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Prior to the building's construction, the location of the Oak Park Library was a popular bookmobile stop in the 1950s. In order to meet a growing demand from library patrons in the community, the City purchased the land and built the current 5,200-square-foot building at a cost of $152,364. The library was dedicated in 1969. A few years later, the Oak Park Community Council was formed to advocate for the library and other community services. Thanks to a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Oak Park Library was able to purchase additional public computers and expand its technology services for the community.
Upcoming Events
Today10:30am - 11am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Today4pm - 5pm
All Ages
Mar 3011:30am - 12pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Apr 510:30am - 11am
Watercolor Wednesday for Adults
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Apr 54pm - 5pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Front area outside the Oak Park Library
Reading area inside the Oak Park Library
Parking - 10 parking spaces with additional parking available on the street.
Public Transportation - MTS Trolley Orange Line and Bus Route 955
Computers for Public Use - 12 available
Outdoor Space
Special Collections
Language Collections