The 53nd Annual Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Book Fair returns July 11-13 to the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. It’s the largest and longest-running used book/DVD/CD sale in the Midwest!
Shop for all kinds of reasonably-priced used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and games. You get fabulous new-to-you items while supporting your public library at the same time.
All the money raised from the sale goes to support vital library programs, such as the Barbara Ballinger lecture series, the hugely popular folk music concert series, and pop-up libraries around town.
Proceeds also have helped purchase a 3D printer and a guitar for the Main Library Creative Studio, a train table and a Lite Brite wall for the Main Library Children’s Services Area, and other exciting items that enrich library patrons of all ages.
And last September, Friends funds gave 30 middle- and high-school students the opportunity to attend the Chicago Football Classic and HBCU College Fair with library staff at Soldier Field. For these students who had never before been to a football game, the day included education, culture, and community. One student told library staff, “I never knew we could do something like this through our library. We got so much more than a game!”
The Friends couldn’t be more pleased to continue our beloved Oak Park Book Fair tradition that also gives back to our library. The Book Fair is free to attend, and cash and credit cards are accepted for purchases. Underground garage parking (with the first two hours free) and elevator access are available.
Details can be found at oppl.org/fair.
Sale hours:
Friday, July 11, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 2-4 p.m. Nonprofits, teachers, area Little Free Library Stewards, and fair volunteers can select free items Sunday only; everyone else can fill up a grocery bag for only $10 a bag!
Russ Glidden
President, Friends of the Oak Park Public Library