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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

 
 

 

Book Discussions
Come to the Library 4th Wednesday of the month, 11 am, to talk about authors and their works.

Triangle
January 27th
Triangle by Katharine Weber


February 24th
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Playaway® Self-Playing Digital Audiobooks
A 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!

24 Hour Resources from Home
The library has been working hard to improve the ease of using its great resources from home. ►

Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Illinois Libraries
Come to the Palos Park Public Library on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 and participate in the statewide "Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Illinois Libraries". Give us your comments and get your photo taken to help us develop a “snapshot” of a day in the life of the Palos Park Public Library. Refreshments will be served.

Donation to Palos Park Library

Palos Women's Club Donation
Palos Woman's Club awarding donation to the library with Library administrator Sheila Sosnicki, Palos Woman's Club members Mickey Nydam, Marie Arrigoni, and Dolores Barnes.

Green Earth Haiku Contest
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SIGN UP Email E-Newsletter
Receive E-newsletters and news about the Library programs and events. ►►

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!

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

Book and Film Series
Second Wednesday of the month, 2:00 pm
Join us for a brief discussion then watch the movie based on the book. All attendees are entered into a raffle to win a free paperback copy of the book. Didn’t read the book? Come out anyway and judge a book by its movie! VIEW OUR UPCOMING SCHEDULE ►►

 Angles and Demons
February 24th
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Library Display Case
 January: Alice and Jim Koenigsmark will display their authentic collection of men's clothing and accessories from the late 1920's along with photos of their involvement in the filming of the movie, "Public Enemies", starring Johnny Depp which was filmed in Chicago in the summer of 2008.
February: The Library’s Children’s Department will display prizes for their Winter Reading Program.
March: Hickory Hills Wood Club will display their wood creations.
  NoveList Plus ~ Looking for the Perfect book?
The Palos Park Public Library’s online ‘24 Hour Resources” provide a world of information from homework and research tools to life enrichment with hobbies, do-it-yourself projects, culinary arts, gardening, business, health, music and much more. One of these resources is NoveList Plus. Never worry about how to find your next great read again! With more than 220,000 fiction titles and over 60,000 nonfiction titles, NoveList Plus has something for everyone including:

Author Read-a-likes – Description of the writing and style of your favorite author and suggestions for authors who write like them.
Recommended Reads- Suggested reading lists that cover a wide variety of subjects in all genres.
Book Discussion Guides - Great for your book clubs! Includes information on the author, summary, discussion points and more.
BookTalks - Designed especially for Teens and Kids— these book descriptions will grab their attention without giving away the ending.
Feature Articles - Brief discussions about titles in a particular genre or that feature a particular theme.

Click on “24 Hour Resources” tab and scroll down to NoveList Plus.

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Visit the Palos Park Public Library and check out a Museum!

museum pass
MUSEUM ADVENTURE PASS
The Macy’s Museum Adventure Pass program provides free admission to 17 unique cultural destinations throughout the Chicago area to Palos Park Library Card holders. Use your Palos Park Public Library card to check out a free pass to any of the museums or cultural institutions listed below. Admission offers vary per museum. Details can be found at www.museumadventure.org or by calling the library at (708) 448-1530.

This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy’s, the participating cultural organizations, and the DuPage, Metropolitan, and North Suburban Library Systems.

 
 

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