Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Oak Park Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization developed to help fund the Oak Park Public Library's programs and services. The Friends of the Library wants you to join us as our partner. We are members of the community who volunteer our time and effort to provide support to the library for educational programs, physical improvements in our library, and to encourage the overall enjoyment of reading.
The Friends of the Library was founded in the mid-1950s prior to the opening of the Library in June 1958. Its purpose was to provide "support of the library, broader understanding of what the library offers, and wider use of the library by more people." Volunteers went door-to-door soliciting members, money, and materials. Through their efforts, over $24,000 was raised to provide funding for most of the library's furniture and equipment.
All that we provide to the Library and its patrons is at no cost to the taxpayers of Oak Park. The Friends of the Library need your support and many new members to achieve our goals! Thank you in advance for your membership participation!
Kroger will donate part of their profits to the Friends of the Oak Park Library each time you use your card to purchase food and other household goods, even prescriptions.
Simply register online at krogercommunityrewards.com and designate the Friends of the Oak Park Library as your Community Rewards beneficiary. The Friends of Oak Park Library is organization number GP649 .
Become a Member!
To become a member of Friends of the Library, please download a copy of the Membership Application, fill it up, and drop it off at the Library during regular business hours.
Shop the Store!
The Friends of the Library have an ongoing book sale store at the front of Oak Park Public Library. All sales go directly to the Friends of the Library and support library events, materials, and equipment.