach in ‘unconventional’ spaces to help more pe...
19/05/2026

“My goal has always been to make yoga more accessible for people and to teach in ‘unconventional’ spaces to help more people have access."

DuShaun Branch (Sage Gawd Collective) teaches virtual Chair Yoga classes for our library every Tuesday afternoon. Here she is with some of her students, meeting up in person last fall at the Main Library!

Read more about DuShaun's approach to yoga, and get the link to register for upcoming classes, at our link in the comments.

New pop-up library at Lilies & Spikes, Kids and Teens Hair Salon and Spa!This longtime Oak Park hair salon for kids and ...
18/05/2026

New pop-up library at Lilies & Spikes, Kids and Teens Hair Salon and Spa!

This longtime Oak Park hair salon for kids and teens moved to 717 South Blvd. last year, across from the Green Line station at Oak Park Avenue. In addition to many diverse titles about hairstyles and cuts, our pop-up library collaboration offers books about trains and construction, plus local authors and illustrators, for families to browse and read while waiting or getting styled!

Find more about pop-up libraries at the link in the comments.

Pick up the latest issue of our library's magazine, Storyline, at all library locations now. The cover features a piece ...
15/05/2026

Pick up the latest issue of our library's magazine, Storyline, at all library locations now.

The cover features a piece from the upcoming exhibit "RiverSong" by the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. You can read more about the show and its curator, Oak Parker Lindsay Olson, inside!

We also have a feature with DuShaunBranch (Sage Gawd Collective), who leads virtual Chair Yoga sessions every Tuesday afternoon, and a spotlight on the high schoolers in the Lights, Camera, Community program.

Plus, we drop in on the monthly Older Adult Coffee Hour and talk to some of the great folks who participate, with photos by Tina Harle Photography.

New pop-up library at Addis Cafe! Librarian Sarah and owner Kalki Tesfaye show off some of the many diverse titles you a...
12/05/2026

New pop-up library at Addis Cafe!

Librarian Sarah and owner Kalki Tesfaye show off some of the many diverse titles you and your kids can browse while enjoying the tasty offerings in the cafe at 801 S. Oak Park Ave.

We love these partnerships! Learn more about pop-up libraries at the link in the comments.

Last weekend the Oak Park Public Library and Working Bikes held their annual Bike Check-Up program! With Working Bikes' ...
11/05/2026

Last weekend the Oak Park Public Library and Working Bikes held their annual Bike Check-Up program! With Working Bikes' help, over 20 bikes were fixed up and ready to ride! Missed it? There is a bike service station located outside the library, in Scoville Park (see the last image).

Also a big thank you to Ride Illinois and Bike Walk Oak Park for providing information to everyone who stopped by!

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Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00

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