The Oak Lawn Public Library appreciates the generous support of our community!
Each year we receive many donated books, movies, and magazines and other items that are sorted, cleaned and resold in the Friends of the Library Bookstore. We also receive cash donations for the general Library fund, the Foundation, or memorial donations in honor of colleagues or loved ones. Listed below are the many ways you can support the library and its services.
Library Gift
Your monetary gift helps the Library purchase special or “wish list” items that fall outside of the normal Library budget. Patrons may honor a colleague or loved one through a book donation or cash amount in their name. To give a Library gift, please download the form below and return it to the Customer Services Desk in the lobby.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Bookstore is one of the best resale shops in Oak Lawn. Thanks to generous donations of books, movies and magazines, the Friends are able to offer these items for just pennies on the dollar to the public and help families provide excellent educational materials on a budget.
Foundation
Donations made to the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation are invested into a professionally managed endowment fund established for the long-term security of the Library. This funds major projects at the Library.