Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
🏢 SWAN Libraries · Alsip, Illinois
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
Serving the combined communities of Alsip and Merrionette Park on Chicago's southwest side, the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is open seven days a week — including four evenings until 9 pm — and packs a full suite of suburban amenities into its 11960 S. Pulaski Road location: museum passes, Wi-Fi hotspot lending, study rooms, and a catalog shared with hundreds of SWAN libraries.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–9pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 11960 South Pulaski Road, ALSIP, IL 60803
Phone: (708) 371-5666
Website: alsiplibrary.info
Plus Code: 86HJM7GJ+24 (ALSIP, IL)
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📖 About Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District (AMPL) is a special-purpose taxing district created to serve the municipalities of Alsip and neighboring Merrionette Park, two Cook County villages on the southwest side of the Chicago metropolitan area. Alsip was settled in the 1830s, formally incorporated in 1927, and named for Frank Alsip, who opened a brickyard there in 1885; the Tri-State Tollway opened in 1959 and accelerated the area's suburban growth. The library building stands at 11960 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip and belongs to SWAN Libraries, a large multitype library cooperative whose shared catalog links hundreds of Illinois libraries. AMPL's card unlocks an unusually broad digital suite — Libby/OverDrive, hoopla, Kanopy streaming, Mango Languages for 70+ language courses, and Tutor.com — alongside in-house services that include Wi-Fi hotspot loans, meeting and study rooms, and the popular Museum Adventure Pass program giving cardholders free or discounted admission to area cultural sites.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open seven days a week with four evening closings at 9 pm (Mon–Thu) — among the most accessible hours of any suburban Cook County library
- Member of SWAN Libraries, linking hundreds of Illinois library collections in a single shared catalog
- Museum Adventure Pass program: free and discounted admission to regional museums, zoos, and cultural attractions
- Wi-Fi hotspot lending for cardholders who need internet access at home
- Named for the joint communities of Alsip (incorporated 1927, named for brickyard owner Frank Alsip) and neighboring Merrionette Park
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alsip-Merrionette Park cardholders access Illinois statewide and consortium digital resources free:
📚 Services
- Book, DVD, audiobook, and magazine lending
- SWAN shared catalog — borrow from hundreds of Illinois libraries
- Museum Adventure Pass — free/discounted admission to area cultural sites
- Wi-Fi hotspot lending for home internet access
- Public computers, free in-building Wi-Fi, and wireless printing
- Meeting room and study room reservations
- Career resources: job search databases, resume help, and BlueCareer skilled-trades tools
- Notary services (ask staff for availability)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Tutor.com — free online tutoring for all ages
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program for children, teens, and adults
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Teen services, homework help, and college-prep resources
- Adult technology training and digital literacy workshops
- Community events and author programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Cook County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called the Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District if the library is only in Alsip?
The library district was created to serve both Alsip and the neighboring village of Merrionette Park, which borders Alsip to the east. Rather than each small community operating its own separate library, the two municipalities share a single library district funded by property taxes from both communities. The library building is located on Pulaski Road in Alsip, but Merrionette Park residents are full members of the district.
What is the Museum Adventure Pass program?
The Museum Adventure Pass allows Alsip-Merrionette Park Library cardholders to borrow passes that provide free or reduced admission to area museums, zoos, botanic gardens, and cultural attractions. Passes are checked out like books and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask staff for the current list of participating venues and how to reserve a pass.
Does the library lend Wi-Fi hotspots?
Yes. The library offers Wi-Fi hotspot devices for loan so cardholders can access the internet at home. This is especially useful for residents who lack reliable home broadband service. Ask staff about borrowing periods and any eligibility requirements.
What catalog does AMPL use, and can I borrow from other libraries?
The Alsip-Merrionette Park Library is a member of SWAN Libraries, a large cooperative of public and academic libraries in Illinois that shares a single online catalog. With your AMPL card you can request materials held by hundreds of SWAN member libraries and have them delivered to the Alsip location for pickup.
📋 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.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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