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12330 Forest Glen Blvd
 
Palos Park, Illinois 60464 (708) 448-1530

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  Welcome to the Palos Park Public Library Website!
The Palos Park Public Library is open to serve the community six days a week. The library's collection and services include books, magazines, newspapers, videos, DVD's, audio books, CD's, reference materials and databases, local history information, public internet access and programs for adults and children.

Visiting the Library From Home
Palos Park Public Library card holders can order books, renew items, find book discussion guides, access global information from newspapers and magazines from around the world or search for local news, sports, health, and obituaries. Click on "24 Hour Resources" to access this information or call the Library for more information. 708-448-1530

 
 

 

Computer Classes
The Palos Park Public Library now offers computer classes for Palos Park cardholders. There are openings for the E-Mail Computer Class on Monday, July 13th, 10:00 am - noon, and on Tuesday, July 7th and July 14th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Seating is limited. Please call the library to register at 708.448.1530.

Book Discussions
Come to the Library 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 10:00 am, to talk about authors and their works. Click on the Book Titles below for summaries:

July 15th
The Plan of Chicago
by Carl S. Smith

Playaway® Self-Playing Digital Audiobooks
The Palos Park Public Library offers a new, simple way to listen to books! Playaway is an audiobook and player all-in-one. Playaways come preloaded with an unabridged book and are ready to play whenever you are. Come in and Check it Out!

Tell Us What You Think!
The Palos Park Public Library’s Suggestion Box is open for your ideas. You can email us here or
Call us at: (708)448-1530 

New Books & DVDs
Stop by our 'NEW BOOKS' page to see what's coming up in New Books and DVDs. You can reserve your copy from our website!

Library Display Case
June and July – Summer Reading Program prizes for children and adults will be on display.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

 FOR ADULTS
Get in the Game- Read!
June 1st – August 1st

Read for a chance to win prizes throughout the summer. Receive a free raffle ticket just for entering. Sign up begins June 1st at the front desk. MORE

FOR CHILDREN
Read on the Wild Side
June 1st – July 27th

Go “wild” and read to win prizes all summer long! Come in every week for a new Safari Animal Adventure, earn your stars, and get entered in a special drawing. MORE

On-Line Sign Up
Sign up for Palos Park Library Programs from your computer!
On-Line Sign Up For Adults►
On-Line Sign Up for Children►

 


New Art, Movie, Music and Audio Book Section at the Library

Free Ravinia Tickets
Free tickets to Ravinia are back! Lawn seat tickets are available on a limited basis. Check at the Front Desk for dates and programs. www.ravinia.org


“Libraries: The Original Recyclers”

Green tote bags will be available from the Palos Park Public Library for $2.00 beginning in April. Think green, and support the library!

Book and Film Series
View the movie, discuss the book on the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm.
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Marley & Me
by John Grogan
July 8th

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Palos Fine Arts Presents 'Films In The Park'
Film Festival at Library. The Palos Fine Arts will present “art house” films at the library on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Jean Moran will lead a brief discussion of the film prior to the showing.  This program is free and open to the public. SEE WHAT'S COMING UP

Millions - July 2nd, 7:00pm

Book Sale - Sept 25 to Oct 3
Recycle used books! Donations accepted beginning in August.
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BROOKFIELD ZOO PASSES

    Wild About Reading! Palos Park Public Library card holders can check out Brookfield Zoo "Wild About Reading Library Pass" for free admission to the zoo.  Good for 3 days for any combination of four adults or children during regular zoo hours. Call the library for information. (708) 448-1530. http://www.brookfieldzoo.org

Please join us for all that the
Palos Park Public Library has to offer.

Palos Park Public Library


 

Palos Park Public Library
12330 Forest Glen Blvd
 
Palos Park, Illinois 60464 (708) 448-1530
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HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 8pm, Friday & Saturday 9:30 am to 5pm.
Closed on Sunday