Adult Services

The Adult Young Adult Services Department provides reference services and materials for reading, listening and viewing. The AYA Department is located on the upper level along with fiction and non-fiction books. All audiovisual material is shelved on the main floor of the Library. Our friendly staff can answer your reference and technology questions and, of course, assist you in locating materials. 

Beyond Books is an expanding collection of items that aim to make your life easier, help you discover your new favorite hobby or allow you to try something you have thought about purchasing, but aren't quite ready to commit to.

Browse the catalog of items located on the second floor near the Adult Services Desk.

How it works

• Checkouts and returns are only at the Adult Services Desk on the second floor.
• Three-week checkouts, no renewals. Oak Lawn Public Library card holders can place holds for most items.
• Limit of two beyond books items per card.
• Library patrons from other SWAN Libraries are able borrow items in person.
• Fines and fees. Our Library does not charge overdue fines, however, the library card used to check out a Beyond Book item may be blocked if an item is overdue. Replacement fees for lost or damaged items may be assessed. 

Use your Oak Lawn Public Library card to access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, streaming music and streaming movies from home! If you need help getting started or basic troubleshooting problems, please contact the Adult Services Desk 708-422-4990, ext. 500.

The Hundred’s Club is Oak Lawn Library’s teen and adult reading challenge that is also a social club for patrons who love to read. The challenge runs continuously and rewards your reading with treats, treasures and a quarterly party.​

Join on Beanstack