Crestwood Public Library
🏢 SWAN Libraries · Crestwood, Illinois
Crestwood Public Library
Crestwood Public Library serves the 10,800 residents of this south-suburban Cook County village — incorporated in 1928 and located about 23 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, the library district offers a Museum Adventure Pass program, digital lending through Libby and hoopla, and participates in the SWAN Libraries resource-sharing consortium.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4955 West 135th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418
Phone: (708) 371-4090
Website: crestwoodlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86HJJ7W4+J8 (Crestwood, IL)
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📖 About Crestwood Public Library
The Crestwood Public Library District is the public library for the Village of Crestwood, a Cook County suburb incorporated in 1928 that grew from 458 residents in 1940 to more than 10,000 by 1980. Situated at 4955 W. 135th Street, the library has long served as the community's hub for learning and culture — earning a local history section on its website, 'A Little Local History,' dedicated to the village's past. As a SWAN Libraries member, Crestwood cardholders can borrow from more than 100 participating Chicagoland libraries through the shared catalog. The library participates in the Museum Adventure Pass program, providing free or reduced-admission passes to area cultural institutions. Digital offerings include Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming media, The Palace Project, ABC Mouse for early learners, and the IRIS statewide research databases from the Illinois State Library.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves the Village of Crestwood, a Cook County suburb 23 miles southwest of Chicago, incorporated in 1928
- Open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
- Museum Adventure Pass: borrow free or reduced-admission passes to Chicago-area cultural institutions
- SWAN Libraries member — one card unlocks 100+ Chicagoland libraries through a shared catalog
- Library Passport Adventure program: collect stamps at participating libraries to earn prizes
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Crestwood Library District cardholders can stream, download and research for free through digital platforms and Illinois statewide collections:
📚 Services
- Museum Adventure Pass — free/reduced admission to area cultural institutions
- Library Passport Adventure — collect stamps at SWAN libraries
- Public computers, printing, wireless printing & free Wi-Fi
- Digital library card — get a card instantly online
- ABC Mouse Early Learning Academy for young children
- Interlibrary loan through SWAN Libraries (100+ Chicagoland libraries)
- Meeting rooms for community groups
- Youth and adult programming throughout the year
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult education classes (including beginner Spanish)
- Technology help sessions for adults
- Community events and cultural programs
- Friends of the Library volunteer organization
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crestwood Public Library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. The extended evening hours Monday–Thursday make it convenient for working residents and students.
What is the Museum Adventure Pass at Crestwood Public Library?
The Museum Adventure Pass lets cardholders borrow passes that provide free or reduced admission to participating Chicago-area cultural institutions — museums, nature centers and more — simply by checking them out at the library. Availability varies by institution and pass; check with the library for current participating venues.
Can I use my Crestwood library card at other area libraries?
Yes. Crestwood Public Library is a member of SWAN Libraries, a consortium of more than 100 Chicagoland academic, public, school and special libraries. With one card you can borrow physical materials from any SWAN member library and access the shared online catalog at cws.swanlibraries.net.
Does Crestwood Public Library offer digital resources like eBooks?
Yes. Cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby (OverDrive), stream movies, music and comics through hoopla, access eBooks via The Palace Project (Illinois statewide app), use ABC Mouse for early childhood learning, and search research databases through the Illinois State Library's IRIS program — all free with a library card.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.