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50th Anniversary Celebration & Book Sale Saturday, October 12 10AM to 2PM We've been your home library for 50 years and we want to celebrate with everyone! The Friends of the Library will also be hosting thier annual Book Sale during the event! Join us for fun activities, a bounce house for kids, music, raffles, and more! This FREE… Read More

This September, the Richton Park Public Library District is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month! Get a gift with New Card or Check-up! New cardholders who sign up for a library card this month or existing cardholders who do a library card check-up will get a FREE… Read More

Update 9/9/2024: Parking Lot Construction has been extended through Thursday, September 12. The library will remain closed through construction and will reopen with our regular hours on Friday, September 13. Thank you for your understanding and support! Original Post: The Richton Park Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2 through Monday, September 9 for… Read More

The Friends of the Richton Park Public Library invite you to join them for their annual Sips for Scholars Wine & Beer Tasting Scholarship Fundraiser. The event is Saturday, August 24th from 5 to 8pm at the Richton Park Public Library (22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL). Enjoy a wonderful evening with samplings of wine &… Read More

It’s time to Read, Renew, Repeat this summer with the Richton Park Public Library! From June 1st to July 31st, we challenge you to read every day! How to Participate: Sign up for Summer Reading starting June 1st! You can sign up in person at the Youth or Adult Services Desk Kids ages Birth to… Read More

We're hosting a Pet Supply Drive to benefit the South Suburban Humane Society! The SSHS is accepting donations of Kitten Chow (or generic), Canned Cat Food (pate style preferred), Puppy Chow (or generic), Dog & Cat Toys, Blankets/Rugs/Towels, 55 Gallon Trash Bags, Bleach, HE Laundry Detergent, Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towls, Non-Clumping Cat Litter, Foil Steamer… Read More

The Friends of the Richton Park Public Library invite graduating High School Seniors from Richton Park to apply for their annual scholarship. This year, the Friends will be awarding one (1) $1,000 scholarship to be used for educational expenses. Applications are due Friday, May 10, 2024. Download the Application (Fillable PDF) Download the Application (Word… Read More

EDIT/UPDATE 4/8/24: We are out of the free solar eclipse glasses - thank you for your understanding and stay safe during the eclipse! Spring Break is April 1 to April 5 and we have a ton of great activities for you and your kids to enjoy! Monday, April 1 @ 10:30am: Bring your preschooler to… Read More

We’re celebrating Easter at the library with these great programs for kids! Join us Saturday, March 23 at 12pm for a Photos with the Easter Bunny! Bring the family and take a photo with the Easter Bunny & make a cute easter themed craft! (Open to families with young children, no registration required) We're making… Read More

We're celebrating St. Patricks Day at the library with three great programs for kids! Join us Tuesday, March 12 at 10am for a St. Patrick's Themed Craft at PreK Craft (Open to PreK Children, no registration required) Join us Wednesday, March 13 at 3pm for After School Artists and create a lucky masterpiece (Open to… Read More