Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park, Illinois, Public library in Oak Park, United States
Oak Park Public Library operates three separate locations throughout the community, each providing books, digital resources, and learning programs. The system connects to a network that gives access to millions of items available for checkout.
The library was founded in 1903 to serve Oak Park residents. Its first branch opened in 1923 in a small storefront space, marking the start of its growth into multiple locations.
The library's Book Bike serves as a mobile library, and the Oak Park Creates collection lets local creators share their published works through the library and the SWAN network. Cardholders can also stream digital books, audiobooks, movies and music. The Dole Branch occupies a building donated in 1939 by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dole for cultural and recreational purposes.
The Main Library stands at 834 Lake Street, with the Dole Branch at Augusta and Cuyler and the Maze Branch at Gunderson and Harrison. A Book Bike serves as a mobile library around the village. Cardholders of any SWAN library can use their card at the other consortium libraries, including River Forest.
The Book Bike serves as a mobile library, bringing materials to residents around Oak Park. The Oak Park Creates collection lets local creators share their published works through the library and the SWAN network. In 2015 the three buildings recorded 864,712 visits.
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