Oak Park Public Library
🏢 The Library Network · Oak Park, Michigan
Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park Public Library has served the diverse community of Oakland County since opening its doors on June 16, 1958 — placing a million accessible resources, from books to digital media and in-person services, within a few miles of every resident.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 14200 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: (248) 691-7480
Website: oakparkmi.gov
Plus Code: 86JRFR88+83 (Oak Park, MI)
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📖 About Oak Park Public Library
Founded in 1958 after voters approved library funding in the mid-1950s, Oak Park Public Library circulated an impressive 160,000 items in its very first year of operation. The library is a member of The Library Network (TLN), a consortium connecting more than 55 libraries across Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties — giving every cardholder access to roughly one million physical and digital items through a single shared catalog. The collection reflects Oak Park's multilingual, multicultural community, with materials in multiple languages alongside English. Services range from a computer lab and reservable study rooms to a notary public and test proctoring. An Archives Librarian oversees a local-history collection documenting Oak Park's development as an inner-ring suburb of metropolitan Detroit.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened June 16, 1958 — over 65 years of continuous community service in Oakland County
- Member of The Library Network (TLN): shared access to ~1 million items across 55+ libraries
- Notary public service available ($5 per document, cash or check only)
- Two reservable study rooms with electrical outlets, plus a full computer lab with printing & scanning
- Michigan Activity Pass (MAP): free & discounted admission to hundreds of Michigan cultural destinations
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Oak Park library card unlocks Michigan's statewide digital library — free 24/7 from any device.
📚 Services
- Notary public ($5 per document, cash or check)
- Computer lab with printing, scanning & copying
- Two reservable private study rooms
- Test proctoring service
- Friends' Store (book sales supporting library programs)
- Michigan Activity Pass — free & discounted museum & nature passes
- MeLCat interlibrary loan from libraries statewide
- TLN shared borrowing across 55+ member libraries
🎸 Programs
- Adult Book Club (first Wednesday of each month, 6 PM)
- Children's storytimes and early-literacy programming
- Teen programs and study support
- Local history & genealogy resources via the Archives Librarian
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Michigan
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oak Park Public Library offer notary services, and how much does it cost?
Yes. A notary public is available during regular open hours. The fee is $5 per notarized document, payable by cash or check only. No appointment is required, but it is advisable to call (248) 691-7480 ahead of your visit to confirm a notary will be on duty.
Can I borrow items from other libraries using my Oak Park card?
Absolutely. Oak Park belongs to The Library Network (TLN), connecting you to more than 55 libraries across four Metro Detroit counties and roughly one million items. You can also place requests through MeLCat to borrow physical materials from anywhere in Michigan, all delivered to your Oak Park branch.
What digital resources does my Oak Park library card unlock?
Your card gives you free access to MeL (Michigan eLibrary) — including Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, the MeLCat statewide catalog with 49 million items, streaming media, and research databases. Everything is available at mel.org around the clock, seven days a week.
What is the Michigan Activity Pass program available at Oak Park?
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) lets library cardholders print free or discounted admission passes for hundreds of Michigan museums, nature centers, historical sites, and cultural attractions. Passes are available through the library's website and are a great way to explore the state at no cost.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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