Oak Park Public Library - Main Library

I don't think so. You may be able to use it with an appointment.

Yes for 2 hours

Hi Rocio, Thanks for asking! The Main Library underground parking garage offers two hours of free parking and is elevator accessible. The entrance is locked when the Main Library is closed. The kiosk accepts cash and credit cards. Rates are two-three hours: $1; three-four hours: $5; four-six hours: $10; six-12 hours: $20. You can learn more at https://www.oppl.org/visit.

Check out some books with your child. Read them together.

Hi Lucie, Thanks for asking! You do need a library card registered with the Oak Park Public Library to check out items. -Already have a library card but have forgotten the number or misplaced the card? We can look up your account in the system using your photo ID. -Don't have the physical card but do know your library card number? You can just enter the number at the self-checkout. -Don't yet have a card? You can find what you'll need to get started at oppl.org/card. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Hi Vangelene, Thanks for asking! Oak Park Public Library cardholders can print from inside the Main Library by making a computer appointment and printing from a library computer. And anyone can print remotely from their device and pick up their print job same day at the Main Library 10 am-6 pm Mondays-Saturdays. You can find more details and steps on how to print in the library and remotely from your device at oppl.org/print.

Hi Laurie, thanks for asking! The library is currently not accepting materials donations. But please consider contacting the local organizations listed at oppl.org/fair about accepting your donations. Hope this helps!

Hi John, Thanks for asking! Seating, study rooms, and meeting rooms are currently unavailable. The Main Library is open currently for self-service holds pickup and checkout, public computer use by appointment only for Oak Park cardholders, and use of the print, scan, copy, and fax station. You can get more details about self-service at the Main Library at oppl.org/self-service.

We have a wide selection of audiobooks available in the library's catalog at https://www.oppl.org/catalog. You can place a hold on any audiobooks you'd like now, and you will receive a notification once your selections are available for pick-up. Starting March 1, the Main Library will be open for safe materials browsing, and you can select audiobook titles from the shelf at that time. For more information on services available at the Main Library now and after March 1, visit https://www.oppl.org/self-service. Additionally, if you'd like to receive personalized title suggestions for your mother, you can visit our website at https://www.oppl.org/read-to-order. Answer a few simple questions about what she likes—and what she doesn't—and our expert team of librarians will respond with titles for you to review and borrow through the library catalog.

Hi Pedro, Thanks for asking! All Oak Park Public Library buildings are currently closed. The digital library is always open at oppl.org/digital-library, and virtual services and programs are available at oppl.org/virtual-services. For the most up-to-date information on available library services, please visit oppl.org/faqs. Thanks again!

Hi Sharon, Thanks for asking! While buildings are closed, interlibrary loan requests are unavailable. You can learn more the virtual services available at this time at www.oppl.org/covid19. If you have additional questions, we're happy to help! Contact us directly at www.oppl.org/contact.

Hi, Debra! Thanks for asking. Yes! All outside book drops are now open: -Outside the Main Library in the Scoville Park Plaza -In Village of Oak Park Parking Lot 55, accessible from North Boulevard (between Kenilworth and Oak Park avenues) -At Maze Branch in front of the building on Gunderson Avenue -At Dole Branch just north of the building on Augusta Street Please note: Once items are returned, they are placed in quarantine. This means it will take longer than it used to for your account to reflect changes. You can learn more at https://www.oppl.org/news-events/announcements/i-returned-items-why-are-they-still-showing-up-on-my-account/. Thanks again!

Hi Lucy, Thanks for asking! We are currently in Service Level 2 of our phased reopening plan, and gathering spaces--including study and meeting rooms--are unavailable, and all tables and chairs have been temporarily removed to encourage visits of 1 hour or less. The Main Library is open only for self-service checkout and holds pickup and computer usage (available for Oak Park cardholders by appointment only). You can learn more about self-service in the Main Library at oppl.org/self-service. Study rooms will not be available until a later service level. You can learn more about the library's phased reopening plan and service levels at oppl.org/faqs.

Yes they're open you need a mask. Went yesterday. They have a counter of how many people are inside. It's very thoughtfully and safely done

Hi Cass, We'd be happy to help! We offer one-on-one digital learning labs by appointment. You can sign up at https://www.oppl.org/labs. Once you complete the online form, we will contact you to confirm a scheduled appointment. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Hi Arthur, Yes, a fax machine is available at the Main Library. You can learn more about faxing at oppl.org/tech-access.

No, there is not a ping pong table at the Oak Park Public Library.

Yes! Oak Park Public Library offers a variety of library-led book discussion groups open to everyone. You can find a full list of library-led groups at www.oppl.org/authors-books.

Useful

Yes, Oak Park Library does offer free wifi. It is also a very beautiful library. Take a tour of it will your are there. I actually took pictures. Enjoy☺

Yes

You will have to call or go online to verify if they have that on the shelves.